Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey

Elections

Lynda Blanchard formally announces campaign for governor

Blanchard identified herself as the "conservative outsider" in the race and emphasized her small business background.

December 7, 2021

Drive Electric Alabama aims to educate Alabamians about electric vehicles

The inaugural marketing campaign, known as “Electric Gets You There,” stresses the cost savings associated with electric vehicles as well as EVs’ functionality.

November 30, 2021

Tim James expected to announce decision on run for governor

Several veteran politicos have questioned the decision while some in the Republican Party base have quietly encouraged him.

November 29, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey makes round of appointments

The appointments are effective immediately.

November 15, 2021

Investments in access to healthcare stands at a critical moment

Two Washington think tanks have released findings about the future of health insurance subsidies and access to care.

October 11, 2021

Governor Ivey announces more local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama

There were nine projects selected, with project applicants contributing a total of $4.2 million in local matching funds.

September 20, 2021

Governor appoints Rep. Bill Poole as state finance director

Poole last month announced he was running for House speaker, before pulling out of the race.

July 16, 2021

Mobile native Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as defense secretary

Retired four-star general Lloyd Austin on Friday became the first Black person to be confirmed as secretary of defense.

January 22, 2021

Governor awards $18 million for COVID-19 testing in nursing homes

Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $18.27 million of federal COVID-19 relief money to the Alabama Nursing Home Association Education Foundation for coronavirus testing and surveillance in the state’s nursing homes. The Coronavirus Relief Fund money is to be used to test and monitor both nursing home staff and residents, according to a press release … Continued

July 7, 2020

Lawsuit claims governor ignored nomination process to appoint probate judge

A lawsuit filed Wednesday is challenging Gov. Kay Ivey’s appointment of Birmingham attorney James “Jim” Naftel II as Jefferson County probate judge place 1. The suit, filed the day Ivey announced the appointment, alleges she circumvented the Jefferson County Judicial Commission’s nominating process. She should have selected an appointee from a list of three nominees … Continued

July 1, 2020