Gov. Kay Ivey

Infrastructure passage will be hallmark for Gov. Kay Ivey and the Legislature

The five day Special Legislative Session that addressed the increase in the gas tax to fund an Infrastructure Rebuilding Program for the state was a remarkable success. I still marvel at the adroitness, efficiency and expediency in which the governor accomplished this monumental initiative. She called for a Special Session on the night of her … Continued

Steve Flowers

May 15, 2019

Opinion

No surprise at all: Lawmakers are already trying to get their hands on gas tax money

Two months. That’s how long it took for Alabama politicians to break all of those oh-so-sincere promises to you about the gas tax. Two months ago, when the Legislature was debating this 10-cent gas tax increase — the one that can be increased another penny for years to come — there was one often-repeated promise … Continued

Josh Moon

May 14, 2019

Sen. Gerald Allen elected chairman of Joint Transportation Committee

Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, was unanimously chosen to serve as the chairman of the Joint Transportation Committee in the Legislature by its members. During the March special legislative session, the Joint Transportation Committee’s mission was broadened due to Gov. Kay Ivey’s Rebuild Alabama infrastructure plan. The broadening was meant to create more accountability for the … Continued

Jessica Ballard

May 1, 2019

Opinion

Senate must wake up before selling out the state to Poarch Creeks

On Twitter, former conservative Senate Republican lawmaker Dick Brewbaker called on his colleagues to “Wake up!!!” It now appears a few senators are coming out from under the fog surrounding the pro-Indian lottery bill and realizing that not only have they been played for fools by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, they have also … Continued

Bill Britt

April 25, 2019

Fuel tax to fund transportation projects in Autauga and Cherokee counties

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday that transportation projects in Autauga and Cherokee counties were selected by the Alabama Department of Transportation as part of the Rebuild Alabama First Year Plan 2020. Ivey signed the Rebuild Alabama Act into law on March 12. The bill will gradually increase Alabama’s fuel tax over the next three … Continued

Gabby Dance

April 24, 2019

Ivey administration moves another step forward with prison plan

Several developers are interested in being contracted to improve the state’s prison system, the governor’s office said Thursday, just weeks after the Department of Justice laid out an explosive report documenting unsafe conditions in the state’s prisons. Gov. Kay Ivey’s office and the Alabama Department of Corrections said Wednesday that several developers have expressed interest … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 19, 2019

Gov. Ivey responds to president’s major disaster declaration for the state

On April 17, President Donald Trump gave Alabama a Major Disaster Declaration, which aims to help push federal funding into the state following the natural disasters it has faced since February. Following the president’s decision, Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement in response to the funding. “The state of Alabama is far too familiar with … Continued

Mikayla Burns

April 18, 2019

Poll: Ivey has high approval rating; Trump, Shelby follow behind in Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey has a strong approval rating among Alabama voters, a new poll released Wednesday shows. Her approval rating is bolstered by relatively high approval from voters across the aisle. Ivey draws the strongest approval rating in Alabama at 60 percent approval, much higher than President Donald Trump, Sen. Richard Shelby or Sen. Doug … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 17, 2019

AG supports bill to reform pardons and paroles board

Attorney General Steve Marshall is supporting legislation intended to reform the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The legislation, proposed by the attorney general’s office, is sponsored by Republican Sen. Cam Ward and Republican State Rep. Connie Rowe. The bill comes after months of controversy surrounding the parole board and its release practices. In October, … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 11, 2019

Former Ivey aide announces candidacy for House District 74

A former aide to Gov. Kay Ivey has announced his campaign for House District 74. Daniel Sparkman, Ivey’s press secretary until last week when he resigned to run for the seat, announced Wednesday he would campaign for the seat formerly held by the late Rep. Dimitri Polizos. Polizos died suddenly last month from a heart … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 11, 2019