Montgomery
Alabama
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
Growing up in the small town of Camden in Wilcox County, Alabama, and working on her father’s farm taught Kay Ivey to value hard work and living within one’s means. Her parents instilled values of faith, family, and community.
After graduating from Auburn University in 1967, Kay worked as a high school teacher and a bank officer. She served as Reading Clerk of the Alabama House of Representatives under Speaker Joseph C. McCorquodale and was Assistant Director of the Alabama Development Office, where she worked to spur job creation and economic development across the state.
In 2002, Kay became the first Republican elected State Treasurer since Reconstruction, and she was re-elected in 2006. As Treasurer, Kay was committed to making the office more open, transparent, and efficient. Kay was elected Lieutenant Governor in 2010, becoming the first Republican woman to hold the office in Alabama’s history.
She again made history on November 4, 2014, by becoming the first Republican Lieutenant Governor re-elected to the office. The Lieutenant Governor’s primary Constitutional duty is to preside over legislative proceedings of the upper house as President of the Senate.
Governor Ivey has been honored to receive numerous awards for her service to the state of Alabama, including the 2015 ALFA Service to Agriculture Award; Newmax’s 50 Most Influential Female Republicans in the country; the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) 2016 Public Service Award; and 2017 Citizen of the Year, by River Region Living Magazine. In September 2019, the Alabama-Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America distinguished Governor Ivey as a Golden Eagle for her ‘scout like service’ and being a trailblazer for women. Most recently, Governor Ivey was awarded the prestigious Army Aviation Order of St. Michael Knight Award. The American Village also presented the governor their highest honor, the Cornerstone of Liberty Award.
On April 10, 2017, Kay was sworn in as the 54th Governor of the state of Alabama in the Old Senate Chamber in the Alabama State Capitol by Acting Chief Justice Lyn Stuart. Following a successful nineteen months in office, the people of Alabama made history again in November 2018 by electing Governor Ivey to a full term. She is the first Lt. Governor of Alabama elected to a full term after taking over as governor due to a vacancy in the Governor’s Office.
On January 14, 2019, Governor Ivey was officially sworn in for her full term by Associate Justice Will Sellers. Governor Ivey will continue to bring conservative leadership with effective results to make this generation more productive and the next generation more prosperous.
She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Montgomery, the Montgomery Rotary Club, and the Board of Directors of the Montgomery YMCA. Governor Ivey is also the first Girls State alumnus to be elected to an Alabama Constitutional Office.
Recent News
Governor Ivey Shares Christmas Message with Alabamians
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday shared a heartfelt Christmas message with Alabama families, encouraging gratitude and the spirit of giving during this sacred season. In her video message, Governor Ivey reminded Alabamians of the…
Read More »Governor Ivey Proclaims Small Business Saturday, Calls on Alabamians to Join Her in Shopping Local
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday called on Alabamians to show their support for the backbone of the state’s economy - small businesses - by proclaiming the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30, 2024 as Small Business Saturday in…
Read More »Governor Ivey Adds to Team, Appoints Greg Reed as Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she has selected Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed to serve as her Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation. “I am proud to officially welcome Greg to the Ivey…
Read More »Governor Ivey Honors Veterans in Video Message
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday shared a video message ahead of Veterans Day, honoring the courage and dedication of Alabama’s more than 400,000 - and our nation’s - veterans. Governor Ivey reflects on her personal connection to…
Read More »Governor Ivey Reports Alabama Wraps Up Operation Free in an Effort to Combat the Fentanyl Epidemic
MONTGOMERY - In a historic partnership to tackle the fentanyl epidemic ravaging communities across America, Governor Kay Ivey and the state of Alabama joined forces with the state of Virginia to participate in Operation Free, an enforcement…
Read More »Governor Ivey Appoints Azzie Oliver Montgomery County District Attorney
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she is appointing Azzie Oliver to serve as Montgomery County District Attorney, replacing Daryl Bailey. “Ensuring we have a safe Alabama begins with having a safe Capital City, so having…
Read More »Governor Ivey Applauds Federal Indictment of Two Sudanese Nationals After Their Involvement in Spring Cyberattack on Alabama
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday applauded the federal indictment of two Sudanese nationals after their involvement in a cyberattack on Alabama, as well as hospitals, government facilities and other critical infrastructure around the…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Deploying Additional Soldiers to Southern Border
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced Alabama is deploying an additional 125 soldiers to the Southern Border. “Over the last four years, securing the Southern Border has not been a priority for the Biden-Harris…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces New Growing Alabama Funding Topping $7 Million for Four Sites
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Renewal of Alabama Commission has allocated over $7.2 million in new Growing Alabama funding to four economic development organizations across the state, accelerating the development of…
Read More »Governor Ivey Deploys Transportation Workers to Florida, Public Health Support Team to North Carolina
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the deployment of Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) workers to Florida to aid with cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Additionally, Alabama is…
Read More »Governor Ivey Deploys First Responders to Florida, Sends Additional Alabama National Guard to North Carolina
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she has deployed a 57-person Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force to Florida as the state recovers from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The governor also activated additional Alabama National…
Read More »Governor Ivey Awards Over $7.6 Million for Alabama Highway Safety Enforcement
MONTGOMERY- Governor Kay Ivey has awarded more than $7.6 million to enhance highway safety in Alabama and reduce the number of reckless drivers on the state’s roads. The grants provided to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Launch of Choose Act Website, Education Service Providers Application Now Open
Education Savings Account Program Gearing Up to Support Alabama Families for 2025-2026 School Year MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of…
Read More »Governor Ivey Leads Letter with 24 Governors in Demanding Biden Administration Provide Details of Participants in CHNV Asylum Program Affecting Alabama and Other States
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday led a letter, with 24 other governors, to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to express strong concern over the Biden-Harris Administration’s Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and…
Read More »Governor Ivey Receives Comprehensive Economic Strategic Plan to Energize Alabama's Long-Term Growth
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she has received a forward-thinking economic strategic plan presented by Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair. Designed to guide the state’s growth through the next decade and beyond, the plan…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces $3.1 Million to Fund Road and Bridge Projects Across State, Continues Rebuilding Alabama
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced $3.1 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s…
Read More »Governor Ivey Deploys Alabama National Guard to North Carolina
MONTGOMERY - In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Governor Kay Ivey on Monday directed the activation of an Alabama National Guard team to assist in the most heavily impacted areas of North Carolina. The 13-person team consists of 11 Airmen from…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Retirement of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, Appoints Former Agency Head Marty Redden to Lead Department
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the retirement of Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington. She also shared she is appointing her former Cabinet member, Marty Redden, to lead the Department as it…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces ILJIN to Invest $100 Million in Aluminum Forging Operation in Auburn, Creating 160 Jobs
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced ILJIN, a leading automotive and industrial bearings and chassis manufacturer, is investing nearly $100 million in a new operation in Auburn. The company’s new facility will employ…
Read More »Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Chris Beeker, III, to Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that she is appointing Chris Beeker, III, to serve on the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2. Beeker will finish the unexpired term of his father, Chris “Chip” Beeker,…
Read More »Governor Ivey Awards Nearly $42 Million in Broadband Expansion Projects Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $42 million for “last-mile” high-speed internet projects in 23 Alabama counties. The latest Capital Projects Fund grants will cover 2,347 miles and provide broadband availability to…
Read More »Governor Ivey Marks 'National Preparedness Month,' Calls on Alabamians to Take Action
MONTGOMERY - As “National Preparedness Month” is recognized throughout September, Governor Kay Ivey marks the date urging all Alabamians to create a plan and be prepared before disaster strikes. “Alabamians understand that…
Read More »Governor Kay Ivey Shares Video Message in Honor of Labor Day
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday shared a video message ahead of Labor Day weekend, honoring the hardworking men and women across Alabama whose efforts keep the state thriving. In the video, Governor Ivey highlights the importance of Labor…
Read More »Governor Ivey Taps Anthony Lowery to Serve as Baldwin County Sheriff
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced she is tapping Anthony Lowery to serve as Baldwin County Sheriff. The current Baldwin County Sheriff, Hoss Mack, will soon be leaving the post after two decades to serve as head of the Alabama…
Read More »Governor Ivey Makes Appointments to Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced her recent appointments made to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) Board. The newly established Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, a legislative priority of Governor Ivey, will…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces $30 Million in GoMESA Funded Projects
MOBILE - Governor Kay Ivey announced during a press event on Tuesday approximately $30 million for 25 projects in Coastal Alabama, which are supported by funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GoMESA). These projects focus on…
Read More »Working for Alabama's Future: Governor Ivey Announces Appointment of Business Leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of eight distinguished business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance, a key initiative aimed at supporting efforts to drive economic growth and innovation through the…
Read More »Working for Alabama's Future: Governor Ivey Makes Appointments to Newly Established Alabama Workforce Board
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey, this week, made appointments to the newly established Alabama Workforce Board and its Executive Committee. This marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Working for Alabama legislative package, which…
Read More »Governor Kay Ivey Shares Back-to-School Message for Alabama Students
MONTGOMERY - As students across Alabama return to the classroom, Governor Kay Ivey today released a video message to encourage and inspire students and educators for the upcoming school year. In the video, Governor Ivey shares her excitement for…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces $15 Million Growing Alabama Funds, Accelerating Industrial Site Development
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the Renewal of Alabama Commission has allocated over $15.5 million in Growing Alabama funding to seven economic development organizations across the state to speed the development of industrial…
Read More »Governor Ivey Pencils in Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, Encourages Alabama Families to Stock Up on School Supplies
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday encouraged Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, held Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. …
Read More »Ivey: $550 Million Coming to Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project
MONTGOMERY - Following notification of the grant awards to the Alabama Congressional Delegation, Governor Kay Ivey today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a $550 million discretionary grant from the Bridge…
Read More »Ivey Administration Continues Delivering Road and Bridge Projects, Governor Ivey Announces $3.9 Million to Cities and Counties
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey today announced $3.9 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various, statewide road and bridge projects, highlighting her enduring dedication to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure…
Read More »Governor Ivey Celebrates Independence Day in Video Message, Emphasizes the Interwoven Roles of Education and Patriotism
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey today released a video message marking the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. In the message, Governor Ivey commemorates the sacrifices of our forebears and…
Read More »Governor Ivey Champions Alabama Manufacturers on National 'Made in the USA' Day
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey praised Alabama’s robust manufacturing sector today in honor of ‘Made in the USA’ Day, highlighting its role in driving economic growth statewide through high-quality jobs and products in demand…
Read More »Governor Ivey Awards $53.5 Million for 'Middle-Mile' Broadband Service to Communities in 24 Alabama Counties
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she has awarded nearly $53.5 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet service in Alabama. The grant awarded to the Alabama Fiber Network, a coalition of electric and…
Read More »Governor Ivey Appoints J. Scott Brewer to Talladega County District Judgeship
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the appointment of J. Scott Brewer as District Judge, 29th Judicial Circuit, Place #1, in Talladega County. “A well-known lawyer and prosecutor throughout the 29th Judicial Circuit, Scott…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Innovate Alabama Awarded Nearly $98 Million to Support Alabama Small Businesses
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Innovate Alabama is set to receive nearly $98 million to continue its support of Alabama small businesses, fueling the state’s powerful ecosystem of entrepreneurs. The dual-component…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Toyota Alabama to Expand Production, Creating 350 New Jobs
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Toyota is expanding the production capabilities at its Huntsville engine factory with a $282 million investment project that will create more than 350 high-quality jobs with long-term stability. The growth…
Read More »Governor Ivey Marks Opening of Venture Focusing on Pristine Alabama Spring Water
JEMISON - Governor Kay Ivey joined the leaders of Alabama Mineral Springs LLC today to celebrate the company’s ambitious five-year project to sustainably distribute mineral-rich water from a free-flowing spring in Chilton County. Alabama…
Read More »Governor Ivey Releases Video Message Inviting Alabama Students to Partake in her Summer Reading Challenge
MONTGOMERY - Governor Ivey today released a video message encouraging rising students in grades K through 8th to participate in her summer reading initiative, Governor Ivey’s Summer Reading Challenge. She continues encouraging student literacy…
Read More »Governor Ivey Honors Fallen Heroes in Memorial Day Message
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey today released a video message in honor of Memorial Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to the nation. In the message, Governor Ivey emphasizes the importance of…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Coca-Cola United to Invest $330 Million in New Facility, Creating 50 Jobs in Birmingham
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. (UNITED) plans to invest an estimated $330 million to construct a new Birmingham Coca-Cola facility in the city’s Kingston community that is expected to…
Read More »Governor Ivey Signs Paperwork Finalizing State's Purchase of the Foley Beach Express Bridge, Bridge to Become Toll Free
FOLEY - Governor Kay Ivey today joined local officials in Baldwin County to sign paperwork that finalizes the state of Alabama’s purchase of the Foley Beach Express toll bridge. The chairman of the Baldwin County Commission and the mayors…
Read More »Governor Ivey Invites Alabama Students to Join for Her Summer Reading Challenge
MONTGOMERY - On May 21, 2024, Governor Kay Ivey invited Alabama students to join her for her Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging children to include reading in their summer activities. “Our students worked hard in the classroom this school…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces 64 New Classrooms Funded by Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey announced today that 64 new classrooms will be funded through the Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) for the 2024-2025 school year. This will bring the number of classrooms…
Read More »Governor Ivey Champions Early Education, Signs First Grade Readiness Bill into Law
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 113, the First Grade Readiness Bill, into law. Sponsored by state Rep. Pebblin Warren, this new law provides for a readiness assessment for first graders who did not attend kindergarten,…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Signing of Senate Bill 231 During Huntsville Speech
HUNTSVILLE - Governor Kay Ivey during the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s Alabama Update before a crowd of over 1,000, announced she has signed Senate Bill 231, sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr and Representative Scott Stadthagen. An…
Read More »Governor Ivey Signs Landmark 'Working for Alabama' Legislative Package into Law
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today signed the “Working for Alabama” legislative package into law. This ambitious package of bills is aimed at transforming Alabama’s workforce and getting more Alabamians trained for skilled,…
Read More »Governor Ivey Signs Public Records Reforms, Continues to Deliver on Inaugural Promise to Promote Transparency and Accountability in Government
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 270, a bill to set specific timelines that public entities in Alabama must follow when responding to public records requests. Sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr and Rep. Cynthia Almond, Senate…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Meta Plans to Build $800 Million, Next-Generation Data Center in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey announced today that technology company Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capital city that will support 100 operational jobs and build on the company’s previous…
Read More »Governor Ivey Celebrates Alabama’s Exporting Success with ‘Trade Excellence Awards,’ Proclaims World Trade Month
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey today honored five Alabama companies for their accomplishments in selling products in markets around the world and contributing to the robust exporting activities that are sparking economic growth at home. Governor…
Read More »Governor Ivey Releases Video Message for National Day of Prayer
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, in observance of the 73rd National Day of Prayer, has officially proclaimed Thursday, May 2, 2024, as National Day of Prayer in the state of Alabama through a proclamation and released an…
Read More »Governor Ivey Appoints Ben Baxley to Elmore County District Judgeship
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ben Baxley as District Judge, 19th Judicial Circuit, Place #1, in Elmore County. “A dedicated prosecutor and legal scholar, Ben Baxley possesses 35 years’…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Research Partners Join Team Developing New Strategic Economic Growth Plan
Montgomery, AL - Governor Kay Ivey announced April 19, 2024 that a consulting firm and two Alabama universities have been selected to assist in the creation of a new strategic economic growth plan that will guide the state into the next decade and…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Alabama's First Class Pre-K Leads the Nation in Quality for 18th Consecutive Year
Montgomery, AL - Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) today announced that Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program is once again recognized for the highest quality in April 18th release of the national…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces State to Buy Foley Beach Express Bridge in Baldwin County, Bridge to Become Toll Free Immediately Upon Acquisition by State
Montgomery, AL - Governor Kay Ivey, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and the Baldwin County Bridge Company on Thursday announced the signing of an agreement for the state to purchase the Foley Beach Express Bridge in Orange Beach. Thanks to Governor…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces LIFT Academy Flight Training Program Headed to Tuskegee's Moton Field
Tuskegee, AL - Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Republic Airways Holdings and its Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy plan to develop an advanced flight training program in Tuskegee that will prepare the next generation of aspiring…
Read More »Governor Ivey Signs Sound of Freedom Act, Making Alabama's Anti Human Trafficking Law Toughest in the Nation
Montgomery, AL - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law House Bill 42 - The Sound of Freedom Act - elevating Alabama’s anti human trafficking law to become the toughest in America. The new law raises the penalty for first-degree human…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Two Rivers Lumber Plans $115 Million Sawmill Project, Creating 130 Jobs in Coosa County
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced On April 11 that Two Rivers Lumber Co. LLC plans to invest $115 million to build a state-of-the-art sawmill in Coosa County as the company’s second operation in Alabama. Demopolis-based Two…
Read More »Seven Years In: Governor Ivey Continues to Prioritize Alabama’s Infrastructure, Announces Rebuild Alabama Funding for Statewide Road and Bridge Projects
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today, marking her seventh year in office as governor, announced that more than $7.9 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various, statewide road and bridge projects, highlighting…
Read More »Governor Ivey Shares Easter Message of Hope and Redemption
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today, on Good Friday, released a video offering a heartfelt message of hope and redemption to Alabamians ahead of the Easter weekend. Script: Today, on Good Friday and as we approach Easter Sunday, I am…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Economic Development Projects Launched in 2023 to Inject Over $6 Billion in New Investment into Alabama Communities
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that companies launching operations or expanding existing facilities in Alabama during 2023 are poised to make investments totaling over $6.4 billion, building on the state’s winning…
Read More »Governor Ivey, Legislative Leaders Release Transformational Working for Alabama Legislative Package
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey, along with Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper), House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) and House Minority…
Read More »Governor Ivey Signs House Bill 210, Further Solidifies Alabama's Status as Most Military Friendly State
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed House Bill 210 into law, further solidifying Alabama as the most military-friendly state in the nation. The bill, which deals with Mandatory Liability Insurance (MLI) for Alabamians serving in…
Read More »Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order to Establish the Alabama Resilience Council
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 736, establishing the Alabama Resilience Council. This action is a key part of the Ivey Administration’s ongoing effort to make Alabama the most resilient state in the…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Metro Areas Have the Lowest Unemployment Rates in the Nation
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that three Alabama metropolitan areas have the lowest unemployment rates in the country for March 2023. In a metro area with a population of one million or more, the Birmingham –…
Read More »Governor Ivey Honors Tuskegee University and Alabama Exporters with 'Trade Excellence Awards'
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today recognized six Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe, helping to sustain robust export activities that create jobs and spark economic growth across…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces New Record Low Unemployment Rate for Alabama, Shatters Previous Employment Records
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March unemployment rate is 2.3%, a new record low, down from February’s rate of 2.5%. It is also below March 2022’s rate of 2.5%. …
Read More »Governor Ivey Signs 'The Game Plan' Legislation, Strengthening Alabama's Economic Future
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today signed four economic growth bills that she has coined as The Game Plan. The package of bills, designed to secure Alabama’s economic future into law, received overwhelming approval from the…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Rebuild Alabama Funds More Local Projects
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that more than $5.1 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. The funding is made available through the Annual Grant Program, a…
Read More »Governor Ivey Launches The Game Plan, a Legislative Package to Fuel Job Creation and Secure Alabama's Economic Future
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today launched her plan for Alabama’s continued economic success, The Game Plan, a proposed package of four economic development bills that will strengthen the state’s competitiveness for job-creating…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces 2022 Economic Development Projects Brought Record New Capital Investment to State
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that economic development activity in Alabama generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment during 2022, a new annual record and another indicator of strength in the state’s economy.…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces February Unemployment Rate Ties Record Low, Dropping to 2.5%
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 2.5%, tying the all-time record low, down from January 2023’s rate of 2.6%, and below February 2022’s rate of 2.6%.…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Sunbelt Solomon Services Plans $5 Million Facility, Fostering Economic Boost in Coffee County
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Sunbelt Solomon Services, one of the world’s largest providers of commercial and industrial electrical distribution equipment, plans to open a facility in Coffee County to repair and…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Economy Gained 54,100 Jobs in 2022, January's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.6%
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 2.6%, unchanged from December 2022’s revised rate, and also unchanged from January 2022’s rate. …
Read More »Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Cut Red Tape for Citizens and Businesses
MONTGOMERY — In one of her first official actions following the 2023 State of the State Address, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order 735, delivering on her commitment to making state government work with greater efficiency…
Read More »Governor Ivey Continues Progressing Broadband Across the State, Awards $24.7 Million in Grants
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that she has awarded nearly $25 million in grants to expand broadband services throughout Alabama. The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state…
Read More »Governor Ivey Proclaims Severe Weather Awareness Week, Encourages Alabamians to Take Part in Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday encouraged Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming tornado and hurricane seasons by participating in Alabama’s 12th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, held Friday,…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Nucor Corp. Plans $125 Million Facility, Creating 200 Jobs in North Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Nucor Corp. plans to invest approximately $125 million to open an advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama where a new business unit, Nucor Towers & Structures, will produce…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Major Automotive Supplier Samkee Corp. Selects Alabama for its First U.S. Plant
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that that Samkee Corp., a major South Korean automotive supplier, plans to invest $128 million to open its first U.S. factory in Alabama through a project that will create 170 jobs in Tuskegee,…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Exports Soared to New Record in 2022
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Alabama exports surged to over $25.5 billion in 2022, setting a new annual record and providing another indicator that the state’s economy is performing strongly. Last year’s…
Read More »Governor Ivey Awards $5.6 Million for Law Enforcement Programs, Increases Public Safety Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that she has awarded $5.6 million in grants to support statewide programs designed to increase public safety on Alabama’s highways and in the state’s communities.…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Start of Sheriffs' Grants for All 67 Counties
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the start of the Sheriffs’ Grants for all of Alabama’s 67 counties. The sheriffs’ departments in each of the state’s 67 counties will be receiving funds quarterly…
Read More »Governor Ivey Encourages Alabama College Students to Apply for Governor's Office Internship Program
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the application period is open for the Governor’s Office summer internship sessions. She encouraged Alabama undergraduate students to apply. Designed to provide insight to college…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces $4 Million Awarded to Support Early Childhood Education
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) was awarded $4 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Alabama’s Preschool Development Grant Birth…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Resicum International Plans $1.3 Million Aviation Training Academy, Bringing New Jobs and Aviation Industry Advancement to Selma
Governor Ivey Announces Resicum International Plans $1.3 Million Aviation Training Academy, Bringing New Jobs and Aviation Industry Advancement to Selma MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Resicum International LLC,…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Additional Broadband Funds Coming to Alabama with Approval of State's Capital Projects Fund Plan
Governor Ivey Announces Additional Broadband Funds Coming to Alabama with Approval of State’s Capital Projects Fund Plan MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s efforts to extend access to broadband service to unserved areas received a boost…
Read More »Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Promote Transparency in State Government
Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Promote Transparency in State Government MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order 734, “Promoting Transparency in State Government Through Enhanced Accessibility to…
Read More »Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Promote and Protect Religious Liberty in Alabama
Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order to Promote and Protect Religious Liberty in Alabama MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 733, “Promoting and Defending Religious Liberty Through Implementation of the…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Another Record High Jobs Count, Alabama's December Unemployment Rate is 2.8%
Governor Ivey Announces Another Record High Jobs Count, Alabama's December Unemployment Rate is 2.8% MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 2.8%, up…
Read More »Governor Ivey Signs Four Executive Orders, Begins Second Term Education Reform Push
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed four education-focused executive orders and issued a memo to the Department of Early Childhood Education. Governor Ivey has consistently stated that improving educational outcomes for…
Read More »Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order Triad Following Promise for a More Efficient, Accountable and Transparent Government During Inaugural Address
Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order Triad Following Promise for a More Efficient, Accountable and Transparent Government During Inaugural Address MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Executive Orders 726, 727 and 728 to…
Read More »Governor Ivey Announces Another Round of Road and Bridge Projects Ahead of Second Term
Governor Ivey Announces Another Round of Road and Bridge Projects Ahead of Second Term MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties…
Read More »Governor Ivey Participates in Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Broadband Projects, Notes Continued Dedication to Expand Broadband
Governor Ivey Participates in Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Broadband Projects, Notes Continued Dedication to Expand Broadband MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for two broadband expansion…
Read More »Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order Reforming Correctional Incentive Time, Bolsters Public Safety
Governor Ivey Issues Executive Order Reforming Correctional Incentive Time, Bolsters Public Safety MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 725 to promote public safety by establishing standards and accountability…
Read More »Governor Ivey Taps Small Business Champion and Former Air Force Captain Stacia Robinson to Lead Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
Governor Ivey Taps Small Business Champion and Former Air Force Captain Stacia Robinson to Lead Alabama Office of Minority Affairs MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is tapping Stacia Robinson to serve as director of…
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