Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey

Governor / Legislature

Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville

She said the budgets signed today will fund literacy and numeracy programs, the Turnaround Schools Initiative and STEM education in Huntsville.

May 6, 2025

Gov. Ivey signs bill criminalizing inhalants into law

The law also establishes the unlawful sale of inhalants as a Class D felony.

April 7, 2025

Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers

The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, allows private schools to contract SROs.

March 25, 2025

Alabama set to execute second inmate this year in April

James Osgood, a 55-year-old death row inmate, was convicted of the 2010 rape and murder of Tracy Lynn Brown in Chilton County.

March 18, 2025

Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law

LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have argued that the law is a targeted attack on the rights of transgender Alabamians.

February 18, 2025

Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms

Ivey emphasized economic growth, school choice, and public safety, highlighting Alabama’s resilience while reinforcing a vision for long-term success.

February 5, 2025

Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans

Of voters polled, Republicans viewed the proposed tariffs most favorably with 76 percent in favor.

December 23, 2024

Alabama distributes $2.6 million for homeless assistance

Gov. Kay Ivey and ADECA announced the funding on Wednesday, provided by the Emergency Solutions Grant Program.

October 31, 2024

SBVA unanimously asks commissioner to reconsider resigning

The SBVA urged Davis to reconsider his resignation after the Veterans Benefits and Services Committee found no wrongdoing with ARPA funds.

October 11, 2024

Ivey announces ILJIN to invest $100 million in Auburn aluminum operation

The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people.

September 27, 2024