Jeana Ross

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Gov. Ivey supports legislation limiting screen time for early childhood education

Gov. Kay Ivey announced support for limiting electronic screen access in childcare facilities, saying exposure risks harming critical development.

January 27, 2026

Jeana Ross wins HD27 in decisive GOP victory

Jeana Ross has clinched the House District 27 seat, rolling over Arab City Councilman Alan Miller.

May 1, 2024

District 27 runoff today: Miller vs. Ross in GOP showdown

Arab City Councilman Alan Miller and former Secretary of Early Childhood Education Jeana Ross are facing off.

April 30, 2024

Ross, Miller head to runoff in House District 27 GOP primary

Former Alabama Secretary of Early Childhood Education Jeana Ross and Arab City Councilman Alan Miller are progressing to a runoff.

April 3, 2024

Forestry Association endorses Jeana Ross in House District 27

Ross is seeking election to House District 27 in the special primary election on April 2.

March 11, 2024

BCA endorses Jeana Ross in upcoming special election for House District 27

Ross previously served as the secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education.

February 21, 2024

Lt. Gov. Ainsworth endorses Jeana Ross for HD27

Ainsworth once held the seat and still resides within the HD27 legislative district in Guntersville.

January 17, 2024

Jeana Ross announces candidacy in HD27 special election

Ross previously served as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education.

January 16, 2024

Governor announces Secretary Jeana Ross to retire

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Jeana Ross is retiring as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. She has served in this position since 2012. “I am extremely grateful for Secretary Ross’ tireless efforts and dedication to our children,” Ivey said. “On behalf of our state, she deserves a ‘job well … Continued

May 22, 2020

Opinion

The million dollar contract: How education tax dollars are wasted in Alabama

Last legislative session, with good results and great PR rolling in for Alabama’s Pre-K program, the Department of Early Childhood Education received a record-breaking increase in funding, as Gov. Kay Ivey and lawmakers pledged to build on one of the few bright spots in Alabama’s public education programs. The Education Trust Fund budget passed by … Continued

Josh Moon

September 17, 2019