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Governor Kay Ivey Responds to Report of Mobile Teacher Being Prevented from Wearing "Just Pray" Shirt
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today released the following statement in response to reports that Mobile County Public School teacher Chris Burrell was prevented from wearing a shirt …
Governor Ivey Comments on Selection of Dr. Eric Mackey as State Superintendent of Education
MONTGOMERY – On Friday, the Alabama State Board of Education selected Dr. Eric Mackey to serve as the next state superintendent of education. As president of the Board, Governor Kay I…
Governor Ivey’s Statement on Walter Moody Execution
MONTGOMERY – Walter Leroy Moody has been executed for the 1989 murder of Federal Judge Robert Vance. After being notified that Mr. Moody’s sentence had been carried out, Governor Ka…
Governor Ivey Releases Statement on Death of Former First Lady Barbara Bush
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement about the death of former First Lady Barbara Bush: “I am saddened to hear about the death of former First Lady Barbar…
Governor Ivey Comments on Passage of House Bill 317
MONTGOMERY – Earlier this morning, the Alabama Legislature passed House Bill 317. Upon being notified of the bill’s passage, Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement: “T…
Governor Ivey Comments on Final Passage of the Education Trust Fund Budget
MONTGOMERY – This morning, the Alabama State Senate gave final approval to the Education Trust Fund Budget. Governor Ivey released the following statement about the Senate’s action:…
Governor Ivey Releases Statement on Tonight’s Severe Weather Damage
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement about damage around Alabama caused by tonight’s severe storms. “There has been significant damage tonight in parts …
Governor Ivey’s Statement on Michael Eggers Execution
MONTGOMERY – Michael Wayne Eggers has been executed for the 2000 murder of Bennie Francis Murray. After being notified that Mr. Eggers’ sentence had been carried out, Governor Kay I…
Governor Ivey Comments on I-10 Bus Crash Carrying Texas High School Band
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement about the fatal bus crash on I-10 in Baldwin County, Alabama. “I have spoken with my friend Texas Governor Greg Abbot…
Governor Ivey Releases Statement on Incident at Huffman High School
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday released the following statement regarding the incident this afternoon at Birmingham’s Huffman High School: “I am saddened to learn abo…