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Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Passing of State Representative Jimmy Martin
MONTGOMERY – This morning, state Representative Jimmy Martin passed away from illness. Upon hearing the tragic news, Governor Ivey released the following statement: “Early this morn…
Governor Ivey’s Statement on Christopher Lee Price Execution
MONTGOMERY – Christopher Lee Price has been executed for the 1991 murder of 57-year-old Pastor Bill Lynn. After being notified that Mr. Price’s sentence had been carried out, Govern…
Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Final Approval of General Fund
MONTGOMERY – Today, the Alabama State Senate gave final approval to the General Fund budget. Governor Ivey released the following statement, following the Senate’s action: “While …
Governor Ivey Makes Statement After Final Passage of HB380
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Legislature on Thursday passed House Bill 380, which reforms the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. This legislation was sponsored by Rep. Connie Rowe and …
Governor Ivey Issues Statement Following Shooting of Auburn Police Officers
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday issued the following statement regarding the incident in Auburn, which fatally wounded one officer and injured two other officers: “Just las…
Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Michael Brandon Samra Execution
MONTGOMERY – Michael Brandon Samra has been executed for participating in the 1997 quadruple murder of Randy Duke, Dedra Mims Hunt and the six and seven-year-old daughters, Chelisa an…
Governor Ivey Praises Marsh, Senate for Passing Constitutional Amendment Revamping State Board of Education
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Senate on Thursday passed SB397. This bill, sponsored by Sen. Del Marsh, would change Alabama’s current elected State Board of Education to a Commissi…
Governor Ivey Makes Statement Following Prison Reform Update from Legislative Leadership
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Legislative Leadership on Thursday held a press conference to give an update on the status of prison reform measures in the state. Following the update from Legis…
Governor Ivey Issues Statement After Signing the Alabama Human Life Protection Act
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law the Alabama Human Life Protection Act, after both houses of the Alabama Legislature passed HB314. Upon signing the bill, Go…
Governor Ivey Makes Statement on Bill Regarding State Board of Education
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday delivered a letter to the State Board of Education, regarding a bill being filed by Sen. Del Marsh in the Alabama Legislature today. The bil…