Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Courts

Former Veterans Affairs commissioner sues Ivey, claims constitutional rights were violated

Former Commissioner Kent Davis alleged in a federal lawsuit that Gov. Ivey violated his rights to free speech and due process by firing him.

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June 12, 2025

Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama

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

March 19, 2025

House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk

The new law will allow the governor to dismiss the ADVA commissioner at his or her pleasure.

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March 7, 2025

Committee advances bill to reshape state VA board

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

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February 27, 2025

Gov. Ivey’s ADVA restructuring bill gains key veterans’ support

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

February 26, 2025

Opinion

A compromise between the ADVA board, governor would best serve Alabama’s vets

A compromise might be the best way to ensure Alabama's veterans get the help and support they need and deserve.

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February 25, 2025

Scaled back ADVA bill passes senate

The bill makes changes to the commissioner's position but stops short of altering the ADVA board.

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February 19, 2025

Opinion

Our veterans deserve the very best that Alabama has to offer

Our veterans deserve the very best that Alabama has to offer.

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February 18, 2025

American Soldiers and US Flag. US Army

Opinion

Restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Our veterans stood up for us; now, it’s our turn to stand up for them.

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February 17, 2025

Legislation changing veterans board, commissioner held over after lengthy discussion

A number of added amendments led lawmakers to hold over a bill that would make the Veterans Affairs commissioner a governor's cabinet position.

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February 12, 2025