Governor

Gov. Ivey orders flags to half-staff honoring fallen Alabama airmen

Alabama will lower flags statewide on Monday to remember three brave airmen who died in a recent KC-135 accident.

March 26, 2026

Gov. Ivey encourages veteran hiring through the HIRE VETS Medallion Program

State officials urged Alabama employers to apply for a federal award recognizing their commitment to recruiting, retaining and developing military veterans in the workforce.

March 18, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation Wednesday requiring commercial drivers to prove federal work authorization and English proficiency to enhance Alabama highway safety.

March 12, 2026

Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton

Governor Kay Ivey spared Charles “Sonny” Burton from execution on Tuesday, arguing the injustice of executing a non-triggerman while the shooter served life.

March 11, 2026

Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment

Governor Kay Ivey commuted Charles “Sonny” Burton’s death sentence after concluding executing him while the shooter lives would be unjust.

March 10, 2026

Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching

Governor Kay Ivey reminded college students to apply by Friday for a nine-week summer internship program within the state’s executive branch.

March 10, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation Monday closing legal gaps that allowed some impaired drivers to face lighter sentences for fatal crashes than injuries.

March 10, 2026

Faith leaders, family to march on State Capitol urging clemency for Sonny Burton

Faith leaders and Burton’s family will march to the Capitol Monday urging Governor Kay Ivey to grant clemency before the March 12 execution.

March 6, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs law opening classroom doors to Alabama veterans

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation Tuesday allowing veterans with military experience to obtain temporary teaching certificates to help address classroom shortages.

March 4, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to help prison inmates end drug addictions

Governor Kay Ivey provided $598,000 for intensive drug treatment programs at eight Alabama prisons to help inmates overcome addiction and reduce future crimes.

March 3, 2026