Ivey announces start of grants to offset lost pistol permit fees
The grants seek to fill the revenue gap from the Legislature's decision to eliminate the requirement for concealed carry permits.
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Governor encourages students to apply for Governor’s Office internship
Gov. Kay Ivey encouraged Alabama undergraduate students to apply.
February 7, 2023
Ivey signs executive order reinforcing existing religious freedom laws
Among other things, the order specifies that employers should allow religious expression to the same extent as other personal expression.
Ivey visits Chisholm Elementary School in Montgomery
Chisholm Elementary School is one of the 15 schools included in the state's Turnaround Schools Initiative.
Ivey signs four executive orders aimed at reaching education goals
Ivey pledged to have Alabama in the top 30 states in education rankings by the end of her term, and said these four orders will help to improve the educational outcomes needed to get there.
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See recent postsInauguration a big day in Alabama politics
Also inaugurated with Gov. Kay Ivey were Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, Attorney General Steve Marshall, and others.
Governor Ivey issues executive order triad
The orders aim to establish and promote more efficiency, accountability and transparency within state government.
January 18, 2023
Ivey appoints new Autauga County sheriff, district judge
Both Harrell and Sanders were runners up in the races for their respective positions in the 2022 election cycle.
Governor taps former Air Force Captain Stacia Robinson to lead Office of Minority Affairs
Robinson’s appointment is effective January 1, ahead of the governor’s second term.
December 28, 2022
Governor awards $2.65 million to fight homelessness
The funds are coming from the federal Emergency Solutions Grants program.
December 21, 2022