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Kay Ivey

Kay Ivey

Gov. Kay Ivey is the governor of the state of Alabama.

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Protecting Alabama’s Military Assets

by Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey Governor Bentley recently signed two military-focused bills giving Alabama a competitive edge in the Base Realignment and Closure process.  HB 338 by Rep. Paul Lee allows military members and veterans to receive academic and professional licensure credit for relevant skills acquired in the military, making the transition from service to the … Continued
July 2, 2013

Ending Child Hunger in Alabama

by Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey This week I had the opportunity to participate in the launch of a very worthy initiative to address the pressing issue of child hunger and food insecurity in our state. I am proud to serve as the spokesperson for the “Ending Child Hunger in Alabama” campaign. It is the first initiative … Continued
May 2, 2013

The Tyranny of the Status Quo

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey The “status quo” is defined as “the existing state of affairs” or often referred to as “the way it’s always been done.” Rarely is the phrase used to describe the way an organization operates, or a process, in a positive light. President Ronald Reagan once said, “Status quo, you know, … Continued
March 18, 2013

Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey gives charge to Auburn University Summer Graduation Ceremony

From the Office of Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey gave the Charge to the Graduates Saturday at Auburn University Summer Graduation Ceremony.  The two Ceremonies, awarded 3,728 degrees at the doctorate, master and bachelor levels.  Ivey, a 1967 AU graduate, shared lessons learned from her student experiences and encourage the graduates to … Continued
August 6, 2012

Editorial: Job Creation Remains Top Priority

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey It didn’t take long traveling the state once elected Lieutenant Governor to discover the main concern of Alabamians was improving the job climate. I pledged to do my part to create an environment in which the red tape that entangles businesses would be removed, people could move up the job … Continued
May 31, 2012

Resilient Despite the Storm

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey In April of 2011, Alabama was shaken by one of the worst tornado outbreaks in our states’ history. Citizens of Alabama were faced with tragedy, homes were shattered, businesses were shut down, and the loss of life was unimaginable. Even though the effects were devastating, the camaraderie of neighbors was … Continued
April 19, 2012

Lt. Governor Kay Ivey applauds Santorum

From the Office of Lt. Governor Kay Ivey Montgomery, AL – Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, Chairman of Mitt Romney’s Campaign in Alabama released the following statement this afternoon: “I applaud Sen. Santorum for running a fine race. His personal story of American exceptionalism was an inspiration to us all. Sen. Santorum not only articulates a strong … Continued
April 11, 2012

Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey Congratulates Romney

From the Office of Lt. Governor Kay Ivey Montgomery, AL – Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, Chairman of Mitt Romney’s Campaign in Alabama released the following statement last evening: “Governor Romney scored three knock punches tonight by winning the Wisconsin, Maryland and District of Columbia Primaries. These three decisive wins give Gov. Romney almost 100 additional delegates; … Continued
April 4, 2012

Lt. Governor Kay Ivey praises Romney win

From the Office of Kay Ivey Montgomery, AL – Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, Chairman of Mitt Romney’s Campaign in Alabama released the following statement  this evening: “With a decisive win in Puerto Rico tonight, Governor Romney has over 500 delegates and is well on his way to securing the nomination of the Republican Party. No … Continued
March 19, 2012

The Importance of Connecting Globally

March 2012 Op-Ed Column By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey As Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, I have had great opportunities to learn about the mutually beneficial trade relationship between the United States and foreign nations.  The partnership between the state of Alabama and China is one that brings a significant economic benefit to us. Alabama exported … Continued
March 13, 2012