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MONTGOMERY – As the United States of America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Governor Kay Ivey on Monday shared a video message ahead of Veterans Day, honoring the generations of Americans, and especially the Alabamians, who have defended our nation's freedom. In her remarks, Governor Ivey honors the nearly 400,000 veterans and their families who call Alabama home and reflects on the personal meaning of the day, sharing how her father's World War II service taught her that freedom is n...
MONTGOMERY – As the United States of America approaches its 250th birthday, Governor Kay Ivey today proclaimed Wednesday, November 5 through Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as Veterans Week in the state of Alabama, honoring the more than 400,000 veterans who call the state home and reaffirming Alabama's unwavering commitment to supporting those who served. Alabama remains one of the nation's most military- and veteran-friendly states. Under Governor Ivey's leadership, Alabama has continued s...
November 6, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Alabama's plan for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has been submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The One Big Beautiful Bill Act – which President Trump supported and Congress passed in July – includes the RHTP, a multi-year, $50 billion program that empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by improving healthcare access, quality and outcomes by tra...
November 4, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is releasing $2 million of the state's emergency funds to go towards eight food banks, serving all of Alabama's 67 counties. This comes on the 4th day of the month, which is the first day some of the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will miss an issuance of those benefits to their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. In Alabama, SNAP benefits are issued to recipients' EBT c...
November 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Walkers, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. The Walkers are a military family with seven children: Peter who is in 6th grade; Lucy 5th grade; Ella 3rd grade; Andrew in Kindergarten; Clare in Pre-K, along with seven-month-old twins James and Joan. The four oldest children, Peter, Lucy, Ella and Andrew are enrolled in school at Montgomery Catholic P...
November 10, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced she has chosen Will Parker to serve on the Alabama Supreme Court. Parker is a longtime legal advisor to Governor Ivey and comes to the bench after a successful tenure as General Counsel to the governor. He fills the vacancy left by Bill Lewis. Governor Ivey previously appointed Lewis to the Alabama Supreme Court before President Donald Trump selected him for a federal judgeship. Since December 2019, Parker has served as Gover...
October 17, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Carbonells, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Birmingham parents, Francisco and Itzel Carbonell, have five children: Maria who is in 8th grade; Anna 5th grade; Amalia 1st grade; Juan in K5; and baby Emma. All four children enrolled in school at St. Rose Academy are being supported by the CHOOSE Act. "For Francisco and Itzel, the CHOOSE Act means their c...
“Alabamians lost their lives at the hands of thugs in downtown Montgomery this weekend. First and foremost, we pray for the loved ones of those lives taken from us, as well as those innocent people injured, including some still fighting for their lives. “With Montgomery Police Department officers a short distance away, shots were exchanged out over a crowded downtown Montgomery Saturday night. This simply should not be happening in our Capital City or anywhere in our state for that matter. Any...
September 29, 2025 - POINT CLEAR – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced more than $45 million for 23 projects in Coastal Alabama supported by funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). These projects focus on environmental education and outreach, boating access, water quality improvements, recreational access improvements and other important projects that are included in the original intent and authorized use of GOMESA funds. Governor Ivey made the announcement d...
September 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 13 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama's infrastructure. The grants are the final round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation's (ALDOT) Annual Grant Program created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act, overwhelmingly passed by...
September 5, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter announced Friday that a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has granted their motion for a temporary restraining order against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) rule on Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students' Education Act (CHOOSE Act) student transfers. The temporary restraining order specifically prohibits the AHSAA from "enforcing any rule or policy which makes the a...
August 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of John Young as Chairman of the Marshall County Commission. “A 50-year resident of Marshall County, John Young is highly respected by local officials and citizens alike for his 30-years’ public service,” said Governor Ivey. “Young possesses a unique knowledge base from his business experience as president of a software development company, to serving as Chief Investigator of the Marshall County District...
August 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 38. This seat was previously held by Rep. Debbie Wood. Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, October 21, 2025; the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, November 18, 2025; and the special general election for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. "Representative Debbie Wood has been a dedicated leader for the people of House District 38...
August 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the McDades, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Breauna McDade has three sons who are 14, 11 and four years old. KaMarrion McDade is beginning sixth grade this school year and transferring from a public school to Valiant Cross Academy in Montgomery. KaMarrion's education is being supported by the newly established CHOOSE Act program. "The CHOOSE Act is s...
July 28, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Governor Kay Ivey, on Monday following a speech to the Economic Development Association of Alabama, announced that more than $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funding has been allocated to support economic development projects across 15 communities in Alabama, reinforcing the state's commitment to long-term job creation and site readiness. The allocations, made by the Renewal of Alabama Commission, are part of the 2025 Growing Alabama program, which authorizes up...
June 23, 2025 - 0MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the appointment of Grace Jeter as Covington County Circuit Court Judge. "Grace Jeter comes to the bench with a strong background as a prosecutor with extensive courtroom experience," said Governor Ivey. "In addition to serving for nearly two decades as an assistant district attorney, her legal career also includes work as a staff attorney in state appellate court. She is well versed in the law and will serve the people of C...
June 17, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the appointment of Grayson Murray to serve as Franklin County Commissioner for District 1, filling the vacancy left by the passing of his father, Commissioner Michael Murray. At just 20 years old, Grayson Murray brings a personal connection to the role, having been inspired by his father’s dedication to public service and commitment to the people of Franklin County. Commissioner Michael Murray was sworn into office November 2024 and served until his passing May 2025. “Commi...
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey today announced more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 12 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama's infrastructure. The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation's Annual Grant Program created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act, overwhelmingly passed by the L...
July 16, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Saturday, following her initial deployment of Alabama Task Force 1 to assist in Texas' search and rescue efforts, announced additional Alabama firefighters have been deployed to aid in the mission. This second and third wave of support includes responders from the Mountain Brook, Hoover, Guntersville, Vestavia Hills, Decatur and Fort Payne Fire Departments. Governor Ivey first shared the update Saturday afternoon via social media, r...
July 14, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – 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. The tax-free period will run from Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, 2025. "A new school year brings new opportunities, and we want every Alabama student to step into the classroom ready to learn and succeed," said Governor Ivey. "This tax holiday is one more way we're supporting our A...
June 27, 2025 - Last year, Alabama became the 11th state in the nation to pass a universal school choice bill. We established the CHOOSE Act to give more Alabama families the ability to CHOOSE the education that best suits their own child, plain and simple. Next week on July 1, more than 23,000 students across our state will receive CHOOSE Act funds for the upcoming school year. These results certainly prove we are accomplishing our goal of giving more Alabama families a choice when it comes to...
July 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of eleven distinguished leaders to the Alabama Veterans Resource Center (AVRC) Board, a new initiative designed to develop a statewide, sustainable hub dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. A component of Governor Ivey's 2025 legislative agenda, this center will provide job training and workforce assistance, aid in benefits navigation, support with family and legal needs and build peer and s...
June 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that applications for the third round of Alabama's Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant program will open on July 1, 2025, with a total of $23.2 million available to support site assessment and development efforts across Alabama. The SEEDS program, administered by the Alabama Department of Commerce in partnership with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), is designed to s...
July 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY - In recognition of National "Made in the USA" Day on July 2, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey today signed a formal proclamation celebrating Alabama's manufacturing community and its critical role in driving economic growth across the state. "On this 'Made in the USA' Day, we proudly salute the hardworking Alabamians who make our state a true manufacturing powerhouse," said Governor Ivey. "Alabama ranks among the top five states for manufacturing job concentration, and that's...
July 3, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey today released a video message in honor of Independence Day, calling on Alabamians to reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedoms and to celebrate the enduring spirit of the American people. Governor Ivey honors the 249th anniversary of America's independence and looks ahead to the 250th birthday of the United States. Additionally, she praises the strength of the United States military and credits President Trump's leadership for restoring p...
