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Economic development report card shows $4.8 billion in new investment in 2020

Economic development activity across Alabama in 2020 generated close to $5 billion in new capital investment.

April 7, 2021

Governor directs flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Hank Aaron

Gov. Kay Ivey released the following statement in response to Aaron's death.

January 23, 2021

Utility workers and service providers continue to power Alabama

Vast amounts of normal services have been interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation evolves and uncertainty remains, one thing that Alabamians can count on is for the lights to come on when they flip the switch. With many in our state working remotely, children engaging in virtual learning or caring for loved ones … Continued

April 17, 2020

Success in Coronavirus response must be defined and coordinated

Isn’t it amazing to see the grandstanders who show up in a crisis that have the luxury of not having to own a plan? I’ve heard a bevy of pundits and those not actually in charge of anything (elected and unelected) shouting that the sky is falling. None of them have offered a solution other … Continued

March 31, 2020

Business, community leaders call on lawmakers to support Gov. Ivey’s push for more Pre-K funds

Governor Ivey’s push for a $25 million statewide expansion of Alabama’s high-quality, voluntary First Class Pre-K program was endorsed today by business and community leaders from across the state. If approved by the state Legislature, the proposed funding increase would add at least 160 new classrooms next year and help enroll at least 2,889 additional … Continued

February 13, 2020

Governor Ivey appoints Dr. Tommie Stewart to State Board of Education

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Dr. Tommie ‘Tonea’ Stewart to represent District 5 on the Alabama State Board of Education. Governor Ivey spoke with Dr. Stewart today to ask her to serve. “Alabama’s students and teachers deserve our best, and Dr. Stewart is prepared to offer that,” Governor Ivey said. “Dr. Stewart is bringing … Continued

January 8, 2020

Governor awards grant to criminal justice professionals to better serve domestic violence victims

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded an $80,000 grant to provide increased services to domestic violence victims across Alabama. The grant, provided to the Alabama Office of Prosecution Services, will make training programs available to law enforcement officers, prosecutors, staff at domestic violence shelters and other criminal justice personnel who work with domestic violence cases. A … Continued

September 18, 2019

Ivey announces new Ben E. Keith distribution center

Food and beverage distribution company Ben E. Keith is investing $100 million to open a new distribution center in the town of New Brockton, Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday. New Brockton is a small town of 1,100 in Coffee County, the southeast corner of Alabama. The project is expected to create 80 jobs in … Continued

June 27, 2019

Making correctional education work for Alabama

The job market in Alabama is growing, and the unemployment rate has reached low levels not seen in many years. Businesses across the state are working harder than ever to find and hire qualified workers. According to Governor Ivey’s Success Plus initiative, our state will need an extra 500,000 credentialed, highly-skilled or degreed individuals by … Continued

May 31, 2019