Governor Kay Ivey addresses UAW unionization effort and vote at Huntsville event
Governor Kay Ivey attended a sold-out State of the State Luncheon hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce on Monday afternoon before a crowd of more than 1,000. In her remarks, Governor Ivey spoke about the auto manufacturing industry and its importance to the state. “When we think about what drives our success as […]
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7. Bob Ferguson, three candidates Governor In Washington state, Attorney General Bob Ferguson has denounced the launch of two new Democratic candidates for governor, calling it an “illegal scheme” aimed at confusing voters and disrupting the electoral process. Ferguson, the Democratic front-runner, says it's a conspiracy to weaken him as a candidate, which is obvious […]
‘Most significant investment in West Alabama in decades’: Ivey signs bill creating Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
After much anticipation and excitement, Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation officially establishing the Alabama School of Medical Sciences. The new boarding high school will be located in Demopolis and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2026. At Tuesday's bill signing ceremony, Mayor Ivey spoke about the importance and potential of the new school […]
Ivey signs ‘common sense’ First Grade Readiness bill
A bill that will bring major changes to early childhood education in the state was signed into law Wednesday. The “First Grade Readiness Bill” would establish readiness assessments for first graders who are not attending kindergarten and provide educational interventions as needed. “The Grade 1 Readiness Act is a strategic and thoughtful approach to early […]
Kay Ivey, GOP governors reject power grab by World Health Organization
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is opposed to a new proposal to give new powers to the World Health Organization (WHO). Ivey joins 23 other Republican governors in opposing the bill. letter He voiced his opposition to President Joe Biden, saying he believes “the two proposals currently under negotiation would give unprecedented and unconstitutional powers over […]
Alabama Policy Institute: Governor Ivey should reject renewed calls to expand MedicaidÂÂ
Medicaid expansion was expected to be one of the main topics heading into Alabama's 2024 regular legislative session, but the session ended without any action, leaving Alabama one of 10 states that have not opted to expand Medicaid, a measure first put in place by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 […]
Ivey celebrates Safe Boating Week with donation from Academy Sports + Outdoors
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey took part in a Safe Boating Week celebration at Academy Sports + Outdoors store in Montgomery earlier this week, where the Academy donated $5,000 worth of life jackets to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). “I am pleased to join you and our Conservation Enforcement Officers in celebrating […]
Governor Ivey invites Alabama students to take part in her summer reading challenge
Gov. Kay Ivey sent a message to all Alabama students in kindergarten through eighth grade over the weekend announcing a statewide reading challenge this summer. “With summer vacation fast approaching, I want to remind everyone that while it's a time to relax and enjoy some well-deserved rest, it's also a time to keep your mind […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to support vocational training for incarcerated people
Gov. Kay Ivey awarded a $150,000 grant to JF Ingram State Technical College to provide career technical education to incarcerated people. The university is partnering with the Alabama Department of Corrections and the Alabama Department of Pardons and Parole for this program, which will serve students in state correctional education facilities across Alabama. One of […]
Alabama leads the nation in educational freedom in 2024 after Governor Ivey signs school choice bill into law
Governor Kay Ivey's signing of the school choice bill this morning puts Alabama at the forefront of states expanding educational freedom in 2024. With the creation of the Education Savings Account (ESA), Alabama joins 14 other states in offering a comprehensive choice program. All of the United States is considering similar expansions in 2024. “Today […]
