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President Donald Trump congratulates Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey in person Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Washington, D.C., when she joined him and other government leaders at the White House for the signing of an executive order. Ivey was on hand as President Trump signed the "Education Federalism Executive Order." It aims to reduce the federal governments role in K-12 education.

Gov. Kay Ivey: Alabama is Currently Uncommitted to Receiving Refugees

By Dakota Layton on January 13, 2020

Under a new Trump administration order, states are required to give consent in order to take in refugees. Alabama is one of a handful of…

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Alabama Elected Officials & Candidates Celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

By Brent Wilson on January 9, 2020

Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. 

Alabama elected officials and those seeking office took to Twitter to comment on the…

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Kay Ivey Cancer Free According To Her Doctor

By Brent Wilson on January 9, 2020

Kay Ivey says she is cancer-free after her doctor gave her the all-clear. She was diagnosed with Stage 1 lung cancer in September.

In an ongoing effort to keep the people of Alabama updated…

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 13: Actress Tonea Stewart poses for photos at the after party for PBS Presents "Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia" Premiere Screening November 13, 2008 at the Ritz East in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part one of a two-part PBS special celebrating the classic Philly soul of Gamble and Huff will premiere on PBS Thanksgiving weekend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Governor Ivey Appoints Tommie Stewart To Alabama State Board of Education

By Brent Wilson on January 7, 2020

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Dr. Tommie ‘Tonea’ Stewart to represent District 5 on the Alabama State Board of Education. Governor Ivey spoke with Dr. Stewart today to ask her to serve.

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Gov. Ivey Announces $46 Million in Grants to Help Families Pay Energy Bills

By Dakota Layton on January 4, 2020

On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that twenty-one community service agencies in Alabama will receive $46.2 million in grants to assist low-income families by helping pay their energy bills. The grants were provided by…

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Bradley Byrne Uses Religion to Pander for Votes, Defend Trump

By Clete Wetli on December 27, 2019 | Opinion

If Byrne is so concerned about the darkness of the world, he and the rest of the GOP need to spend a little more time figuring out why the wealthiest aren’t paying their share of the light bill.

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Birmingham Northern Beltline Construction to Continue

By Brent Wilson on December 20, 2019

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that construction of the Birmingham Northern Beltline will resume soon thanks to funding secured by U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. Funding for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS),…

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Governor Ivey Announces $33 Million Renewal Grant Awarded to Early Childhood Education

By Brent Wilson on December 19, 2019

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education was awarded $33 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education for a renewal…

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Gov. Ivey Awards More Than $2.5 Million For Emergency Housing Assistance

By Brent Wilson on December 18, 2019

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has awarded grants totaling more than $2.5 million to help homeless Alabamians with immediate housing assistance and to help others who are in danger of becoming…

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Governor Ivey Issues Statement After Three Confirmed Tornados Hit North Alabama

By Brent Wilson on December 17, 2019

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, following the round of severe weather that impacted portions of Alabama, issued the following statement:

“This morning, I began the process of calling local leaders who were affected by last…

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