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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...
February 4, 2025 - Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth, President Pro Tem Gudger, Speaker Ledbetter, Speaker Pro Tem Pringle, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice Stewart, justices of the Alabama Supreme Court, distinguished guests – and my fellow Alabamians! It is an honor to join you all this evening as we begin another productive legislative session. From Rainsville to Cullman...Huntsville to Birmingham...Tuscaloosa to the Loveliest Village on the Plains...from the Black Belt to the W...
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...
February 4, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday during her state of the state address announced her support for legislation introduced on the first day of the 2025 legislative session prohibiting the use of smart phones and other wireless communication devices in Alabama public schools. "As a former teacher, I know that students cannot do their best when their learning environment is cluttered with distractions," said Governor Ivey. "Cell phones and other smart devices often d...
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday joined 25 of her colleagues in supporting President Trump's immigration policies. The twenty-six Republican governors released the following joint statement: "As Republican governors, we stand united in support of President Donald Trump's unwavering commitment to make America safe again by addressing the illegal immigration crisis and deporting illegal immigrants who pose a threat to our communities and national security. "When the Biden Administration refused to...
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 true meaning of Christmas – the birth of Jesus Christ. Quoting Isaiah 9:6, Governor Ivey highlighted the hope and peace brought forth through Christ and expressed gratitude for the blessings that God has poured over Alabama this year. Governor Ivey also off...
January 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced applications for the CHOOSE Act, the state's new Education Savings Account (ESA) program that supports the success of K-12 students across the state, are officially open. Families can now apply online for the 2025-2026 school year at the CHOOSE Act website. The application process will be open through April 7, 2025, with award notifications scheduled to be sent to families in May 2025. "Alabama families can start the new y...
Governor Kay Ivey is joining Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry in their state's period of mourning for the victims of the January 1, 2025 terrorist attack in New Orleans. In Alabama, Governor Ivey is especially remembering Kareem Badawi and Drew Dauphin, both who called Alabama home. Governor Ivey is calling on Alabamians to join the state of Louisiana on Monday, January 6, 2025, in their day of mourning for Kareem Badawai and Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in their day of mourning for Drew Dauphin....
January 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday shared the tragic news that a member of her security detail, Justin Williams, passed away at the age of 42 after his courageous battle against cancer. The governor issued the following statement: "Today, we lost a member of our team, Justin Williams. Justin has served on my security detail since 2019 and tomorrow would have marked 19 years of service as a state trooper. Justin was a professional in every sense of the word. He was...
January 9, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties ahead of this week's winter weather. Governor Ivey also issued the following comment: "Cold temperatures have persisted in Alabama this week, and we are anticipating the potential for winter weather to impact our state, particularly our driving conditions. As we all know, winter weather is challenging in a state like Alabama due to forecast uncertainties. That being said, I enc...
Governor Ivey returned to Montgomery late yesterday evening after a productive visit to Mar-a-Lago with President Trump and her fellow Republican governors. The governor is making clear Alabama is eager to support the Trump agenda and ready to work with the president to continue advancing Alabama. During the few-hour visit, the governor keyed in on areas like border security and immigration, economic policy and education. Governor Ivey shared the following comment: "I am grateful for President...
January 28, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced three appointments to fill vacancies in district judgeship and district attorney positions across the state of Alabama. Baldwin County District Judgeship Governor Ivey has appointed Ashley W. Siebert as District Judge for the 28th Judicial Circuit in Baldwin County. Siebert, a graduate of Auburn University and the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery, will replace retiring Baldwin County District Judge M...
November 19, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL – 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 Administration. As my Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation, he will be integral to the transition from the Department of Labor to the Department of Workforce and in setting the foundation for the new agency," said Governor Ivey. "Increasing o...
October 31, 2024 -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 our local officials embody that goal is critical. Azzie Oliver has dedicated most of her career to upholding the criminal laws of Alabama and by pursuing justice for the people of Montgomery County, so I am confident she will help us c...
September 27, 2024 - 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 transitions to the Department of Workforce. Alabama has achieved all time low unemployment rates, and we have more people working today than at any other point in our state's history. I am grateful for the role Secretary Washington has played i...
September 30 - 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 infrastructure. The funding is made available under the Alabama Department of Transportation's Annual Grant Program created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act, overwhelmingly passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Ivey in...
September 30, 2024 - 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 around the state who serve as Alabama's Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT). The team also includes a chaplain and chaplain's assistant. "Hurricane Helene left warzone-like devastation in its path, and Alabama is here to lend a h...
October 9, 2024 - 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 Venezuelans (CHNV) asylum program, and demanding details of location and status of those granted asylum under the program. "The impact of this 'parole' program has been the sudden influx of foreign nationals throughout our states and c...
