Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
Recent News About Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
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Governor Ivey highlights Birmingham family benefiting from CHOOSE Act school choice program
Governor Kay Ivey introduced the Carbonell family of Birmingham as participants in Alabama’s CHOOSE Act, an education savings account (ESA) program designed to help families choose educational options for their children.
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Governor Ivey launches unified workforce department to boost Alabama’s economic development
Governor Kay Ivey has announced the creation of the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW), an initiative intended to unify and modernize the state's approach to workforce development.
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Alabama breaks ground on new specialty healthcare high school with major philanthropic support
Governor Kay Ivey participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) in Demopolis, signaling a significant step for education and workforce development in the region.
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Bullying Prevention Month observed in October to raise awareness and promote safe environments
Bullying Prevention Month is being observed in October, with various organizations and communities raising awareness about the issue of bullying.
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Rescue Squad Day set for October 9, 2025
On October 9, 2025, Rescue Squad Day will be observed to recognize the efforts and contributions of rescue squads.
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White Cane Day raises awareness about independence for visually impaired individuals
White Cane Day, observed annually, highlights the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and promotes awareness about the importance of the white cane as a tool for independence.
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Alabama marks Retail Day to recognize contributions of local businesses
Alabama will observe Retail Day on October 8, 2025.
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Alabama observes Wild Game Meat Donation Month to support hunger relief
Alabama has designated October as Wild Game Meat Donation Month, highlighting efforts to provide food for those in need through the donation of wild game meat.
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Analysis: Alabama among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
An analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows Alabama is one of 26 states without a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."
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Analysis: Alabama among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Alabama is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Yellowhammer Times found.
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Governor Ivey Announces Special Election Dates for House District 16
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 16.
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Governor Kay Ivey Announces State Settlement in Case of Bibb County Deputy Sheriff Brad Johnson
Governor Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that the State of Alabama will pay $1 million* – the maximum amount allowable under State law – to the two daughters of Bibb County Deputy Sheriff Bradley Johnson, who was fatally shot in the line of duty just over a year ago.
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Governor Ivey Announces Four Alabama Metro Area Unemployment Rates Remain Among Lowest in the Nation
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that four of Alabama’s metropolitan areas are ranked among the lowest in the nation in unemployment for May 2023.
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Alabama Set to Receive $1.4 Billion to Expand Access to Broadband
Governor Kay Ivey announced on June 26, 2023, Alabama will receive $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of Commerce to boost ongoing efforts to expand broadband access to unserved areas.
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Governor Ivey Announces Secretary Marty Redden to Retire, Taps Daniel Urquhart to Lead OIT
On June 23, 2023, Governor Kay Ivey announced Alabama Office of Information Technology (OIT) Secretary Marty Redden is set to retire after 16 years of dedicated service to the state of Alabama.
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Governor Ivey Announces Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. Plans $232 Million Micro-Reactor Assembly Plant in Gadsden, Creating 250 Jobs
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation, (USNC) a Seattle-based company that’s expanding micro-reactor technologies, plans to invest $232 million to locate a facility in Gadsden to produce its industry-leading Micro-Modular Reactor.
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Governor Ivey Announces New First Class Pre-K Classrooms in 30 Counties, Providing Seats for Over 1,200 Children
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) on Tuesday announced the expansion of the Alabama First Class Pre-K program.
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Governor Ivey Announces May Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at Record Low 2.2%; Total Jobs at Record High
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is 2.2%, unchanged from April’s rate and remains a record low, and below May 2022’s rate of 2.5%. May’s rate represents 51,445 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared to 51,448 in April and 57,866 in May 2022.
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Governor Ivey Announces Special Election Dates for House District 55
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 55.
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Governor Ivey Signs House Bill 342, Expanding Alternative Certification Pathways for New Alabama Teachers
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed House Bill 342, which expands access to high-quality alternative certification pathways for new Alabama teachers in order to address ongoing teacher shortages.