Governor Gov. Ivey ousts VA commissioner after board defies her Ivey appointed Jeffrey Newton to serve as interim commissioner of the department. Jacob HolmesOctober 23, 2024
Governor Ivey calls meeting to consider immediate removal of Veterans commissioner Gov. Kay Ivey Friday accused the commissioner of manipulating board members. Jacob HolmesOctober 18, 2024
State Veterans Affairs vice chair calls for commissioner’s resignation Scott Gedling urged Commissioner Kent Davis to resign for the agency's benefit, saying it has strayed from its real mission. Mary Claire WootenOctober 17, 2024
State Veterans Affairs commissioner resigns at Ivey’s bequest Gov. Kay Ivey had called a special meeting of the Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs to consider the removal of Commissioner Kent Davis. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2024
Legislature Legislation would authorize VA to establish healthcare system The Department would establish between four and six residential health care facilities around the state. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2024
Legislature Expansion of Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program takes effect June 1 The legislation adds some private institutions to schools covered, and adds service in the Space Force as qualifying military service. Eddie BurkhalterApril 15, 2022
Health Alabama VA kicks off statewide town halls on veteran suicides in Dothan The first in a series of the statewide town halls, held by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, is set for Feb. 16 at... Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 31, 2022
Health State VA partners with UA, Auburn in march to raise awareness of vet suicide Operation Iron Ruck is a four-day, 151-mile march from Tuscaloosa to Auburn set for November 24-27. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 18, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs installs equipment to combat COVID The $620,000 cost of the equipment is to be paid for through federal CARES Act funds. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Health State VA commissioner: Universal testing needed for nursing homes, veterans homes When it came time to discuss the deaths of 23 veterans at an East Alabama veterans home due to coronavirus, Kent Davis became emotional,... Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2020