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Ivey joins school choice rally at State Capitol

Ivey had previously announced her intent to support legislation that would create Education Savings Accounts.

Jacob Holmes

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January 23, 2024

Governor invites Alabamians to annual Christmas tree lighting

Trees in years past have measured in at approximately 35 feet, but this year’s cedar boasts a towering height of 40 feet.

December 2, 2022

Celebration of life ceremonies honor Alabama native Rep. John Lewis

The family of Rep. John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that will take place over the next six days.

Brandon Moseley

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July 25, 2020

Congressman John Lewis to lie in state in Alabama’s State Capitol

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, released a statement Thursday applauding the decision to honor Civil Rights icon and Congressman John Lewis by allowing his body to lie in state in Alabama’s State Capitol. Lewis will make final crossing from Selma to Montgomery to lie in state in Montgomery, Sewell announced. “In this deeply sorrowful moment of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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July 24, 2020

Roby introduces resolution honoring Alabama on its bicentennial

Alabama will have been a state for 200 years on December 14, 2019. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and the rest of the Alabama congressional delegation introduced a resolution in Congress marking this historical event. “Last Tuesday, I led the efforts alongside my Alabama colleagues in introducing a resolution that honors the 200th anniversary of Alabama’s … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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November 26, 2019

Gov. Ivey holds ceremonial bill signing

Gov. Kay Ivey held a ceremonial bill signing on Monday morning at the State Capitol for 10 pieces of legislation approved during the 2019 Regular Session.  The bills ceremonially signed by Ivey included:   HB549 – This bill, sponsored by Rep. Laura Hall and Sen. Greg Albritton, authorizes the Department of Public Health to provide education … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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August 13, 2019

City leaders join Ivey in support of gas tax plan

Municipal leaders from across the state joined Gov. Kay Ivey at the State Capitol on Friday, March 1, for a press conference on her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan. The plan proposes a 10-cent increase on Alabama’s fuel tax. Currently, the state imposes a flat tax of 18 cents per gallon on gas and 19 cents … Continued

Gabby Dance

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March 4, 2019

Ainsworth pushes better education, more ethical government in inaugural speech

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth focused on education, job creation and ethics in government in his inaugural speech after being sworn in Monday in Montgomery. Ainsworth took the oath of office Monday during the inaugural festivities. Gov. Kay Ivey, Attorney General Steve Marshall and other statewide elected officials also took their oaths Monday. On the steps … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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January 15, 2019

Zeigler completes year-end audit

As 2018 closes, State Auditor Jim Zeigler says that his office, which he calls “the watchman for the people” suffered adversities in 2018, but overcame them with solid improvements. The biggest setback was when the Auditor’s staff were kicked out of Alabama State House. In April, the Legislative Council notified Zeigler that his staff must … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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December 26, 2018