Governor Kay Ivey

News

Ivey’s General Fund budget bill introduced in State Senate

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed General Fund budget dropped in the Senate Tuesday. The bill, which funds Alabama’s non-education agencies, is being carried by Sen. Trip Pittman, R-Montrose, who chairs the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee. Ivey’s proposal would bring a 9.5 percent increase for the General Fund … Continued

Chip Brownlee

January 17, 2018

Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of winter weather system

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency Monday afternoon ahead of what is expected to be a serious winter weather event Tuesday into Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service based in Birmingham is forecasting that the system could bring snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice across most of … Continued

Chip Brownlee

January 16, 2018

Opinion

Gov. Ivey asks, “Why do you serve?”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In her first State of the State address, Gov. Kay Ivey hit all the right notes, even when evoking legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach’s statement on why he wrote music. Ivey rightfully took credit for righting the ship of state as she promised at her swearing-in ceremony nine months … Continued

Bill Britt

January 10, 2018

Governor pushes state employee pay raises, investment in education in first State of the State

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A year ago, former Gov. Robert Bentley delivered his last State of the State address, setting goals for a Legislative Session that not only would see many of his priorities fall short but encompass the end his political career. Last night, Gov. Kay Ivey delivered her first — an … Continued

Chip Brownlee

January 10, 2018

In shift from Bentley plan, Ivey calls for new investment in prisons, correctional officers

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey shifted further away from former Gov. Robert Bentley’s plan to build new mega-prison as a solution for overcrowding and prison conditions federal courts have repeatedly ruled as unconstitutional. In her State of the State Tuesday, Ivey pushed for new investment in prisons and the Department … Continued

Chip Brownlee

January 10, 2018

Ivey praises $1.5 trillion tax bill but won’t speak out on CHIP funding

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday praised the passage of the Republican-sponsored $1.5 trillion tax bill but has largely avoided speaking publicly on Congress’ failure to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program, an initiative that provides health coverage to more than 150,000 children in the state. In a statement … Continued

Chip Brownlee

December 21, 2017

Write-in candidate Mac Watson: Open letter to the voters of Alabama

By Mac Watson Husband, son, small business owner, write-in Senatorial candidate November 21, 2017 Dear Alabama voters: Seven weeks ago, I launched my campaign with a Facebook page, an email address, and a website. I launched my campaign because I felt that the people of Alabama deserve better than either of the candidates for Senate … Continued

Guest Contributor

November 22, 2017

Democratic House Minority Leader speaks out on special election, Moore allegations

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D- Huntsville, Saturday evening released a statement on Facebook praising Republican Gov. Kay Ivey’s commitment to see the December 12 special election move forward, despite calls for her to halt the election after reported allegations against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore. “The Governor’s … Continued

Bill Britt

November 11, 2017

Trump has Alabama “covered” for Irma

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The phone rang early in the Alabama governor’s mansion Sunday morning. President Donald Trump was calling. Gov. Kay Ivey said Trump called twice on Sunday to assure her that he had “Alabama covered” in case of issues with Hurricane Irma. Asked by Ivey what that meant, she said Trump … Continued

Josh Moon

September 11, 2017

Opinion

Does Governor Ivey support a vote on the lottery?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter At a recent press gaggle, a reporter asked Governor Kay Ivey what the chances of Alabama passing a lottery are? Alabama is one of only six states that does not have some form of lottery. Her statement while clear to those who understand Alabama’s 1901 Constitution was taken out of … Continued

Bill Britt

August 25, 2017