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Governor expected to update stay-at-home order Tuesday

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to address the status of her stay-at-home order Tuesday morning at a press conference at the state capitol, according to several lawmakers who were on a conference call with the governor Monday and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris. The governor’s office says the press conference will be at … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 27, 2020

Trump says it is too early for Georgia to reopen its economy

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is set to lift a number of restrictions in Georgia as early as Friday. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he disagrees with Kemp’s decision to move quickly to reopen large parts of the state’s economy. “I told the governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, that I disagree, strongly, with his decision … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 23, 2020

Aderholt: Business leaders he polled say economy should reopen May 1

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, sent Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey a letter this week stating that the majority consensus of the business leaders he consulted is that the Alabama economy should reopen on May 1. “The majority consensus (64% of respondents) is that Alabamians are prepared to return to work and that the economy should begin … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 23, 2020

Brooks: Every day Ivey delays reopening causes “more economic suffering”

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Wednesday repeated his call for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to lift the restrictions that have shut down the Alabama economy. “Every day, Governor Ivey delays causes more economic suffering by Alabama’s economy,” Brooks stated on social media. On Monday, Brooks, after consulting with his appointed counsel of advisors, sent a … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 23, 2020

Ivey says plan for reopening the economy “will be data driven not date driven”

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held her weekly briefing Monday with state legislators to update them on the state’s COVID-19 response and plans for reopening the economy. Ivey told state legislators that reopening the economy will be data-driven rather than date-driven. Reopening the economy will be a balance of health and economics, she said. Thirty to … Continued

Brandon Moseley and Nicole Jones

April 21, 2020

Ivey announces that F-35s will go to Dannelly Field

Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that the Secretary of the Air Force has officially selected the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannely Field in Montgomery as the Air National Guard’s 6th operational location for the F-35s. “After significant work, Montgomery, Alabama is officially going to be home to the F-35s,” Gov. Ivey said. “Our … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 16, 2020

Sessions: FFRF’s demands that Ivey stop praying is ridiculous

Wednesday, former Senator and GOP Senate candidate Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, said that Alabamians will not be intimidated by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Sessions was responding to a letter that the FFRF sent to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) demanding that she stop praying at press conferences and citing scriptures. “This is RIDICULOUS,” Sessions said. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 9, 2020

State leaders briefed on efforts to combat coronavirus

State leaders held a conference call Monday led by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on the coronavirus that is sweeping the state of Alabama and state efforts to fight the spread of the deadly virus. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said that he appreciated Governor Ivey’s statewide shelter in place order that was issued through … Continued

Brandon Moseley and Nicole Jones

April 7, 2020

Roby: Stay-at-home order has potential to drastically slow spread of virus

Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said Monday that Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s stay-at-home order has the potential to drastically slow the spread of the coronavirus in Alabama. Roby emphasized the importance of social distancing and that the governor’s order puts the safety of Alabamians first. “t’s important that Alabamians are prepared to follow the advice and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 7, 2020

FFRF urges Ivey to stop promoting Christianity

The Wisconsin based Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Monday, criticizing her Friday press conference and demanding that she stop using her office to promote Christianity. The group chastised Ivey for, “Your use of your office to promote Christianity. FFRF’s purposes are to protect the constitutional principle of separation … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 7, 2020