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Ivey “shocked and appalled” by noose targeting Bubba Wallace

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced on Monday, that she was shocked and appalled that a noose was found in the garage area of Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. Wallace is the only Black driver, to have a fulltime ride in NASCAR’s Cup Series since 1971. Wallace, who is from Mobile, was at the Talladega Super … Continued
June 23, 2020

Report: Medicaid expansion needed during COVID-19 crisis

More than 340,000 Alabamians are suffering because the state hasn’t expanded Medicaid, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to do so is all the more critical, according to a report released Wednesday.  The Montgomery-based nonprofit Alabama Arise’s report, Medicaid Matters: Charting the Course to a Healthier Alabama, details how an expansion of the federal … Continued
June 17, 2020

Governor says there will be no special session before August

Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) told legislators that there will be no special session prior to August because the state’s budget numbers will not be in before July 15. The Governor told the legislators in a video conference that all options are on the table on whether or not there will be a special … Continued
June 11, 2020

Ivey announces development of coronavirus relief fund expenditure request form

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced a Coronavirus Relief Fund Expenditure Request Form has been developed for the public to submit for reimbursement for expenses incurred from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). “As your governor, input from Alabama citizens is something I value and take into consideration each and every day,” Governor Ivey said. … Continued
June 5, 2020

Governor awards grants for bulletproof vests

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $46,960 to help state law enforcement agencies and the University of Alabama Police Department equip officers with new bulletproof vests.  “Making sure our state’s law enforcement officers have updated protective equipment is vital to increasing officer safety,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to assist these agencies in … Continued
May 28, 2020

Marsh hurls accusations at Gov. Ivey. Is he barking mad?

Appearing on the latest edition of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Sen. President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, blamed Gov. Kay Ivey for the loss of some 450,000 jobs in Alabama. It’s an absurd accusation that any thinking Alabamian knows is a lie. But Marsh wants to hurt Ivey because she exposed him as little … Continued
May 27, 2020

Alabama AG warns against nursing homes taking stimulus checks

Alabama’s top law enforcement officer on Friday warned against nursing homes intercepting federal stimulus payments to long-term care residents who are Medicaid recipients, but the state’s Nursing Home Association says it’s not aware that is happening, and it hasn’t been contacted by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office over the matter.  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall … Continued
May 22, 2020

Legislators briefed on coronavirus crisis

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and her team on Thursday briefed state legislators on the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis that has gripped the state for the last ten weeks. State Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris told legislators that the state has 13,058 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection. 528 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 … Continued
May 22, 2020

Ainsworth applauds Ivey for opening more businesses

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth released a statement applauding Thursday’s revised public health order that allows for the reopening of educational institutions, entertainment venues, youth sports, summer camps and other activities with proper enforcement of sanitation and social distancing “I applaud Gov. Kay Ivey and State Public Health Officer Scott Harris for taking yet another step … Continued
May 22, 2020