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May 1, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Judge Bill Lewis to serve on the Supreme Court of Alabama. This comes following yesterday's announcement from Justice Jay Mitchell that he was resigning his position on the state's top court. "Judge Bill Lewis continues demonstrating justice and fairness under the law, as well as a willingness to serve the people of Alabama," said Governor Ivey. "His decades of experience will serve the Supreme Court of Alabama well, and I a...
April 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released a video message in recognition of the 74th National Day of Prayer, joining Alabamians and Americans across the country in a moment of prayer. In addition, Governor Ivey signed a proclamation proclaiming May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer in the state of Alabama. This year's National Day of Prayer theme, "Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled," reminds us of the enduring strength found through faith. In her message, G...
April 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 12. This seat was previously held by Rep. Corey Harbison, who resigned April 15, 2025. Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, July 15, 2025; the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, August 12, 2025; and the special general election for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. "Representative Corey Harbison has been a pleasure to w...
May 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation officially assigning Sunday, May 4, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, as National Small Business Week in Alabama, celebrating the critical role small businesses play in driving the state's economy and supporting job creation in every corner of the state. "Small businesses are the engine that keep Alabama moving forward – powering local economies, creating good jobs and strengthening communities in every corner of our...
May 9, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Gov. Kay Ivey signed an Alabama League of Municipalities' (ALM) sponsored proclamation declaring May 11-17, 2025 as Municipal Government Week in the state of Alabama during a ceremony at the state capitol yesterday afternoon. The goal of this week is to remind Alabamians of the important role local government plays in providing essential quality of life services. Gov. Ivey said, "I encourage all Alabamians to be involved in their local municipal government while a...
May 12, 2025 - MONTGOMERY. AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Senate Bill 158, designed to strengthen Alabama law against illegal immigrants and other noncitizen voting, and Senate Bill 63, requiring law enforcement to collect and submit fingerprints and DNA samples from illegal immigrants already in custody. "Alabama is taking steps to protect our communities from impacts on public safety and the integrity of our elections," said Governor Ivey. "These bills will do just that by closing a...
May 14, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey (R) has signed the FOCUS Act, prohibiting students' use of smart phones and other wireless devices inside Alabama's public schools. Flanked by middle school students, Governor Ivey signed the FOCUS Act into law Wednesday morning in her office. "In my state of the state address, I repeated the requests of Alabama teachers and parents in calling for a ban on student cell phone use in our schools," said Governor Ivey. "Smart phones have b...
Governor Ivey Signs "Powering Growth" Plan into Law to Secure Energy Dominance for Future Growth May 14, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed into law comprehensive legislation designed to solidify Alabama's energy dominance, accelerate economic development and address potential critical energy infrastructure supply chain vulnerabilities. "In order to keep Alabama's economy growing, we've got to make sure that we have the power to support it," said Gov. Ivey. "That's wha...
April 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Governor Ivey has appointed Bruce Lieberman as Montgomery County District Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit. A lifelong resident of Montgomery, Lieberman is a graduate of Auburn University Montgomery and received his juris doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Lieberman will succeed former District Judge Tiffany McCord who was appointed to serve on the Montgomery Circuit Court by Governor Ivey on April 5, 2025. "Bruce Lieberman is highly...
April 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Senate Bill 40, sponsored by state Sen. Keith Kelley and state Rep. Russell Bedsole, to promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents. Governor Ivey was joined by Major General David Pritchett, adjutant general for the Alabama National Guard, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeff Newton and Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell, to celebrate the b...
April 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB199, the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025, officially delivering on a key promise she made in her state of the state address and marking another win for Alabama families. "In Alabama, we are committed to strengthening families and supporting those who serve our state," said Governor Ivey. "This new law reflects our...
March 31, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday reminded Alabama families that the application period for the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students' Education (CHOOSE) Act – the state's new education savings account (ESA) initiative - will close at midnight, a week from today, on Monday, April 7. Governor Ivey championed the CHOOSE Act last year before singing it into law in March 2024. "Taxpaying Alabama families want school choice, and our ESA program, the CHOOSE Act...
April 25, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday shared the sad news that Alabama's First Dog, her beloved Missy Ivey, has passed away. Missy is around 10 years old. In January 2019, the governor adopted Missy, a blended collie mix, from the Montgomery Humane Shelter. Governor Ivey and Missy were inseparable, and Missy adored the governor from the start. Whether the governor was working in her office at the Governor's Mansion, hosting gatherings in the back courtyard, enjoying a m...
April 21, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - In accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Governor Ivey has authorized flags be flown at half-staff effective immediately on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex in Montgomery and throughout the state of Alabama until the day of interment of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Argentina of Italian immigrant parents, Pope Francis was the first head of the Catholic Church from the Americas. He...
March 25, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday released the final report of the Governor's Task Force on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). The task force was created by executive order (Executive Order 738) in February 2024 to understand how state executive-branch agencies are currently using GenAI, to encourage the responsible and effective use of the technology and to recommend policies and procedures for its use in the executive branch going forward. "Here in A...
March 18, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 67, sponsored by Senator Andrew Jones and Representative Ed Oliver, to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama. "Alabama's veterans deserve our very best, and I am grateful to the Alabama Legislature for its resounding support of this important legislation," said Governor Ivey. "We will use this new structure to focus on what matters most – serving those who sacrificed so much for our freedoms – our veterans and t...
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for ALL 67 counties ahead of this weekend's severe weather. Governor Ivey also issued the following comment: "The state of Alabama is at risk for potentially dangerous, severe weather throughout this weekend, so it is critical that everyone stays very aware of their local forecasts. Now is the time to make any preparations and have a plan, should the weather conditions become dangerous. Certainly, we are no stranger to Mother Nature's wrath, but...
February 25, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey today announced the filing of the Alabama K-12 Public School and State Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025, fulfilling a commitment she made during her 2025 state of the state address to support Alabama families and to recruit and retain highly talented public school teachers and state employees. "First, if a teacher wants to start a family, she should have the proper maternity leave. That is why I am proud to have Senator Vivian F...
January 31, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that on February 1, 2025, the Alabama Department of Labor will officially become the Department of Workforce. After effectively serving during the initial transition period, Secretary of Labor Marty Redden will retire, leading the way for Greg Reed to become the state's first Secretary of Workforce. "Increasing Alabama's labor force participation rate is the current focus of our workforce development efforts. We are a...
January 29, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Results just released from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as America's Report Card, show Alabama students are leading the charge in post-covid academic recovery. In 4th grade math, Alabama climbed to 32nd in 2024, from a low point of 52nd in 2019, the last NAEP administered pre-covid. Alabama's 6-point scale score increase was the largest increase in the nation when it comes to 4th grade math. Notably, Alabama's gains i...
February 10, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced appointments to fill vacancies in three district judgeship positions and one sheriff position across the state. Lauderdale County District Judgeship Governor Ivey has appointed William D. Motlow, III, as District Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Motlow, a graduate of the University of North Alabama and the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, will replace District Judge C...
February 10, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Alabama taxpayers with a qualifying 2024 adjusted gross income can prepare their 2024 state and federal income tax returns online using free tax preparation and e-filing software now available at Alabama Free File or IRS Free File. "Free File is now available in Alabama to help eligible taxpayers take the guesswork out of completing state and federal tax returns," said Governor Kay Ivey. "With step-by-step help to get tax returns done quickly, safely, and for f...
February 20, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey today reminded Alabamians about the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. It will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, and concludes at midnight on Sunday, February 23, 2025. "This time of year, you never know what Alabama's weather will bring. We've already seen tornadoes and historic winter storms, and if the groundhog is right, we might not be done yet," said Governor Ivey. "That's why this sales tax holiday...
February 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 11. This seat was previously held by Rep. Randall Shedd, who resigned February 17, 2025, to join the office of Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger. Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, May 13, 2025; the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, June 10, 2025; and the special general election for Tuesday, August 26, 2025. "...
February 5, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey during her state of the state address Tuesday evening unveiled the public safety package. "Bolstering public safety is my number one priority this session, and I am proud to partner with Speaker Ledbetter and a bipartisan group of legislators in putting forward a package of bills that will back the blue and combat inner city gun violence," said Governor Ivey during her address. "Working together, we will create a safer Alabama." The public s...
