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Ivey denounces impeachment inquiry as “a political charade”

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement Friday in support of President Donald Trump. The governor dismissed the ongoing impeachment inquiry into the President as “a political charade” and “an injustice on our democracy.” Ivey urged Congress to follow Alabama’s example and be more “bipartisan.” “We are witnessing an injustice on our democracy,” Ivey said. … Continued
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October 28, 2019

Governor Ivey issues statement following completion of radiation treatment

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday issued the following statement after the completion of her radiation treatment: “Three weeks ago, I announced that during a routine exam, my longtime family physician discovered a tiny, isolated malignancy on my lung. The day after I shared this news, I went in for an outpatient procedure, which allowed me … Continued
October 11, 2019

Ivey’s top lawyer to exit soon

Bryan Taylor, the chief legal counsel for Gov. Kay Ivey, is stepping down soon, according to multiple sources close to the governor’s office.  Taylor has informed Ivey and others in the governor’s office that he is leaving his post the sources said. It’s unclear why Taylor is stepping down, but his wife, Jessica Taylor, is rumored … Continued
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October 7, 2019

Ivey completes first round of cancer treatment

Gov. Kay Ivey successfully completed her first treatments for an isolated cancerous malignancy in her lung on Friday, Sept. 20 at UAB Medical Center. Ivey’s spokesperson Gina Maiola announced that the outpatient procedure “went well and as planned,” and that Ivey, was back in Montgomery and “looks forward to returning to her regular schedule.” Ivey … Continued
September 23, 2019

Ivey announces that she will undergo treatment for cancer

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday she has cancer and will have an outpatient procedure performed at the University of Alabama medical center in Birmingham. That will be soon followed by radiation treatments. The governor insisted that she will be able to continue to serve as governor and that the treatments will have a minimal … Continued
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September 20, 2019

Gov. Ivey to begin cancer treatments, expects full recovery

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that she has cancer and will begin undergoing treatment. She said in a statement that doctors expect her to make a full recovery.  “Within the past few weeks, during a routine exam, my longtime family physician discovered a spot on my lung that was unusual,” said Ivey, who will … Continued
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September 19, 2019

Governor awards grant to criminal justice professionals to better serve domestic violence victims

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded an $80,000 grant to provide increased services to domestic violence victims across Alabama.  The grant, provided to the Alabama Office of Prosecution Services, will make training programs available to law enforcement officers, prosecutors, staff at domestic violence shelters and other criminal justice personnel who work with domestic violence cases. A … Continued
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September 18, 2019

Elliott suggests his removal from transportation committee by Ivey was act of retaliation

State Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope, suggested that Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to remove him from the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II committee yesterday was an act of retaliation against him for opposing the Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project.  Ivey’s office confirmed yesterday that State Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, will take … Continued
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September 10, 2019

Republicans resist Alabama NAACP call for Ivey to resign

On Thursday, Alabama NAACP President Bernard Simelton called on Gov. Kay Ivey to resign from office after it was revealed that Ivey had performed a skit in blackface and overalls making fun of poor Black sharecroppers crawling around on their knees for cigar butts while she was a college student at Auburn University during the … Continued
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September 4, 2019