Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor?
Ivey’s solid approval highlights steady leadership, but questions remain whether that support will carry into Alabama’s next race.
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The V: Alabama session ends quietly as power shifts and GOP tensions rise
A cautious session ended with key issues untouched, Senate power subtly reshuffled and Republican divisions spilling into view before election season.
April 13, 2026
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See recent postsGov. Ivey’s steady leadership has made Alabama stronger
Nine years after crisis, Governor Kay Ivey leaves Alabama more stable and better positioned, with a strong foundation for future progress.
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
Supporters argued the legislation provided immediate relief to consumers while allowing a wider range of perspectives in utility regulation decisions.
April 3, 2026
Gov. Ivey awards $460M to expand broadband
Investment will bring high-speed internet to 92,000 locations, strengthening economic growth, education access and long-term infrastructure across Alabama.
Doug Jones calls on Ivey to suspend gas tax
The suggestion comes on the heels of similar action taken in Georgia.
The V: Tackles clemency, school prayer, PSC overhaul, GOP infighting
Host Bill Britt and panelists Susan Britt and Josh Moon examined several of Alabama’s most pressing political fights.
March 16, 2026
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Governor Kay Ivey commuted Charles “Sonny” Burton’s death sentence after concluding executing him while the shooter lives would be unjust.
Activists call on governor to spare Sonny Burton from execution
More than 60,000 signatures were delivered, urging clemency for the inmate who sits on death row because of a crime he did not commit.
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See recent postsThe cost–benefit analysis of mercy in capital punishment
The political calculus can be unforgiving: show mercy and risk criticism; refuse and face little political consequence.