Gov. Kay Ivey

Governor

Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper

Vaquito, a certified service dog and official safety dog, was sworn in as an honorary ALEA Trooper during a special Capitol ceremony.

July 15, 2025

Chris Beeker announces candidacy for Alabama Public Service Commission

Beeker declared his candidacy for a full term on the Alabama Public Service Commission, emphasizing his conservative principles and commitment to energy independence.

July 15, 2025

Alabama expands nationally recognized First Class Pre-K with 58 new classrooms

Gov. Kay Ivey announced 58 new classrooms, bringing the total to 1,528 and expanding high-quality early learning opportunities across the state.

July 14, 2025

Gov. Ivey deploys search and rescue team to Texas

Alabama deployed a 40-person search and rescue team, including specialized personnel and canines, to aid Texas after devastating flooding.

July 11, 2025

Opinion

The races are on—big questions answered

Those of us who follow Alabama politics had been awaiting late May like kids waiting for Santa Claus at Christmas.

Steve Flowers

July 9, 2025

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Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts funded for 2025 school year

Over 23,000 students from every grade level received approval, totaling over $124 million in education savings accounts for school choice.

July 2, 2025

Opinion

Reappointing Gwathney would be a grave mistake for Alabama justice

Gwathney’s leadership turned parole into a bureaucratic blockade. If Ivey wants to restore fairness, she must say no to six more years of dysfunction.

Bill Britt

July 1, 2025

Opinion

The CHOOSE Act puts parents in the driver’s seat

The CHOOSE Act, Alabama’s education savings account program, is putting Alabama parents in the driver’s seat of their child’s education.

Kay Ivey

June 30, 2025

Gov. Ivey praises results of Montgomery Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit

The combined law enforcement effort to address violent crime in the Montgomery area achieved positive results, with violent crime down 30 percent.

June 26, 2025

Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth

The third round of Alabama’s SEEDS grant program opens July 1, 2025, offering $23.2 million to strengthen the state’s industrial site portfolio.

June 25, 2025