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Auto supplier Toyota Boshoku set to open facility in Athens

Japanese auto supplier Toyota Boshoku America is set to open a new $50 million facility in Athens, Alabama. At full production, the manufacturing facility will support about 400 jobs in Limestone County. Gov. Kay Ivey joined representatives of Toyota Boshoku and local leaders in Limestone County today to announce that the global automotive supplier plans … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 11, 2019

Governor’s former press secretary to announce bid for House District 74

Gov. Kay Ivey’s former press secretary Daniel Sparkman, who stepped down from his position last week, is expected to announce his bid for the open Alabama House seat in Montgomery made vacant by the death of Republican State Rep. Dimitri Polizos, who died in March. Sparkman, who served in Ivey’s office as press secretary since … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 10, 2019

Opinion

Legislative issues other than infrastructure, gas tax

There is no question that Gov. Kay Ivey’s Infrastructure/Gas Tax Program was the cornerstone issue of this legislative session. This monumental legislation will be a tremendous enhancement for Alabama’s economic development for decades to come. Ivey and the legislative leadership deserve accolades for addressing this important project. They were indeed thinking of the next generation … Continued

Steve Flowers

April 10, 2019

Gov. Kay Ivey introduces 2020 Census initiative

Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off the Alabama Counts outreach initiative, an effort to encourage Alabamians to fill out the 2020 census, alongside 200 mayors, county commissioners, legislators and community leaders on Thursday in Montgomery. Until the ten-year census in spring 2020, Ivey will be promoting this campaign. The state’s 2020 census theme, chosen by Ivey, … Continued

Gabby Dance

April 9, 2019

Opinion

Make Alabama U.S. Space Command headquarters

Dear Secretary Wilson, Gen. Goldfein and Gen. Raymond, recently Gov. Kay Ivey flawlessly welcomed and highly exceptionally hosted Vice President Mike Pence and the National Space Council to the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Madam Secretary, congratulations on your unanimous selection as the next president of University of Texas at El Paso. Thank … Continued

Glenn Henry

April 9, 2019

Former Alabama Supreme Court justice tapped as new senior services commissioner

The governor has appointed a new commissioner to oversee the state Department of Senior Services, the cabinet agency that administers programs for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Gov. Kay Ivey chose Jean Brown for the position. She will take over on April 15. “Jean’s experience in state government and the legal field will be … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 4, 2019

Opinion

Gov. Kay Ivey making us proud

Gov. Kay Ivey made us very proud by welcoming Vice President Mike Pence and the National Space Council to the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville this week. I watched the three -hour event through live streaming. It was awesome. I was happy to see our Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson on the … Continued

Glenn Henry

March 29, 2019

Governor honors eight winners with 2019 Trade Excellence Awards

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the winners of the 2019 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards. The awards, announced Wednesday, recognize companies that fuel Alabama’s export business, which sends innovative designs and products worldwide. “Our winners this year range in size from the small business to the large corporation and also hail from different parts of Alabama,” … Continued

Chip Brownlee

March 28, 2019

Gov. Kay Ivey announces GE Aviation to boost 3D printing in Auburn

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on March 20 a new initiative to invest $50 million to improve and expand on GE Aviation’s manufacturing operation in Auburn. The site was the first to mass produce jet components using 3D-printing technologies. GE Aviation will create 60 new jobs as part of the expansion, add new additive production machines … Continued

Mikayla Burns

March 21, 2019

Opinion

Gov. Kay Ivey is a game changer

Gov. Kay Ivey has become an awesome game changer within Alabama politics. As the third most popular governor within the United States, Ivey has earned the trust and respect from the nation. Most significantly, Ivey has surrounded herself with a sphere of influence of trusted persons, who are willing to fight for the state of … Continued

Glenn Henry

March 19, 2019