Gov. Kay Ivey pardons two lucky turkeys for Thanksgiving
It’s an Alabama tradition that dates back 75 years, as the governor pardons two lucky turkeys just in time for them to avoid becoming someone’s Thanksgiving meal.
Governor Kay Ivey
Ellen McNair to become Alabama Commerce Secretary
Gov. Kay Ivey says Ellen McNair of Montgomery will become Alabama’s Dept. of Commerce secretary when current Secretary Greg Canfield steps down at the end of the year.
Gov. Kay Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard soldiers to U.S. southern border
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that she is deploying 275 Alabama National Guard soldiers to address the ongoing crisis at the U.S. border with Mexico.
Gov. Kay Ivey calls legislature into special session to pass new congressional district map
Gov. Kay Ivey has called the Alabama Legislature into special session to approve new congressional districts.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs grocery tax reduction; tax to drop by 1% in September
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation to reduce Alabama’s sales tax on groceries.
Yellowhammer Cookie is now the official Alabama state cookie
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill to make the Yellowhammer Cookie the official state cookie.
State Awards $240,664 in Grants to Help Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Victims
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $240,664 in grants to help five agencies in central and west Alabama continue providing services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
Alabama Senate Advances Smaller Tax Rebate Proposal
The proposed rebates are about one-fourth the amount that Gov. Kay Ivey proposed in her State of the State address.
Montgomery Whitewater Funding Removed from State Education Budget
Money for Montgomery Whitewater has been removed from the proposed state education budget that is working its way through the Alabama Senate.
Governor Ivey Signs ‘The Game Plan’ Legislation
Supporters said the legislation is needed to allow the state to compete for economic development projects.
