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April 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has signed several bills into law this session to improve the availability and delivery of healthcare services for all Alabamians. She also signed a bill to encourage people using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to make healthier choices in their food purchases. "In December, I announced Alabama's participation in a new Trump Administration program funded by the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' passed by Congress to expand r...
April 17, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation passed this session to expand benefits for Alabama Guard personnel, veterans and their families. These new laws will improve education and workforce training assistance for Guardsmen, offer temporary teaching certification for veterans and expand employment opportunities for military and veteran spouses. "Alabamians are among the most patriotic Americans and their dedication to protect our country and s...
April 13, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed into law House Bill 95, the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act, a measure designed to strengthen voter confidence and ensure the accuracy and reliability of Alabama's election processes. This action by Governor Ivey further solidifies her commitment to election integrity in Alabama. "Alabama has long set the standard for free, fair and secure elections," said Governor Ivey. "And with this law, we are strengthening that f...
April 13, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the appointment of 14 individuals to various positions across the state including John Hunter Fikes as District Judge in the 25th Judicial Circuit in Marion County. Fikes' appointment fills a vacancy on the court after the retirement of longtime District Judge Mark Hammitte effective April 1, 2026. A 2010 graduate of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law in 2014, F...
April 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 527 into law. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax and Sen. Arthur Orr, provides an income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation, up to $1,000. HB527 also suspends the state's portion of the grocery tax for two months beginning in May. "Alabamians are the best workers out there. I applaud Rep. James Lomax and Sen. Arthur Orr for working with us to provide tax relief to those employees p...
Governor Kay Ivey has returned back to the Governor's Mansion following her successful procedure at Baptist Medical Center South. The fluid that previously pressed against her lung has been 100% percent removed and cleared, and she will have no short or long-term challenges related to this issue. As mentioned in the original update, the governor remained at Baptist South following her short procedure. Throughout her two-night stay, she remained engaged in the ongoing legislative process, as...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Trade and Industry Development, a leading publication dedicated to site selection for business, has named Alabama projects among the winners of its prestigious 2026 Corporate Investment/Community Impact (CiCi) Awards - with the state landing an impressive three spots on this year's national list. The Alabama projects were selected from among 30 honorees recognized across the country by the magazine for their significant economic and comm...
April 3, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey today, on Good Friday, shared a special Easter message to the people of Alabama, reflecting on the hope, renewal and promise of this sacred season. Delivered from the Governor's Mansion, Governor Ivey reflects on the story of the first Easter morning, citing Scripture from the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of John, and reminds Alabamians that the promise of new life and renewal is all around us. Script: Happy Easter, Alabama! As I sit here i...
April 8, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Alabama's education savings account program - the CHOOSE Act - had a record number of applicants in its second year. The application officially closed at midnight on March 31 with almost 49,000 students applying. Throughout her tenure, Governor Ivey has and will continue to prioritize Alabama students and champion their future success. The 2026-27 CHOOSE Act application deadline closed with 29,341 applications r...
April 8,2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, joined by the Administration for Children & Families (ACF) Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams and Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner Nancy Buckner, signed a proclamation formalizing a renewed partnership between the state of Alabama and ACF within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reinforcing a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and families across the state. "As a proudly p...
March 31, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced 26 appointments across the state of Alabama including a Baldwin County District Judge. Baldwin County District Judge J. Langford Floyd Governor Ivey has appointed J. Langford Floyd of Fairhope to serve as District Judge in the 28th Judicial Circuit in Baldwin County. A graduate of Troy State University, the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada, Judge F...
March 12, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 242, legislation aimed at improving safety on Alabama's highways by ensuring commercial motor vehicle operators meet federal work authorization and communication standards. Surrounded by state troopers, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor and bill sponsors state Sen. Lance Bell and Rep. Steve Clouse, along with Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) President and CEO Mark Colson and board m...
On Thursday, March 12, 2026, six United States military personnel lost their lives during an accident involving their KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft operating over western Iraq while in support of Operation Epic Fury. Three of the six fallen military personnel served in the 99th Air Refueling Squadron of the 117th Air Refueling Wing located at Sumpter Smith Joint Air National Guard Base in Birmingham, Alabama. Major John A. "Alex" Klinner of Trussville, Alabama; Captain Ariana G. Savino...
March 5, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced two judicial appointments in Cullman and Escambia counties. Cullman County District Judge Heath Edward Meherg Governor Ivey has appointed Heath Edward Meherg of Cullman to serve as District Judge in the 32nd Judicial Circuit in Cullman County. A graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Birmingham School of Law and The University of Alabama School of Law, Meherg succeeds District Judge J. Chad Floyd who was appoi...
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has commuted the death sentence of Charles L. Burton to life in prison with no chance of parole. Mr. Burton was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1991 capital murder of Doug Battle in Talladega, Alabama. As required by law, the governor first reached out to a representative of Mr. Battle's family. She also notified the attorney general. Governor Ivey's letter to Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm is attached. Governor...
February 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved 21 grants totaling $15.7 million under the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. The grant program is designed to strengthen Alabama's competitiveness in securing large-scale economic development projects by accelerating the development of industry-ready sites. This is the third round of SEEDS, which has helped dozens of c...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday concluded School Choice Week by introducing the Davis family who utilizes the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Doug and Marinella Davis homeschool their four adopted children. Both Rikardo "Riko" (12) in 7th grade and Hanna (11) learning 3rd - 5th grade are supported by the CHOOSE Act. The two younger children, Benedict (9) and Bernadette (8) are biological siblings and studying at a 2nd grade level. "Although School C...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the appointment of Christopher E. Connolly as Circuit Judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit in Lauderdale County. Connolly's appointment fills a vacancy on the court. A graduate of Auburn University and The University of Alabama School of Law, Connolly was a partner in the law firm of O'Bannon, O'Bannon and Connolly from 1988 to 2004 before serving as District Attorney for the 11th Judicial Circuit, including Lauderdale County, from 2005 to the p...
January 20, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, marking a record year for economic development growth in communities across the state. The Alabama Department of Commerce annual report lists 234 projects last year that combined for a total capital investment of $14.6 billion, the highest annual total in state history, along with 9,388 new job commitments. "Alabama's economy is riding a wave of h...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday kicked off School Choice Week by celebrating Alabama's education freedom wins for Alabama students. "Our students are the foundation for a better future for Alabama," said Governor Ivey. "Every child deserves access to a quality education that meets their unique needs and helps them reach their full potential. My goal is to continue to make Alabama the most school choice friendly state in the nation." Throughout her administration, she has and will c...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation issuing a state of emergency for 19 northern counties ahead of the anticipated wintery and icy forecast for the state. "In Alabama, we are no stranger to Mother Nature. However, when it comes to winter weather, we are not as familiar. So, as we head into this weekend, I am urging my fellow Alabamians, especially in the northern part of our state, to stay weather aware," said Governor Ivey. "Based on the current forecast, we have a...
MOBILE – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday continued highlighting School Choice Week by introducing Charlie Perkins and his grandmother Susan Stacy, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Charlie Perkins is in the 4th grade at St. Dominic Catholic School in Mobile. "The CHOOSE Act is for all kinds of Alabama families," said Governor Ivey. "Susan and Charlie are exactly what this program is about – putting faith, family and a child's fut...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced Alabama has officially received its award number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), formally approving Alabama's plan and unlocking $203,404,327 in first-year funding. The five-year program, seeking to help improve healthcare access, quality and outcomes in the state, will be administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). "We a...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced significant results from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) recent coordinated efforts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through ALEA's Motor Carrier Safety Unit (MCSU). This partnership, initiated October 27, has yielded substantial operational successes and strengthened public safety along Alabama's major interstate corridors. Since the collaboration began, ALEA's MCSU has assisted in the detention of 82 i...
December 5, 225 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Yesterday, the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) was formally recognized at the Alabama State Capitol as Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation honoring the agency as part of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) distinguished 2024 APTA awards. BJCTA was selected for this national recognition in 2024 year for its leadership in innovation, community partnerships, service improvements, and organizational performance. The...
