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Alabama leaders express thoughts and prayers for Kay Ivey as she begins cancer treatments

On Thursday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey revealed that she has a malignancy in her lung and that treatment will begin today with outpatient surgery at UAB followed by radiation treatments. Alabamians have reacted to the news with prayers and well wishes for the popular governor. Ivey is the First Republican woman governor in state history … Continued
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September 20, 2019

Commission on artificial Intelligence meets today

The Alabama Commission on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Associated Technologies will hold its inaugural meeting today at 10:00 a.m. at the State Capitol in the Old Archives Room. The commission was created during the 2019 regular session by the Alabama Legislature. Senator Jabo Waggoner’s (R-Vestavia Hills) introduced Senate Joint Resolution seven which passed unanimously. SJR7 … Continued
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September 12, 2019

Alabama Republican Executive Committee votes to oppose abolishing elected school board

Saturday, the Alabama Republican Executive Committee voted in favor of a resolution opposing a state constitutional amendment Constitutional amendment 284, if ratified by the voters, would replace the elected school board with a school commission appointed by the Governor. The amendment also repeals the highly unpopular Common Core standards, but requires that the Board replace … Continued
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August 26, 2019

Mobile MPO temporarily takes the Mobile River bridge project off Transportation Improvement Plan

The Alabama Department of Transportation experienced yet another setback on Wednesday for its controversial plan to build a bridge of the Mobile River and replace the existing Mobile Bayway. The Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization voted unanimously to table all items related to the construction of ALDOT’s $2.1 billion toll bridge plan. What normally would be … Continued
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August 23, 2019

Baldwin County Democrats oppose Mobile River toll bridge

The Baldwin County Democratic Party released a statement Wednesday announcing that they are opposed to the proposed tolls on the I-10 bridge and Bayway. The Baldwin County Democratic Party said the tolls are an unjust tax on the working people of Southwest Alabama. The group said in a statement: “The Baldwin County Democratic Party is … Continued
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August 22, 2019
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Past prominent state legislators

The 2019 Legislative Session is now in the books. As each session is observed, it is apparent that primary, powerful, state senators control the flow and outcome of any and all legislative sessions. Current Alabama State Senators Del Marsh, Jabo Waggoner, Greg Reed, and Arthur Orr wield immense influence. This has been true throughout history. … Continued
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June 12, 2019

Ivey announces “Take the Lead, Alabama” Initiative

Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced her “Take the Lead, Alabama” initiative at a press conference. Alongside legislators, the governor expressed her steadfast commitment to education reform in the state of Alabama. “Since taking office, I’ve made improving education a top priority,” Gov. Ivey said. “As a former teacher, I recognize that strong leadership and … Continued
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June 11, 2019

Ivey, Marsh praise Legislature for passing bill to end elected state school board

Friday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 397, which replaces the elected state school board with an appointed commission. The Senate had already passed the bill. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) praised the Legislature’s decision. “Today, because of strong, bipartisan efforts, the future for Alabama’s education system is extremely promising,” Ivey said. “Every … Continued
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June 3, 2019