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A look at other issues Ivey touched on in inaugural address

Among the 2,766 words in Gov. Kay Ivey’s inaugural speech, she addressed a few major themes and some gems and clues on critical issues that she wants to tackle over the next four years. Roads and bridges were front and center in Ivey’s remarks, as were prisons, but within the text she emphasized other priorities, … Continued

Bill Britt

January 16, 2019

Ivey uses inaugural address to call for infrastructure, corrections funding

During her inaugural address Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey, who is beginning her first full term as Alabama’s 54th governor, called on the Legislature to improve the state’s infrastructure and replace aging prisons. The governor was sworn into office Monday morning on the steps of the State Capitol. Ivey used the legacy of Gov. Lurleen Wallace, … Continued

Chip Brownlee

January 14, 2019

Opinion

A new quadrennium: Alabama potpourri and trivia

As we begin this New Year of 2019, Alabama begins a new quadrennium in state government. All of our Constitutional state officeholders begin their new four-year terms this month. Governor Kay Ivey will be sworn in for a four-year term on January 14. Also, being sworn in on Inauguration Day will be Will Ainsworth as … Continued

Steve Flowers

January 2, 2019

Opinion

Now, a Medicaid program built around families and communities

The elections of November 6th are over, and now, in Washington and in Montgomery legislators again take up the task of governing. As the leader of Alabama’s twenty-seven Republican state senators, my focus is on working with other lawmakers and Governor Kay Ivey to make state government more efficient and to keep job growth strong. … Continued

Greg Reed

December 12, 2018

Governor’s office announces death of Alabama’s First Dog, Bear

The Office of the Governor is sad to announce the death of Bear, Governor Kay Ivey’s beloved dog, who passed away this afternoon from ongoing health issues. Bear, a 14-year old Chow mix, was adopted by Governor Ivey in 2005 from a local vet after he was hit by a car. Bear was beloved by … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 19, 2018

Opinion

It’s time to get back to work in Montgomery

Winning football coaches tell their teams to celebrate victory for 24 hours then get back to work. We’re ready to get back to work in Montgomery! As the chair of the House Committee on Urban and Rural Development, I have three number one legislative goals in no particular order; they are all number one: Urban … Continued

Randall Shedd

November 12, 2018

Opinion

DAs can make the difference

Alabamians are ready to see a broken criminal justice system fixed, and it’s time to let those sitting in the most powerful position know it — our District Attorneys (DAs). District Attorneys are the lead prosecutors in counties across the state, but what voters may not realize is that the District Attorney wields an incredible … Continued

Dillon Nettles

November 1, 2018

Opinion

Labor Day’s forgotten meaning still hotly debated

Labor Day is intended to be a tribute to the labor movement and, “is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s website. Today, in Republican-dominated states, labor unions are seen as an enemy to free enterprise. David Macaray writing for CounterPunch suggests it’s not the … Continued

Bill Britt

September 3, 2018

Business Facilities Magazine awards Alabama its best business climate ranking

Tuesday Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that Business Facilities Magazine, an economic development-focused publication, ranked Alabama’s business climate at the top among the states in a new analysis that examined performance in several key economic categories. The publication cited Alabama’s successful recruitment of the Toyota-Mazda joint venture automobile manufacturing plant to illustrate the state’s … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 25, 2018

Opinion

Gerald Dial is a steady hand for Alabama

Alabama’s economy is growing…but it can do so much more. The key is having the right leadership in all elected positions, people who have vision. So far, Governor Kay Ivey has shown she has what it takes to make important changes and place our state in a position to win. Did you know agriculture and forestry together are the biggest industry … Continued

Charles Bishop

July 13, 2018