7 Things: Gov. Ivey thinks you should not gamble if you don’t support it; school choice changes coming; and more …
7. Meat grown in a laboratory is arrivalBut the Alabama Legislature wants to make it happen illegal The state Senate has already passed a bill sponsored by livestock farmers and state Sen. Jack Williams (R-Mobile) to make it available for sale in Alabama. The bill would make manufacturing, selling, and distributing cultured meat a Class […]
Ivey says Alabamians should have opportunity to vote on gaming this year
Gov. Kay Ivey appears to have chosen to take her side in the gaming controversy currently engulfing the state Legislature. Ivey told X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday that he wants Alabama voters to “have a say in the game” in the state. I think Alabamians want to have a say in the game and should […]
Ivey selects latest round of appointments
Governor Kay Ivey announced the latest appointments and reappointments to several Alabama public boards and commissions. More than 29 people were appointed to the mission. They are listed below. Russell County Revenue Commissioner – Natalie Kirkland, newly appointed ABC board – Melissa Morissette reappointedHis Royal Highness John Knight reappointedColonel Alan C. Spencer, reappointed Department of […]
Ivey creates task force to promote responsible use of artificial intelligence
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced the creation of a task force to recommend policies and promote the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in state government and executive branch agencies. “Alabama is a pioneer in the development and use of advanced technologies, from nanotechnology manufacturing to walking on the moon. In that innovative spirit, […]
Ivey calls for approval of Alabama healthcare sciences high school in Demopolis
In her State of the State address Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey appealed to the state Legislature to quickly approve a new state-of-the-art high school focused on medical science education. Ivey first mentioned the idea of the Alabama School of Health Sciences in his State of the Union address last year. “This school will provide young […]
7 Things: Ivey lays out school choice, gambling, and election security plans; Biden’s border lies more ridiculous; and more …
7. Former President Donald Trump just launched Bud Light's influencer-style Truth Social postreacted to President Joe Biden's mean remarks. rejection of interview He appeared on the CBS Super Bowl pregame show for the second year in a row and said,evaluation Gold” by doing it yourself. CBS rejected the offer and proved they were more interested […]
Ivey makes school voucher bill top legislative priority
During Tuesday's annual State of the State address, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the CHOOSE Act, her version of the long-debated school voucher program. Ivey said passing the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Student Education (CHOOSE) Act will be a top priority for Congress. SSponsor and education budget chair Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and Rep. Danny […]
Kay Ivey offered hope for a better Alabama — then took it back
One step forward, two steps back. Perhaps by now Alabamians should have become accustomed to such a fate in the governance of our country. But for some reason, it's still disheartening to hear out loud during each legislative session, and the governor's State of the State address that begins each session. Gov. Kay Ivey's speech […]
Ivey calls on Legislature to approve Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
In her State of the State address Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey again called on the Legislature to fund the Alabama School of Health Sciences, a statewide boarding high school located in Demopolis. Ivey said the school is one of his top priorities for the 2024 legislative session. “Last year, I introduced the idea of the […]
Ivey addresses gambling, AI, broadband and more
Gov. Kay Ivey touched on a number of areas during her annual State of the State address Tuesday night, identifying the school voucher program as a top priority. But the announcement of the CHOOSE Act was just one part of Ivey's speech, which also touched on gambling, labor force participation, broadband, artificial intelligence, voter suppression […]
