Governor

Gov. Ivey appoints Mobile County judges

The two attorneys brought decades of courtroom and municipal experience to the bench after being selected to replace outgoing judges.

June 10, 2026

Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari

The Jefferson County native spent more than five decades in law and public service, earning bipartisan respect across Alabama.

June 3, 2026

Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation

The proclamation elevated traditional gender roles and linked household stability to children's development, while her office did not answer questions about same-sex parents.

June 1, 2026

Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members

The governor urged Alabamians to reflect on the holiday’s meaning and carry forward the values fallen service members defended.

May 25, 2026

Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters

The Montgomery office brought benefits claims, health care enrollment and other support directly to Guard members, retirees and families.

May 22, 2026

Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards

Alabama exporters reached 190 countries in 2025, underscoring statewide growth from aerospace and agriculture to software and aviation services.

May 21, 2026

Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade were invited to read six books by August 1 and reflect on America’s history.

May 21, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims

The funding supported training, investigations and victim services statewide, targeting domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking cases.

May 20, 2026

SCOTUS ruling prompts District 1, 2 candidate shakeup, Democrats’ scorn

The decision has upended Alabama’s 2026 congressional races, reshuffled candidates and drawing sharp warnings from Democrats over Black representation and voter confusion.

May 13, 2026

Advocacy orgs deride special session to delay primary for new maps

Voting rights groups condemned Kay Ivey’s move as a bid to reopen Alabama’s redistricting fight and potentially weaken Black voters’ political influence.

May 4, 2026