Steve Pelham

News

Gov. Kay Ivey promises she’s healthy: “I’ve never felt better”

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Facing reporters today in the Old House Chambers in the State Capitol, Gov. Kay Ivey promised she is healthy and capable of running the state, following a report from Alabama Political Reporter that Ivey and her staff tried to cover up a hospitalization for mini strokes in … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 19, 2017

Gov. Ivey’s office says she’s “healthy,” doesn’t dispute APR report

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter While Gov. Kay Ivey’s office declined to confirm on Thursday that she had been admitted to a Colorado hospital for “stroke-like” issues in April 2015, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency all but did. On Wednesday, APR reported that numerous sources said Ivey spent four days in a Colorado hospital … Continued

Josh Moon

May 19, 2017

Ivey’s Chief of Staff hid hospitalization after stroke-like symptoms

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In April 2015, then Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey was admitted to a hospital in Colorado due to a series of stroke-like attacks, according to two high-ranking former government officials. Ivey had flown to the Aerospace State Association Annual Meeting held in Colorado Springs that year. She was accompanied by … Continued

Bill Britt

May 17, 2017

Opinion

Fake news, a frivolous lawsuit, and the Ivey Administration’s unknown unknowns

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently, Governor Kay Ivey’s “chief” legal counsel Bryan Taylor took to social media to explain to his followers how to spot a fake news account. He also conducted a Twitter poll that asked if people believed Yellowhammer News, AL Today, or The Alabama Political Reporter were credible news sources. … Continued

Bill Britt

May 16, 2017

Gov. Ivey’s Legal Advisor’s State filings lists, debt, income, and more

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter After taking the oath of office to become the 54th Governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey said, “The Ivey administration will be open, transparent, and honest.” Gov. Ivey’s top Legal Advisor, Bryan Taylor, listed his total personal indebtedness for 2015, between $600,000 and $850,000. His salary was around $145,000, with … Continued

Bill Britt

May 2, 2017