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AG establishes response teams to answer official and public questions about state health orders

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the establishment of response teams within the Attorney General’s Office to provide authoritative answers to law enforcement, public officials, businesses, employees and residents of Alabama concerning enforcement and compliance of the State Health Order relating to the coronavirus pandemic issued by Governor Kay Ivey and State Health Officer … Continued
April 10, 2020

Governor Ivey launches new COVID-19 search engine tool

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the launch of a COVID-19 search engine tool that enhances the state’s official resource site, altogetheralabama.org. Through a public-private partnership between Yext and the state of Alabama, this innovative platform will provide real-time answers to questions about everything from the virus itself, through a symptom checker that was developed … Continued
April 9, 2020
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Ainsworth: Closing schools is the right call in the fight against COVID-19

Will Ainsworth is Alabama’s lieutenant governor. Governor Kay Ivey, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey and the members of his learning options task force deserve commendation for making the difficult decision to keep K-12 public schools across Alabama physically closed for the remainder of the academic year. The closure certainly disappoints students who will … Continued
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March 27, 2020

Governor Ivey releases statement on Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus case

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, upon learning of Alabama’s first confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case, released the following statement: “Along with my fellow Alabamians, I have closely monitored the rapidly changing events regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a state, we have taken precautionary measures and made preparations in the case that the virus would eventually reach … Continued
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March 13, 2020
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Vote yes on Amendment One

Alabamians should follow Governor Kay Ivey, and Senate Pro Tempore Sen. Del Marsh, by voting yes on Ballot Amendment One, for the State Appointed School Board. Let me begin by discussing the magnitude, criticality, and significance, why this education bill must favorably pass. First, let’s talk about the current world, in which we live, and … Continued
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March 2, 2020
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Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy yields positive recommendations

It should come as no surprise, that our state is in need of serious criminal justice reform. In July, Governor Kay Ivey established a Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy, and it has been an honor to serve as chair and her representative on her behalf as we seek solutions for the complex issues facing … Continued
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January 31, 2020
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Alabama Parole Board should resist ACLU push to release more prisoners

Based on a recent report, it appears that the ACLU is more worried about convicted felons than the safety of Alabama communities. The report by the ACLU of Alabama is critical of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles for the reforms that have reduced the number of paroles. The parole board under the leadership … Continued
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January 20, 2020