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Ivey moves to revamp failing education system with “Strong Start, Strong Finish”

Unencumbered by the political temerity that immobilizes many leaders in Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey is rapidly moving forward on a few big agenda items, including rebuilding the state’s aging infrastructure and reforming its barbaric prison system. But nowhere has Ivey shown more laser-like focus than on Alabama’s underperforming education system. Over the last two years, … Continued
July 29, 2019

State’s hired gun stuns study group claiming prisons not overcrowded

A surprise declaration during the inaugural meeting of Gov. Kay Ivey’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy caught many attendees off guard when the attorney representing the state denied that state prisons are overcrowded. Prison overcrowding is well-documented by the Alabama Department of Corrections as well as the USDOJ investigations that threaten a prison takeover … Continued
July 24, 2019

Ivey awards grants to provide high-speed internet to several communities

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has awarded more than $1.14 million in grants to provide access to high-speed internet in several Alabama communities. The six grants are the second round of awards presented by Ivey under the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund. In the latest round, some providers were awarded more than … Continued
July 16, 2019

Ivey thrilled Pike County received grant to build infrastructure for new Rex Lumber sawmill

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced that it is awarding a $500,000 grant to Pike County, Alabama, to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to support the growth of manufacturing businesses in the region, including a major lumber manufacturing facility. This EDA grant will be matched with $500,000 in state of Alabama investment. … Continued
July 5, 2019

Ivey provides update on Census 2020 preparations

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey provided an update on the preparation efforts for the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census is just nine months away so the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is seeking public input for a grant program to assist with local outreach efforts. “The 2020 Census will play a major role … Continued
July 2, 2019

Ivey announces request for qualifications for new prisons

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections announced Thursday the next step in the procurement process for new prisons with a Request for Qualifications. It is Ivey’s intention to build three mega prisons and then lease them back from their corporate developers for $78 million a year. “It is imperative that we … Continued
June 28, 2019

Ivey selects Nathan Lindsay as Director of Appointments

On Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Nathan Lindsay the new Director of Appointments for the Governor’s Office. Lindsay previously served as aide to the governor from 2006 to 2011. He has also worked as the deputy press secretary in the Communications Office, where he advised the governor on education policy. Most recently, he worked at … Continued
June 25, 2019