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Governor Ivey to Break Ground on $3.2 Billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway
Governor Kay Ivey will break ground Friday, October 2, 2026, on the $3.2 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway, the largest transportation project in Alabama history.
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Governor Ivey Announces Nearly $55 Million in Second Round of Alabama Rural Health Grants
Alabama awards 34 grants worth nearly $55 million in the second round of Rural Health Transformation Program funding, covering maternal care, EMS, cancer screening, simulation training and workforce projects statewide.
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Alabama Bids for U.S. Space Academy, Pitching Huntsville as Home
Governor Kay Ivey submits Alabama's initial response to the Presidential Commission on the U.S. Space Academy, proposing Huntsville as the Rocket City home for training America's next space leaders.
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Alabama Rises to No. 7 in Area Development's Top States for Doing Business, Notching Three No. 1 Rankings
Alabama climbs to No. 7 nationally for doing business, earning top marks in property tax environment, overall cost of doing business and labor cost competitiveness, Governor Ivey announces.
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Alabama Governor Ivey Warns Parents and Consumers About Illegal Kratom Products Sold in Stores
Governor Kay Ivey and ALEA urge awareness of kratom disguised as drinks and "feel-good" products, as Operation Southern Shield seizes nearly 123,000 doses across Alabama.
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Ivey Awards $3.8 Million for 13 Alabama Road Projects
Governor Kay Ivey announced $3.8 million in state funding for 13 local road projects across Alabama, the final round of Rebuild Alabama Act grants for fiscal year 2026.
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Ivey Authorizes $3.2 Billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Construction
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has authorized construction on the $3.2 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway, the state's largest transportation project, with a groundbreaking set for Friday, October 2.
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Ivey to Proclaim Beat Bama Food Drive and Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Day
Governor Kay Ivey will kick off the Auburn and Alabama student food drives on September 30, 2026, proclaiming the day in their honor and making the first donation to both schools.
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Governor Ivey Announces First Phase of Birmingham Northern Beltline Now Open to Traffic
Alabama opens the first 1.88-mile segment of the Birmingham Northern Beltline between SR-79 and SR-75, launching a future 52-mile I-422 corridor expected to support over 11,700 jobs a year.
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Governor Ivey Launches Alabama STEM Council Seal of Approval, Opens Applications
Alabama opens applications for a new STEM Council Seal of Approval recognizing out-of-school programs and events operating at least three years, with awards announced after review.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborUSA Alabama STEM Council Seal of ApprovalKay IveyAlabama STEM CouncilAlabama Department of WorkforceSTEM educationGreg ReedCynthia McCartyAlabama Governor's Office
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Ivey Names Doryan Carlton Finance Director as Bill Poole Departs After 16 Years of State Service
Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole leaves Friday after 16 years of state service; Governor Kay Ivey taps State Budget Officer Doryan Carlton to lead the Department of Finance.
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Governor Ivey Proclaims September 25 as Dolly Day in Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Day in Alabama, honoring Dolly Parton's legacy and the Imagination Library's 3.1 million books mailed to children statewide.
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Ivey Halts Dyed Diesel Enforcement for 120 Days to Aid Alabama Farmers and Timber Operators
Governor Kay Ivey directs ALEA to pause enforcement on tax-exempt dyed diesel fuel for 120 days, citing sharp diesel price increases, and seeks IRS penalty relief for farmers and timber operators.
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Ivey Urges Alabamians to Get Outdoors for Hunting, Fishing and Public Lands Day
Governor Kay Ivey encourages Alabamians to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day on Sept. 26, highlighting $525 million in outdoor recreation investments since 2017.
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Ivey Hosts 61 Correctional Officer Trainees Ahead of ADOC Academy Graduation
Governor Kay Ivey met 61 correctional officer trainees at the Governor's Mansion before their Thursday graduation from the ADOC Academy in Prattville, urging them to serve with integrity.
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Governor Ivey to Receive Lifetime Champion for Children Award
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will be honored with the Lifetime Champion for Children Award at the 2026 Children's Policy Council Conference in Montgomery on September 22.
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Alabama Governor Ivey Declines Clemency, Execution of Mr. Lee Carried Out for 1998 Murders
Governor Kay Ivey refused to use her clemency powers and directed the Corrections Commissioner to proceed with Mr. Lee's death sentence for the 1998 capital murders of Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson.
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Ivey Announces Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship to Retire, Names Ben Stimpson Jr. as Successor
Alabama DCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship will retire at the end of September after 32 years of state service. Governor Kay Ivey has selected Ben Stimpson Jr. to lead the agency starting October 1.
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Ivey Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Urges Alabamians to 'Never Forget'
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released a video message marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, honoring nearly 3,000 victims and ordering state flags flown at half-staff on Patriot Day.
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Governor Ivey Showcases CHOOSE Act Success with Moore Family
Governor Kay Ivey highlights the Moore family's success with Alabama's CHOOSE Act, an education savings account program. The Act provides financial support for private school tuition, enabling students like Javontae and Jacobe to thrive academically and socially.
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Governor Ivey Commends Trump Administration's Trucking Crackdown, Citing Alabama's Leadership
Governor Kay Ivey supports the Trump Administration's new federal crackdown on trucking fraud, highlighting Alabama's proactive efforts. The state has partnered with federal agencies to remove illegal and unqualified commercial drivers, enhancing highway safety and accountability.
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Alabama Governor Sets Execution Date for Michael Taylor
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced the execution timeframe for Michael Taylor. The lethal injection is set for November 5-6, 2026, a decision communicated to the Department of Corrections Commissioner.
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Governor Ivey Announces Over $52 Million for Coastal Alabama Projects
Governor Kay Ivey has allocated over $52 million from GoMESA for 21 projects in Coastal Alabama. These funds will enhance environmental education, water quality, and recreational access, building on $310 million in investments during her administration.
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Governor Ivey Welcomes Alabama Students Back to School
Governor Kay Ivey welcomed Alabama students back to school in a video message, offering support and encouraging hard work. She also thanked teachers and parents, expressing prayers for a successful academic year.
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Alabama Governor Sets Execution Date for Jeffery Lee
Governor Kay Ivey has set the execution timeframe for Jeffery Lee by lethal injection. The execution is scheduled to occur between September 17 and September 18, 2026, in Alabama.
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Governor Ivey Announces Conclusion of DOJ Case Against Julia Tutwiler Prison
Governor Kay Ivey announced the conclusion of the DOJ case against Julia Tutwiler Prison, highlighting significant progress in Alabama's correctional system since 2017, including new prisons and officer recruitment.
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Governor Ivey Awards $3.6 Million for Alabama Road Projects
Governor Kay Ivey announced $3.6 million in state grants for 11 Alabama road projects, part of the Rebuild Alabama Act. This funding, supported by local matches, continues infrastructure improvements, vital for the state's economy and transportation network.
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Governor Ivey Appoints Glenda Allred as New Tourism Director, Lee Sentell Retires
Governor Kay Ivey announced Lee Sentell's retirement as Alabama's Tourism Director after two decades of record growth. Glenda Allred, former Deputy State Treasurer, will succeed him, bringing extensive marketing and media relations experience to the role.
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Governor Ivey Celebrates America's 250th Birthday with Optimistic Fourth of July Message
Governor Kay Ivey marked America's 250th birthday with a Fourth of July video message, reflecting on the nation's founding, expressing optimism for the future, and urging Alabamians to remember those defending freedoms and teach patriotism to the next generation.
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Governor Ivey Honors Alabama Manufacturers on 'Made in the USA' Day
Governor Kay Ivey celebrated Alabama's manufacturing sector on "Made in the USA" Day, highlighting its 280,000 workers, $23 billion in exports, and major investments like Eli Lilly's $6 billion plant, solidifying the state's role in the national economy.
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