Ivey signs bill shielding IVF clinics from liability
Clinics that provide in vitro fertilization are currently exempt from criminal and civil liability for the death or destruction of embryos under Alabama law. The Alabama House of Representatives passed the Senate version of the bill on Wednesday, just five days after it was introduced, making it the fastest bill to pass under procedural rules. […]
Ivey signs measure to protect in vitro fertilization
Two weeks after a state Supreme Court decision halted IVF in the state, Governor Kay Ivey signed the IVF Protection Act with overwhelming support from the Alabama Legislature. The House passed SB159 on Wednesday, the state Senate agreed, and it was sent to Ivey for signature. “The overwhelming support for SB159 from the Alabama Legislature […]
Ivey announces $5,000 reward relating to bomb outside AG’s office
The person who detonated a bomb outside the Alabama Attorney General's office last month remains at large, and the governor's office has issued a reward for his arrest. Gov. Kay Ivey's office announced Tuesday a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bomber. Just before 3:45 a.m. on February 24, […]
Ivey awards grants to train Alabama first responders
The state awarded three grants worth $239,000 to support training of local first responders. Governor Kay Ivey announced. The new training will focus on treating overdoses, avoiding dangerous driving situations and responding to mass shootings. “When the unthinkable happens, we rely on first responders to provide life-saving assistance,” Ivey said. “Our first responders are asked […]
Gov. Ivey, Mayor Maddox unite for “Disagree Better” initiative
In a dynamic display of bipartisan unity, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, an avid Republican and Auburn Tigers fan, joined Tuscaloosa Democratic Mayor Walt, an avid supporter of Crimson Tide football. Together with Mr. Maddox, we issued a powerful joint message. Their collaboration as part of the National Governors Association “It's better not to agree.” This […]
Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. The governor notified Judge Lewis of his own selection on Wednesday. “Judge Lewis' distinguished legal career ensures that he will serve on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals with honor and integrity. Throughout his career as a […]
Opinion | Governor Ivey delivers
Governor Kay Ivey is true to her word. On Tuesday, February 6, she said in her State of the State address that the report produced by the Commission on Teaching and Learning will be the blueprint for K-12 education in the final three years of her administration. She meant every word she said, as lawmakers, […]
Governor Kay Ivey: In vitro fertilization ‘fosters culture of life’
Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement Thursday regarding recently introduced legislation that would classify embryos as “potential life” rather than “human life” until they are implanted in the uterus. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Tim Melson, was written in response to last week's Alabama Supreme Court ruling that classified frozen embryos as children. The […]
Ivey says building second prison will take more time
The governor's plan to improve prison conditions, cited in a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice, runs into two hurdles: time and money. Gov. Kay Ivey has made building two so-called mega-prisons the focus of her plan to improve living conditions for the state's inmates. She recently told “Capitol Journal” host Todd Stacy that […]
Governor Ivey emphasizes education savings accounts, legal gaming among 2024 legislative priorities
On Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey spoke with Todd Stacy of the Capitol Journal about two of her most important legislative priorities. That means passing a landmark school choice bill and putting the issue of legal gaming back before voters in Alabama for the first time since 1999. Governor Ivey's school choice bill would create […]
