Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

“We are citizens:” Incarcerated activist says Ivey is creating dangerous situation

Governor Kay Ivey continues to maintain that the demands put forward by individuals are "unreasonable."

John H. Glenn

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October 3, 2022

Lindy Blanchard receives American Conservative Union endorsement

Blanchard is one of seven Republicans running against incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 7, 2022

Alabama governor signs ban on transgender athletes in public school sports

Over two-thirds of Americans oppose bans on transgender athletics, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

John H. Glenn

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April 24, 2021

Kay Ivey ranked as 10th most popular governor in the country, poll shows

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is the 10th most popular governor in the U.S. and the most, according to a new poll. The Morning Consult newest Governor Approval Ranking shows Ivey approval rating at 58 percent compared to a disapproval rating of 28 percent Morning Consult conducted 493,910 surveys with registered U.S. voters from October 1 through … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

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January 17, 2020

New I-20/59 Bridge in Birmingham will be dedicated today

Driving through Birmingham will be much easier with the completion of the I-20/59 Bridge this weekend. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) will participate in the I-20/59 Bridge dedication this afternoon. After a year of construction, the I-20/59 Bridge is expected to reopen on or before Tuesday, January 21. Joining the governor will be state Senator … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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January 17, 2020

Polls show majority of Americans support legal abortion

Last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a near-total ban on abortion. But polls from just last year show the majority of Americans support access to abortion in some cases, rather than an outright ban on the practice. Polls from last year show that 48 percent of Americans identify as pro-choice, while 48 percent as … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

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May 24, 2019

Ivey calls stay of execution for Christopher Lee Price a miscarriage of justice

Late Thursday night, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) called the granting of a stay of execution for death row inmate Christopher Lee Price “a miscarriage of justice.” “This evening, the state of Alabama witnessed a miscarriage of justice,” Gov. Ivey said. “Just days before Christmas in 1991, Christopher Lee Price brutally took the life of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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April 12, 2019

Ivey awards grant to assist children whose parents are incarcerated

Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) has awarded a $25,000 grant to assist a nonprofit organization that helps children whose parents or loved ones are currently in jail or in prison. The nonprofit group, Extended Family for Kids, will use the grant funds to expand its availability to schools across Alabama. The program uses curriculum … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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March 13, 2019

Governor signs infrastructure legislation

Tuesday, March 12 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed landmark legislation that will give the state an additional $310 million per year to improve infrastructure across the state. The Governor made the legislation the focus of her state of the state address less than a week ago. “Today, March 12 is a historic day for … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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March 12, 2019