Governor Kay Ivey

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Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama families to open a Trump Account

Eligible children will receive $1,000 Treasury deposits in tax-advantaged investment accounts set to launch July 4.

June 11, 2026

Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month

Because of educators, families and leaders willing to work together, Alabama’s best days in education are still ahead of us.

May 29, 2026

Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards

Alabama exporters reached 190 countries in 2025, underscoring statewide growth from aerospace and agriculture to software and aviation services.

May 21, 2026

Gov. Ivey praises MACS unit as Montgomery crime drops

State leaders said the Montgomery crime unit’s results included hundreds of arrests, seized guns and recent school-related interventions that they said prevented violence.

May 1, 2026

Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm retires

Hamm retired after overseeing prison construction and staffing gains, while Ivey named veteran Greg Lovelace to guide Alabama corrections through 2026.

April 29, 2026

Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett to retire, replacement tapped

Mary Mitchell, the department’s general counsel, has been chosen to lead Alabama’s tax agency as Barnett prepares to leave after nine years.

April 23, 2026

Alabama recognized for pre-K quality for 20th year

Alabama again met every national preschool quality benchmark, while expanding access statewide and marking two decades of top-tier standards, a new report found.

April 23, 2026

Gov. Ivey congratulates first ADOC graduating class of 2026

Ahead of Thursday’s ceremony, the governor praised 132 trainees who completed 10 weeks of preparation to join Alabama’s corrections ranks.

April 21, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act

The new law created a pilot program using speed cameras in interstate work zones after crashes last year killed 11 people and injured 709.

April 15, 2026

Gov. Ivey announces 14 appointments, including Marion County district judge

Hunter Fikes, a Hamilton attorney with 12 years of practice, was named Marion County district judge as Governor Kay Ivey announced 13 other appointments.

April 14, 2026