Governor of Alabama since 2017
UAW ‘misinformation and scare tactics’ threaten jobs: Ivey, Southern governors denounce union efforts
al.com/news/2024/04/uaw-misinformation-and-scare-tactics-threaten-jobs-ivey-southern-governors-denounce-union-efforts.html
Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee
- This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.
- The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.
- The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.
- Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey visited a drive-thru safari south of Montgomery earlier this week to meet several animals including her namesake, “Miss Kay,” a llama ... Show more www.al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-gov-kay-ivey-meets-miss-kay-a-llama-named-after-her-despite-petas-urging-she-forgo-visit.html
Alabama beach toll going away in May: State to purchase Foley Beach Express bridge
al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-beach-toll-going-away-aldot-plans-to-purchase-foley-beach-express-bridge-according-to-senator.html
'Time for Justice in Alabama': Supermajority of Mercedes-Benz Workers File for UAW Vote
commondreams.org/news/mercedes-alabama-uaw
Quick Glance: UAW making strides in unionization efforts in the South
- The UAW is increasing its efforts for unionization in the South.
- Employees at Mercedes in Vance, Alabama, have submitted a petition for a union election.
- The UAW has rapidly gained the majority of workers at Volkswagen and Mercedes.
- Wage issues and political resistance shape the debate around unionization in the South.
Union president blasts Gov. Kay Ivey: Alabama auto ‘workers are fed up with getting screwed’
al.com/news/2024/04/union-president-blasts-gov-kay-ivey-alabama-auto-workers-are-fed-up-with-getting-screwed.html
Alabama to consider $11 billion education budget, 2% teacher raises: Legislators are suggesting increases to assistant principal, school bus and technology ...
al.com/educationlab/2024/04/alabama-to-consider-11-billion-education-budget-2-teacher-raises.html
Alabama governor signs bill prohibiting DEI programs at schools, state agencies: This is the latest in a Republican-backed movement against diversity programs.
abcnews.go.com/US/alabama-governor-signs-bill-prohibiting-dei-programs-schools/story
Alabama Becomes Latest State to Nix State-Funded DEI Efforts as Gov. Kay Ivey Signs New Law
thedailybeast.com/alabama-becomes-latest-state-to-nix-state-funded-dei-efforts-as-gov-kay-ivey-signs-new-law
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Alabama Governor Bans Diversity Programs At Schools And State Agencies: The new law, known as SB 129, imposes restrictions on what it calls eight "divisive ...
essence.com/news/alabama-governor-bans-dei/
Alabama governor signs IVF bill giving patients, providers legal cover: The bill, signed less than three weeks after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/06/alabama-governor-signs-ivf-bill/
Quick Glance: Legal Action Against Alabama Clinic Following IVF Incident
- A couple from Florida has filed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic in Alabama, which was at the center of a pivotal decision by the state's Supreme Court that classified frozen embryos as children.
- The Supreme Court's ruling in Alabama raised significant concerns among doctors and IVF patients, who feared potential liability for the destruction of frozen embryos.
- Another lawsuit involves a fourth couple who experienced the loss of embryos during the 2020 incident, presenting similar circumstances as previous wrongful-death suits.
- Shortly after the Supreme Court's decision, almost half of Alabama's IVF clinics suspended procedures to some extent, with certain clinics halting all treatments while others continued everything except for embryo disposal.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill banning DEI programs in schools, public colleges, and state agencies.
The new law, SB 129 ... Show more
Republican Alabama governor signs IVF protections into law: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law a measure aimed at protecting in vitro ...
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Quick Glance: Ursula von der Leyen Secures EPP Support for 5 More Years
- Ursula von der Leyen wins EPP backing to lead EU for 5 more years.
- Von der Leyen lists challenges like war in Ukraine and rise of China.
- She receives 400 votes for another term, pledges economic progress and aid to Ukraine.
- Criticism of von der Leyen regarding environmental policies and actions towards Israel.
Alabama IVF Clinics Resume Services After New Immunity Law: Some, but not all, Alabama IVF clinics are operating again after the governor signed a bill into law ...
thecut.com/article/alabama-ivf-clinics-resume-services.html
Alabama colleges, students weigh options after Gov. Kay Ivey signs DEI bill into law
al.com/educationlab/2024/03/alabama-colleges-students-weigh-options-after-gov-kay-ivey-signs-dei-bill-into-law.html
Ivey signs bill banning some forms of help with absentee voting: SB 1 imposes felony penalties for paying someone or receiving a payment to distribute, collect ...
al.com/news/2024/03/gov-kay-ivey-signs-bill-banning-some-forms-of-help-with-absentee-voting.html
Alabama Lawmakers Move to Protect I.V.F. Treatments: A court ruling declaring frozen embryos to be legally considered children has set off a scramble among ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/23/us/politics/alabama-ivf-treatment-law.html
Quick Glance: Trump Supports IVF After Alabama Ruling
- Former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for IVF.
- An Alabama Supreme Court ruling led to suspensions of IVF programs.
- The decision deepens divisions among conservatives over reproductive services.
- Trump and Haley distance themselves from an absolute abortion ban.
Alabama Passes Law Protecting IVF Providers from Prosecution: Alabama Republican Governor Kay Ivey signed into law a bill protecting in vitro fertilization ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/7/headlines/alabama_passes_law_protecting_ivf_providers_from_prosecution
‘Still much to do’ after Ivey signs school choice bill into law, Alabama GOP says
al.com/news/2024/03/still-much-to-do-after-ivey-signs-school-choice-bill-into-law-alabama-gop-says.html
Gov. Kay Ivey, speaking to the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, called the union’s efforts to organize at two of Alabama’s automotive manufacturing plants - ... Show more
Gov. Kay Ivey: ‘Now is the time’ for Alabama voters to have another say on lottery, gambling
al.com/news/2024/02/gov-kay-ivey-now-is-time-for-alabama-voters-to-have-another-say-on-lottery-gambling.html
Gov. Ivey: Alabama’s port in Mobile has ‘staggering’ annual $98 billion economic impact
al.com/news/2024/02/report-says-alabamas-port-in-mobile-has-economic-impact-of-98-billion.html
Facing backlash over IVF ruling, Alabama lawmakers look for a fix: Legislators prepared separate proposals that would seek to prevent a fertilized egg from being ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-facing-backlash-over-ivf-ruling-alabama-lawmakers-look-for-a-fix/
Paid articlePaid Gov. Kay Ivey announces latest round of local road projects funded from 2019 gas tax increase
al.com/news/2024/01/gov-kay-ivey-announces-latest-round-of-local-road-projects-funded-from-2019-gas-tax-increase.html
US Supreme Court Refuses to Stop Alabama Nitrogen Gas Execution: "The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment ...
commondreams.org/news/kenneth-smith-execution
Quick Glance: Alabama's First Execution with Nitrogen Gas: What Happened and What's Next
- Kenneth Smith was executed using nitrogen hypoxia, marking the nation’s first known execution with this method.
- Smith, 58, sentenced to death for a 1988 murder-for-hire, previously survived a failed lethal injection attempt in 2022.
- His legal team lost a final appeal to the US Supreme Court on Thursday evening, voicing concern about potential pain or torture from nitrogen hypoxia.
- Alabama's Attorney General expects many states to follow their example and is ready to assist in implementing this method.
Snow falls in Florence, Alabama late Sunday night. Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 25 counties in Alabama. #snowday #alabamaweather
Alabama declares state of emergency for 25 counties ahead of winter storm: "I am urging everyone to be prepared, take caution traveling and stay weather ...
al.com/news/2024/01/alabama-declares-state-of-emergency-for-25-counties-ahead-of-winter-storm.html
Willie Francis, Kenneth Smith, and the barbarity of state-sanctioned death | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article284830656.html
Alabama won’t collect state income tax on overtime pay after Jan. 1: House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville, sponsored the bill for the tax ...
al.com/news/2023/11/alabama-wont-collect-state-income-tax-on-overtime-pay-after-jan-1.html
Alabama plans to execute first person with nitrogen: For the first time in the USA, a criminal is to be killed by inhaling nitrogen. The method has never been ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article248318218/Alabama-will-ersten-Menschen-durch-Stickstoff-hinrichten.html
Quick Glance: Alabama approves first use of nitrogen gas for execution
- Alabama Supreme Court approves use of nitrogen gas for execution.
- Inmate Kenneth Eugene Smith will be executed using nitrogen hypoxia.
- The date of his execution will be determined later by the state's governor.
- Several US states have authorized the use of nitrogen gas as a method of execution.
Alabama Sets Date For First Nitrogen Gas Execution: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has earmarked a January 25 date for Kenneth Smith's execution.
newsweek.com/alabama-sets-date-first-ever-nitrogen-gas-execution-1842360
Librarian feels Alabamians ‘betrayed’ by recommendation to leave American Library Association
al.com/news/2023/10/librarian-feels-alabamians-betrayed-by-recommendation-to-leave-american-library-association.html
Ivey announces planning funds for disaster recovery in coastal Alabama three years after Zeta
al.com/news/2023/10/ivey-announces-planning-funds-for-disaster-recovery-in-coastal-alabama-three-years-after-zeta.html
Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags lowered to remember those killed by Hamas in Israel: The governor said Alabama stands in solidarity with Israel.
al.com/news/2023/10/gov-kay-ivey-orders-flags-lowered-to-remember-those-killed-by-hamas-in-israel.html
Ivey to deploy 275 Alabama national guardsmen to southern border: ‘Every state has become a border state’
al.com/politics/2023/10/ivey-to-deploy-275-alabama-national-guardsmen-to-southern-border-every-state-has-become-a-border-state.html
Emails: Alabama pre-K director removed ‘woke’ pre-K manual before resignation: A legislator had circulated complaints about the manual to Gov. Kay Ivey's ...
al.com/educationlab/2023/09/emails-alabama-pre-k-director-removed-woke-pre-k-manual-before-resignation.html
Ivey to group condemning Auburn baptism: ‘We will not be intimidated’: The governor also responded to a letter to Snead State Community College about prayers in ...
al.com/news/2023/09/ivey-to-group-condemning-auburn-baptism-we-will-not-be-intimidated.html
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Jumps on Book-Banning Bandwagon: She’s the latest to question what’s on the shelves of public libraries.
thedailybeast.com/alabama-gov-kay-ivey-jumps-on-book-banning-bandwagon
Gov. Kay Ivey announces widening of I-65 from Alabaster to Calera, other interstate projects
al.com/news/2023/08/gov-kay-ivey-announces-widening-of-i-65-from-alabaster-to-calera-other-interstate-projects.html
Alabama library controversies over ‘inappropriate’ children’s books draws scrutiny from Kay Ivey
al.com/educationlab/2023/09/alabama-library-agency-faces-scrutiny-from-kay-ivey-after-controversies-over-inappropriate-childrens-books.html
The Insane Feud Over a New $120 Million Bridge to Nowhere: There’s a new “bridge to nowhere” fight brewing in Alabama, and it’s become quite the issue.
thedailybeast.com/the-insane-feud-over-a-new-dollar120-million-bridge-to-nowhere
Paid articlePaid Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey praises Gulf Shores bridge decision: ‘Courts can stay in their lane’
al.com/news/2023/08/alabama-gov-kay-ivey-praises-gulf-shores-bridge-decision-courts-can-stay-in-their-lane.html
‘Get them off their fannies:’ Gov. Kay Ivey on how to grow Alabama’s workforce: Governor bemoans state ranking near bottom nationally in workforce participation.
al.com/news/2023/08/get-them-off-their-fannies-gov-kay-ivey-on-how-to-grow-alabamas-workforce.html
Kay Ivey remains one of the country’s most popular governors, poll shows: How does Kay Ivey's popularity stack up?
al.com/news/2023/07/kay-ivey-remains-one-of-the-countrys-most-popular-governors-poll-shows.html
Alabama carries out first execution since pause after Supreme Court declines to intervene
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4109292-alabama-carries-out-first-execution-since-pause-after-supreme-court-declines-to-intervene/
Ainsworth calls for change in ALDOT leadership, says I-65 should be prioritized : The state's No. 2 elected said he wants to see the state prioritize adding ...
al.com/news/2023/07/ainsworth-calls-for-change-in-aldot-leadership-says-i-65-should-be-prioritized.html
Alabama puts man to death in first execution since suspension lifted: Alabama executed a man early on Friday for beating an elderly woman to death two decades ...
reuters.com/legal/government/alabama-puts-man-death-first-execution-since-suspension-lifted-2023-07-21/
New sweet tea-inspired Alabama beer sold in cans depicting Kay Ivey as KFC’s Colonel Sanders
al.com/business/2023/07/new-sweet-tea-inspired-alabama-beer-sold-in-cans-depicting-kay-ivey-as-kfcs-colonel-sanders.html
Alabama Wants to Kill Jimi Barber: After a year of botched executions, the state is eager to prove it can kill someone without incident.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/alabama-execution-jimi-barber/674708/
Tornadoes clobber Mississippi. Hours later, its governor attends Republican fundraiser in Alabama
apnews.com/article/mississippi-governor-republican-fundraiser-tornadoes-fe457e5d56270290ce3eeb17301fa324
Quick Glance: Tornadoes Devastate Mississippi, Governor Attends Republican Fundraiser in Alabama
- Governor Tate Reeves attended a Republican fundraising event in Alabama while Mississippi residents were still suffering from tornado damage.
- The event, featuring Reeves and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, took place at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Birmingham.
- Money raised at the event was not designated for any specific campaign, according to campaign manager Elliott Husbands.
- Reeves did not use the state airplane to travel to the fundraiser event.
Gov. Kay Ivey calls special session to redraw Alabama’s congressional districts: The U.S Supreme Court ruled the current map most likely violates the Voting ...
al.com/news/2023/06/gov-kay-ivey-calls-special-session-to-redraw-alabamas-congressional-districts.html
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs grocery tax cut bill: Starting on September 1, shoppers will see a 1 percentage point cut in their overall sales tax on groceries.
al.com/news/2023/06/alabama-gov-kay-ivey-signs-grocery-tax-cut-bill.html
It’s fair to ask Nick Saban about Alabama’s racist politics: Black players have always been the foundation of Saban's success
deadspin.com/it-s-fair-to-ask-nick-saban-about-alabama-s-racist-poli-1850670590
Software glitch: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey just signed wrong version of fentanyl bill
al.com/news/2023/06/software-glitch-alabama-gov-kay-ivey-just-signed-wrong-version-of-fentanyl-bill.html
Here's your guide to Alabama's $150 tax rebate — how to get your money, when it will be sent, and other questions answered: www.al.com/news/2023/06/alabamas-150-tax-rebate-when-will-you-get-your-money-who-qualifies.html
GOP attorney Bryan Taylor announces run for Alabama chief justice: Taylor is a former state senator and former legal advisor for Gov. Kay Ivey.
al.com/news/2023/06/gop-attorney-bryan-taylor-announces-run-for-alabama-chief-justice.html
Alabama dam safety bill awaits signature from Ivey: If the bill is signed mandatory inspections will be required every two years for state owned dams ...
al.com/news/birmingham/2023/06/alabama-dam-safety-bill-awaits-signature-from-ivey.html
Paid articlePaid Gov. Kay Ivey amendment removes cap from tax exemption on overtime pay: The governor's amendment would mean there is no limit on the exemption workers could ...
al.com/news/2023/06/gov-kay-ivey-amendment-removes-cap-from-tax-exemption-on-overtime-pay.html
Alabama bans transgender women from college female sports teams: ‘It’s about fairness,’ Ivey says
al.com/news/2023/05/alabama-bans-transgender-women-from-college-female-sports-teams-its-about-fairness-ivey-says.html
Alabama governor signs bill placing limits on transgender athletes in college sports
cnn.com/2023/05/31/us/alabama-kay-ivey-transgender-athletes/
Alabama House, Senate pass ‘parental rights’ bill. What would it do?: The legislation prohibits the government from interfering with the “fundamental rights of ...
al.com/educationlab/2023/06/alabama-house-senate-pass-parental-rights-bill-what-would-it-do.html
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey offers to ‘fix’ ESPN tweet over transgender legislation : Ivey on Tuesday signed legislation that will ban transgender women from playing ...
al.com/sports/2023/05/alabama-gov-kay-ivey-offers-to-fix-espn-tweet-over-transgender-legislation.html
Alabama's law limiting transgender athletes in sports now includes college students
npr.org/2023/05/31/1179043530/alabama-transgender-athletes-colleges
Kay Ivey’s water park, airport projects stripped from $2.8 billion education money package
al.com/news/2023/05/kay-iveys-water-park-airport-projects-stripped-from-28-billion-education-money-package.html
Gov. Kay Ivey on Space Command: ‘Not taking ‘no’ for an answer’: Governor draws applause for comments about Space Command in Huntsville.
al.com/news/2023/05/gov-kay-ivey-on-space-command-not-taking-no-for-an-answer.html
Gov. Kay Ivey on dismissal of Alabama pre-k leader: ‘We need to focus on the basics, y’all’
al.com/news/2023/04/gov-kay-ivey-on-dismissal-of-alabama-pre-k-leader-we-need-to-focus-on-the-basics-yall.html
Alabama Education Director Ousted Over Book That Talks About Battling Racism: GOP Gov. Kay Ivey replaced the official for using a teacher training book she ...
huffpost.com/entry/alabama-education-director-fired-book-bans_n_644547b8e4b04997b57231c5
Quick Glance: Alabama Education Official Fired for Training Manual Containing "Woke Concepts"
- An Alabama early childhood education official was forced to quit after the governor expressed concern over a pre-K training material allegedly including "woke concepts."
- According to Kay Ivey of AL.com, the training book informed instructors that there are "larger systemic forces that perpetuate systems of White privilege," and the governor found it concerning the book that "LGBTQIA+ need to hear and see messages that promote equality, dignity and worth."
- According to the spokeswoman, Ivey "strongly believes that woke concepts have no place at any level of education in the state of Alabama."
- It can be found at AL.com.
Latest approval ratings for Kay Ivey, Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt: Kay Ivey is once again one of the most popular governors in the U.S.
al.com/news/2023/04/latest-approval-ratings-for-kay-ivey-tommy-tuberville-and-katie-britt.html
Sarah Huckabee Sanders jabs Bud Light, Dylan Mulvaney with ‘Real Women’ video featuring Kay Ivey
al.com/news/2023/04/sarah-huckabee-sanders-jabs-bud-light-dylan-mulvaney-with-real-women-video-featuring-kay-ivey.html
Dadeville shooting live updates: Four killed in Alabama at teen birthday party - BBC News
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-65293916
Quick Glance: Report: 4 Dead, Several Injured in US Teen Birthday Party Shooting
- The incident occurred at a 16th birthday party for a teenager. (Representational
- At least four people were killed and numerous others were injured in a small town shooting in the US state of Alabama on Sunday, according to authorities, who said the victims were celebrating a teen birthday party.
- "Currently there have been four confirmed fatalities and multiple injuries," the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency stated in a statement, without specifying if a suspect has been apprehended or identified.
Alabama Governor Forces Out Black Education Official Who Provided Training On Structural Racism, Calls It “Woke”
essence.com/news/alabama-governor-forces-out-barbara-cooper-woke/
Alabama lawmakers pass bill to require mandatory prison time for fentanyl: Possession of one gram or more pure fentanyl would be considered trafficking and would ...
al.com/news/2023/04/alabama-lawmakers-pass-bill-to-require-mandatory-prison-time-for-fentanyl.html
Alabama governor ousts a top education official over a book's 'woke concepts' on race
npr.org/2023/04/22/1171474014/alabama-governor-education-director-woke-book
Alabama Governor Forces Out Black Education Official Who Provided Training On Structural Racism, Calls It “Woke”
essence.com/news/alabama-governor-forces-out-barbara-cooper-woke/
Alabama governor wants $100 million of school funds for prison construction: Brings prison total to $1.4 billion with no ceiling in sight.
al.com/news/2023/03/alabama-governor-wants-100-million-of-school-funds-for-prison-construction.html
Gov. Kay Ivey says she won’t support state bailout of Birmingham-Southern College
al.com/educationlab/2023/03/gov-kay-ivey-says-she-wont-support-state-bailout-of-birmingham-southern-college.html
Alabama sets execution as state resumes lethal injections: The Alabama Supreme Court has authorized the execution of an inmate this summer as the state attempts ...
torontosun.com/news/world/alabama-sets-execution-as-state-resumes-lethal-injections
Alabama governor sends education dollars to water park: Montgomery whitewater development behind schedule, over budget.
al.com/news/2023/03/alabama-governor-sends-education-dollars-to-water-park.html
Ivey proposes $400 rebates for Alabama taxpayers, millions for school facilities: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released proposals Tuesday for both the $2 ...
al.com/news/2023/03/ivey-proposes-400-rebates-for-alabama-taxpayers-millions-for-school-facilities.html
‘Governor has the juice’: How Kay Ivey is muscling up Alabama’s executive branch: Ivey rolls into the spring legislative session after a strong showing in last ...
al.com/news/2023/03/governor-has-the-juice-how-kay-ivey-is-muscling-up-alabamas-executive-branch.html
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