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Kay Ivey

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

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Legislators and Entrepreneurs Must Work Together to Improve Economic Development

February 2012 Op-Ed Column By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey As your lieutenant governor, I am happy to report the State of Alabama is leading the nation in reducing unemployment. More than 41,000 jobs have been created since January 2011, and your lawmakers are working full time to ensure that Alabama’s economic development is a top … Continued

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February 18, 2012

Opinion

Being National Champs Should Expand Beyond Football

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey January 2011 Op-Ed Column For three years in a row, the state of Alabama has been home to the number one team in college football – the University of Alabama in 2009, Auburn University in 2010, and then on January 9th, Alabama triumphed over LSU for another national championship. Even … Continued

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January 17, 2012

Lt. Governor Kay Ivey Congratulates Gov. Mitt Romney

Montgomery, AL – Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, Chairman of Mitt Romney’s Campaign in Alabama released the following statement: “My hearty congratulations to Gov. Mitt Romney on his impressive showing in the Iowa Caucuses tonight. Governor Romney’s positive message of fiscal responsibility, economic growth and family values truly resonated with Iowa voters. I look forward to … Continued

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January 4, 2012

Opinion

Kay Ivey: New Job Figures Give Hope to Stimulating Economic Growth

December 2011 Op-Ed Column By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey Henry Ford once said, “Obstacles are those frightful things you can see when you take your eyes off your goal.” Those words ring true in Alabama as your elected leaders continue to find bold ways to stimulate the state’s economy during what have been some rocky … Continued

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December 16, 2011