Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey

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Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to take advantage of Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday

Governor Kay Ivey urged Alabamians to stock up on tax-free emergency supplies from February 20-22 ahead of the upcoming tornado season.

February 16, 2026

Gov. Kay Ivey signs law to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping

The "Save Our Bay" law requires 70 percent of dredged sediment go towards "beneficial uses" in the Mobile Bay area.

February 11, 2026

German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation

State and local officials celebrated the investment as a win for Alabama's manufacturing sector.

January 28, 2026

Gov. Ivey touts controversial CHOOSE Act in celebration of National School Choice Week

The governor used her proclamation as an opportunity to push for further state funding of private education.

January 27, 2026

Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”

Gov. Kay Ivey marked the Space Force's sixth birthday, honoring the branch and reflecting her commitment to keeping Alabama central to space development.

December 18, 2025

Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

The milestone comes as a result of Ivey's partnership with the Imagination Library, which she first announced during her 2023 inaugural address.

December 2, 2025

Alabama distributes full SNAP benefits after shutdown disruption

Alabama DHR restored full November SNAP benefits after shutdown-related cuts, assuring recipients' payments would arrive on regular schedules.

November 14, 2025

Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis

The funds are intended to help support recipients facing uncertain access to food because of the shutdown.

November 5, 2025

Gov. Ivey, ABC Board consider new alcohol rules after Montgomery shooting

Ivey and the ABC Board proposed new alcohol restrictions to prohibit off-premise alcohol consumption and new safety measures.

October 29, 2025

Gov. Ivey officially launches Alabama Department of Workforce

The goal is to streamline the state’s workforce development efforts, in part by consolidating previously fragmented workforce programs.

October 17, 2025