Governor Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 40 promoting veteran mental health SB40 will promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents. StaffApril 8, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey hosts the largest ADOC graduating class This graduating class is the largest group on record. StaffApril 4, 2025
Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Tiffany B. McCord to Montgomery Circuit Court She was sworn into her new office on April 3 at 4 p.m. in the Montgomery County Courthouse. StaffApril 4, 2025
Education Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week Alabama families must apply by April 7 through the CHOOSE Act program website. StaffApril 1, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report The GenAI Task Force held four official meetings, and an additional twenty working group meetings, which occurred over the course of 2024. StaffMarch 26, 2025
Economy Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024 A report reveals that economic development efforts in 2024 secured 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians. StaffMarch 25, 2025
Governor Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act This bill enhances the current law regarding the offense of impersonating a police officer. StaffMarch 24, 2025
Governor Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama The new law allows the governor to directly appoint and supervise the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner. StaffMarch 19, 2025
Legislature House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk The new law will allow the governor to dismiss the ADVA commissioner at his or her pleasure. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center Senate Bill 70 outlines the creation of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center as a public corporation governed by an 11-member board. StaffFebruary 28, 2025