Governor

Governor announces auto supplier IAC plans Alabama expansion

IAC is committing $34.3 million in new capital investment to expand its new manufacturing facility located in Tuscaloosa County.

Brandon Moseley

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October 20, 2020

Opinion

Prisons, justice reform and the art of the possible

Politics is bound by the art of what's possible. It is also true that those who never dare the impossible rarely achieve even the possible.

Bill Britt

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October 15, 2020

Federal judge refuses to temporarily block governor’s mask order

Following the issuing of those orders, the state saw noticeable drops in both COVID-19 positive cases and deaths.

Josh Moon

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October 8, 2020

Opinion

Gov. Kay Ivey didn’t cave

Ivey stood her ground on Wednesday, refusing to cave to those who want to end the mask order.

Bill Britt

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October 1, 2020

Governor issues apology to surviving victim of 1963 Birmingham church bombing

The victims "most certainly deserve a sincere, heartfelt apology — an apology that I extend today without hesitation or reservation,” Ivey wrote.  

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 1, 2020

Lieutenant governor calls for end to mask order

"Masks should be voluntary, not mandatory. We have to Make America Great Again," Ainsworth said.

Brandon Moseley

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September 30, 2020

Coronavirus task force’s Dr. Deborah Birx says Alabama should extend statewide mask order

Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House’s coronavirus task force, said Thursday that Gov. Kay Ivey should extend her statewide mask order, set to expire on Oct. 2. She also responded to a CNN report that cited those close to her as saying she’s “distressed” with the direction the White House coronavirus task force … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 24, 2020

Governor announces the Alabama STEM Council

Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has signed Executive Order No. 721 establishing the Alabama STEM Council. The council will advise state leadership on ways to improve STEM-related education, career awareness and workforce development opportunities across the state. “Alabama has continued to grow into an advanced manufacturing, aerospace engineering and cybertechnology center of … Continued

September 22, 2020

Governor awards grant to expand court facility dog program

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.17 million to continue and expand a statewide program that helps children and others who have been victims of crime feel more at ease when testifying in court or undergoing other crime-related interviews. The grant to the Alabama Office of Prosecution Services will enable that state agency to continue its … Continued

September 17, 2020