Governor Kay Ivey

Alabama joins A Home for Every Child initiative

Governor Kay Ivey and federal officials formalized a partnership to improve child welfare outcomes and preserve survivor benefits for Alabama youth in foster care.

April 9, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards grant to fund job training for inmates

Governor Kay Ivey awarded a $75,000 grant to support career technical education aimed at helping formerly incarcerated Alabamians rejoin the workforce.

April 6, 2026

Gov. Ivey is recovering well after medical procedure

Doctors successfully removed fluid pressing against Governor Kay Ivey’s lung, allowing her to return home with no expected complications.

April 3, 2026

Gov. Ivey announces 26 appointments including a Baldwin County district judgeship

Governor Kay Ivey appointed retired judge J. Langford Floyd to the Baldwin County District Court, alongside 25 other statewide roles.

April 1, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards grants to fund statewide narcotics enforcement

In a bid to strengthen public safety, state officials directed $800,000 to help local agencies coordinate resources and apprehend drug traffickers.

March 31, 2026

Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey declared March 30 as Doctors Day, urging Alabamians to honor the state's 13,000 physicians for their dedication and personalized care.

March 30, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards grants to universities for law enforcement training

Governor Kay Ivey awarded two universities a combined $135,000 to train Alabama law enforcement officers on advanced crime-fighting and prevention techniques.

March 27, 2026

Gov. Ivey orders flags to half-staff honoring fallen Alabama airmen

Alabama will lower flags statewide on Monday to remember three brave airmen who died in a recent KC-135 accident.

March 26, 2026

March 31 deadline for CHOOSE Act applications approaches

The governor urged eligible Alabama families to apply for or renew educational funding through the state's school choice program by March 31.

March 24, 2026