Kay Ivey
Updates on Kay Ivey. A Republican, Ivey assumed the office of governor of Alabama after the resignation of Robert Bentley. She was elected to a full term as governor in 2018. She is the second female governor of Alabama. Previously she served as lieutenant governor from 2010 to 2017 and state treasurer from 2002 to 2010.
Alabama Bill Prohibiting Trans Youth Hormones, Surgery Goes to Governor
Once the bill is signed, doctors could face felony charges for prescribing puberty blockers and hormones to minors or performing gender reassignment surgeries.
Tim James Joins Race for Alabama Governor, Rails Against Fellow Republicans
Time James, who previously ran for governor in 2002 and 2010, opened his campaign Wednesday saying he was called upon by God.
These 6 States' ICUs Are Over 90 Percent Full as Delta Surges
With the Delta variant accounting for 93 percent of new cases, six governors face a strain on their hospitals as they remain focused on keeping their states open and deregulated.
Alabama Gov Declares 'Narrow' State of Emergency for COVID, No Restrictions
"Let me be crystal clear: Alabama remains open for business," Republican Governor Kay Ivey said while ordering a state of emergency on Friday.
Alabama COVID Hospitalizations Jump 400% as Governor Blames 'Unvaccinated'
There were at least 916 coronavirus patients in state hospitals on Monday, marking a 411 percent increase from the beginning of the month.
Alabama GOP Gubernatorial Candidate: Kay Ivey Shouldn't Scold Unvaccinated
George criticized a Thursday statement from Governor Ivey in which she said that "it's time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks" for rising COVID-19 cases.
Biden Praises Alabama Governor After 'Blaming the Unvaccinated' Comments
The president told a crowd in Virginia that the U.S. was now facing a "pandemic of the unvaccinated."
AL Gov. Signs Law Banning Transgender Athletes, Others Veto Similar Bills
So far, 31 states have introduced bills banning transgender athletes from participating on sports teams consistent with their gender identities.
Alabama Gov Breaks With Fellow Republicans, Sides With Biden on Mask Order
Governor Kay Ivey extended the statewide mask mandate until April 9, which will not be extended upon expiry.
Alabama's COVID Health Chief Wears Bulletproof Vest amid Death Threats
The state's mask mandate was extended to December 11 and has received a flood of opposition following the announcement.
Nathaniel Woods' Alabama Execution 'Unjust' Says Sister of Murdered Officer
Nathaniel Woods was executed this week by lethal injection despite repeated calls to the Alabama governor for clemency.
Kim Kardashian Blasts Nathaniel Woods Alabama Execution
Woods was convicted for the killings of three police officers who were shot dead, but his co-defendant said he never pulled the trigger.
SNL Gets Serious for Leslie Jones' Monologue on Abortion Bans
"When women have a choice, women have freedom," Leslie Jones said.
Alabama Governor May Delay Election to Deal With Moore
Republicans are figuring out how to deal with allegations against Moore, suggesting that Governor Kay Ivey delay the Senate election to push him out.
