Kay Ivey

Shelby applauds the agreement on the Mobile Harbor Project

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby on Wednesday praised the announcement that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, and the Alabama State Port Authority have officially entered into a Project Partnership Agreement to deepen and widen the Mobile Harbor Ship Channel by late 2024 or early 2025. The agreement was signed today by Colonel Sebastien … Continued

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June 18, 2020

Governor says there will be no special session before August

Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) told legislators that there will be no special session prior to August because the state’s budget numbers will not be in before July 15. The Governor told the legislators in a video conference that all options are on the table on whether or not there will be a special … Continued

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June 11, 2020

Brooks says widening I-565 is an investment in the future

Monday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) expressed his satisfaction with the news that Interstate 565 had begun a much-anticipated widening project. “Work is set to begin Monday on widening I-565 from 4 to 6 lanes between Madison and I-65! This milestone has been a long time coming,” Brooks said. “I am thankful to Governor Ivey for … Continued

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June 9, 2020

Ivey announces development of coronavirus relief fund expenditure request form

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced a Coronavirus Relief Fund Expenditure Request Form has been developed for the public to submit for reimbursement for expenses incurred from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). “As your governor, input from Alabama citizens is something I value and take into consideration each and every day,” Governor Ivey said. … Continued

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June 5, 2020

Byrne opposes Trump plan to use U.S. military to stop unrest

President Donald Trump said he would deploy active-duty American armed forces to stop unrest in major American cities if governors fail to use the National Guard. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced that he opposed the president’s plan. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, has been a staunch Trump supporter in the House of Representatives, … Continued

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June 4, 2020

Moody police officer shot and killed in the line of duty

Moody Police Sergeant Stephen Williams was shot and killed Tuesday in the line of duty at the Super 8 Motel on Highway 411, multiple news outlets have reported. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement in response to the officer’s death. “I am deeply saddened to hear Sergeant Stephen Williams was killed in the line … Continued

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June 3, 2020

Sessions: Looting will continue until arrests are made, lawbreakers are jailed

Monday morning, former Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Sessions (R) called on Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) to call out the National Guard and for Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to impose a curfew on the troubled city. “The surge of destruction and violence we witnessed last night in the great city of Birmingham … Continued

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June 2, 2020

Unified Command Center at heart of COVID-19 response

Alabama’s fight against the coronavirus is headed from the Unified Command center, a “war room” set up by the governor, where 175 state employees lead Alabama’s response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Unified Command Center is located in the RSA Tower in downtown Montgomery. Alabama’s Unified Command for COVID-19 Response is a team comprised … Continued

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June 1, 2020

Aderholt: Alabama has shown how to reopen for business

Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said “Alabama has shown the country and the world how to properly reopen for business.” Aderholt made the remarks in an email to constituents. “As we make our way into the first full week of June, I think it is important to remember the great strides we have made as … Continued

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June 1, 2020