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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...
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...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced her recent appointments made to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) Board. The newly established Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, a legislative priority of Governor Ivey, will offer Alabama students in all 67 counties a high school experience that will train them to enter an in-demand medical career post-graduation or after continued higher education learning. "The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences will help more A...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today released a video message in honor of Memorial Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to the nation. In the message, Governor Ivey emphasizes the importance of Memorial Day as a time for gratitude and profound respect for those who have worn the country's uniform. She urges all Alabamians to remember the fallen from both past and recent battles, highlighting the courageous spirits from Mobile to Huntsville and a...
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. The governor informed Judge Lewis of her selection today. "Judge Lewis's distinguished record of jurisprudence ensures that he will serve on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals with honor and integrity. Throughout his esteemed legal career, he has consistently demonstrated a devotion to justice and fairness under the law. I look forward to his contributions on the Court," said...
