Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs

News

Gov. Ivey announces appointments to various agencies and boards

Ivey named appointees to various state commissions, including new members for the Port Authority, Forestry Commission and Women's Commission.

December 22, 2025

The new law allows the governor to directly appoint and supervise the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner.

March 19, 2025

The bill would reshape the Alabama Board of Veteran Affairs by reducing it to an advisory and oversight role.

February 27, 2025

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the American Veterans have collectively endorsed the bill.

February 26, 2025

SB67, led by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, will go before a House committee this morning as the bill gets closer to becoming law.

February 26, 2025

Ivey appointed Jeffrey Newton to serve as interim commissioner of the department.

October 23, 2024

Opinion

If the governor has the authority to fire the head of veterans affairs, why didn't she do so two months ago?

October 23, 2024

After the Veterans Affairs commissioner refused Ivey's request to step down, she's now set a Tuesday meeting to fire him.

September 9, 2024

At a recent Board of Veterans Affairs meeting, members questioned Oliver's fitness to serve as House veterans affairs committee chair.

January 12, 2023

Fort McClellan veterans for decades have been concerned over possible toxic exposure and health problems.

April 15, 2022