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May 30, 2019
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, Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement: “Ensuring the safety of the people who call Alabama home is of the highest priority. Statements
May 30, 2019
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 remaining steadfast in our fiscally conservative approach, we have put forward a General Fund, which provides important funding that moves our state in a Statements
May 30, 2019
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 Sen. Cam Ward. Following the Alabama Legislature’s passage of HB380, Governor Ivey released the following statement: “Too many lives were lost Statements
May 20, 2019
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 last week, in Alabama and across the country, we honored the sacrifice of the men and women in law enforcement during National Peace Statements
May 16, 2019
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 and Chelsea. After being notified that Mr. Samra’s sentence had been carried out, Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement: “For more Statements
May 16, 2019
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 Commission appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Alabama State Senate, if passed by the Legislature and approved by the people Statements
May 16, 2019
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 Legislative Leadership, Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement: “I very much appreciate the long hours and hard work the Alabama Statements

May 15, 2019
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, Governor Ivey released the following statement: “Today, I signed into law the Alabama Human Life Protection Act, a bill that was Statements
May 9, 2019
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 bill would change the state’s current elected State Board of Education to a Commission appointed by the governor and Statements
April 17, 2019
Governor Ivey Makes Statement Following President Trump’s Approval of Major Disaster Declaration
MONTGOMERY – President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Alabama triggering the release of federal funds to help communities recover from the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred February 19 to March 20, 2019. PA-Designated Counties include: Cherokee Colbert Statements