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  • BREAKING NEWS: Governor Ivey Delivers Another Win for Alabama Families, Signs Historic Paid Parental Leave into Law

    Governor's Press Office|Mar 21, 2025

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Releases GenAI Task Force Final Report

    Governor's Press Office|Mar 21, 2025

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Signs Senate Bill 67

    Governor's Press Office|Mar 21, 2025

    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 Ivey Reminds Alabama Families CHOOSE Act Applications Close in One Week

    Governor's Press Office|Mar 21, 2025

    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...

  • Governor Ivey declares a state of emergency

    Governor's Press Office|Mar 2, 2025

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Leads Effort to Secure Paid Parental Leave for Alabama State Employees and Educators, Announces Filing of Bill

    Governor's Press Office|Mar 1, 2025

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Announces Department of Workforce Takes Shape

    Governor's Press Office|Feb 7, 2025

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Announces Alabama's Rank in 4th Grade Math Moves from 52nd to 32nd

    Governor's Press Office|Feb 7, 2025

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Announces District Judgeship and Sheriff Appointments

    Governor's Press Office|Feb 7, 2025

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Shares 'Free File' Now Open to Alabama Income Tax Filers for 2025 Season

    Governor's Press Office|Feb 7, 2025

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Reminds Alabamians to Take Part in Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

    Governor's Press Office|Feb 7, 2025

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Calls Special Election for Alabama House District 11

    Governor's Press Office|Feb 7, 2025

    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. "...

  • Governor Ivey Officially Launches Public Safety Package

    Governor's Press Office|Feb 1, 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...

  • Governor Ivey Calls for Legislation Banning Smart Phone Use in Alabama Public Schools

    Governor's Press Office|Feb 1, 2025

    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 Ivey joins conservative governors in endorsing President Trump's immigration policies

    Governor's Press Office|Dec 1, 2024

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Shares Christmas Message with Alabamians

    Governor's Press Office|Dec 1, 2024

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Announces CHOOSE Act Applications Officially Open for Alabama Families

    Governor's Press Office|Dec 1, 2024

    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: Days of Mourning for Kareem Badawi & Drew Dauphin

    Governor's Press Office|Dec 1, 2024

    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....

  • Member of Governor's security detail passes away

    Governor's Press Office|Dec 1, 2024

    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...

  • Governor declares winter weather state of emergency in 37 Alabama counties ****UPDATED Jan. 14, 2025

    Governor's Press Office|Dec 1, 2024

    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 Kay Ivey: Visit w/ President Trump & Governors

    Governor's Press Office|Dec 1, 2024

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Makes Appointments for District Judgeship and District Attorney Positions

    Governor's Press Office|Dec 1, 2024

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Adds to Team, Appoints Greg Reed as Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation

    Governor's Press Office|Nov 1, 2024

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Appoints Azzie Oliver Montgomery County District Attorney

    Governor's Press Office|Oct 1, 2024

    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...

  • Governor Ivey Announces Retirement of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, Appoints Former Agency Head Marty Redden to Lead Department

    Governor's Press Office|Sep 1, 2024

    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...

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