News Gov. Kay Ivey commutes death sentence of Rocky Myers to life in prison Governor Ivey, who has overseen 22 executions during her tenure, stated, "I have enough questions about Mr. Myers' guilt that I cannot move forward... Bill BrittMarch 1, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs letter asking for “full accounting” of CHNV parole program Signed by 25 Republican governors, the letter decries the “apparent dumping of migrants into our cities and small towns.” Chance PhillipsOctober 9, 2024
Economy Alabama’s new economic plan identifies 8 key sectors for future economic growth North Alabama Area Labor Council president Jacob Morrison argues it’s unlikely a McKinsey-developed economic strategic plan will help working-class Alabamians. Chance PhillipsOctober 3, 2024
Infrastructure Governor Ivey announces first round of road and bridge projects for 2024 The state has now awarded more than $180 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019. StaffFebruary 1, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama set to receive $1.4 billion to expand access to broadband “My priority is for Alabama to gain full ability to be connected to high-speed internet,” said Governor Ivey. StaffJune 27, 2023
Economy November unemployment holds at 2.7 percent, record high jobs count Total private average weekly wages remained high at $996.83, an increase of $23.96 over last year. StaffDecember 16, 2022
Prisons “We are citizens:” Incarcerated activist says Ivey is creating dangerous situation Governor Kay Ivey continues to maintain that the demands put forward by individuals are "unreasonable." John H. GlennOctober 3, 2022
Elections Lindy Blanchard receives American Conservative Union endorsement Blanchard is one of seven Republicans running against incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2022
Governor Alabama governor signs ban on transgender athletes in public school sports Over two-thirds of Americans oppose bans on transgender athletics, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. John H. GlennApril 24, 2021
Governor Kay Ivey ranked as 10th most popular governor in the country, poll shows Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is the 10th most popular governor in the U.S. and the most, according to a new poll. The Morning Consult... Jessa Reid BollingJanuary 17, 2020