Alabama, Kay Ivey

Alabama GOP lawmakers limit debate to minutes, pass ‘What is a Woman?’ bill for Ivey to sign into law
In Alabama, we have commonsense. We know what a woman is. We know that God created us, man or woman,” said Rep. Susan Dubose.
‘What is a Woman’ Act: Ivey says she’s excited to sign bill that raises legal, medical questions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) - The ‘What is a Woman’ Act passed the Alabama legislature and headed to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk on Wednesday, Ivey announced on X (formerly Twitter). On social media, Ivey said she looks forward to signing the bill into law.
Alabama governor vows to sign bill that writes definitions of male and female into state law
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation that would write definitions of male and female into state law that exclude transgender people from being recognized under their gender identity.
Alabama passes ‘What is a Woman?’ bill defining sex at birth
The Alabama House of Representatives this morning passed a bill defining sex as determined at birth, a move that opponents said would cause hardships for transgender people. The so-called ‘What is a Woman?
Gov. Ivey to sign 'What is a woman' legislation into law
Lawmakers, mayors, and law enforcement officials from around the state joined the governor in Montgomery. The Moving Montgomery Forward Golf Initiative is a mission-driven project for Montgomery middle schoolers with a few goals.
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Gov. Kay Ivey discusses public safety bill package
It’s called the “Safe Alabama” bill package. Lawmakers hope eight bills can crack down on crime in the streets of Alabama. “We simply want our residents to feel safe on their porches,” said Randall ...
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Alabama legislature passes 'What is a Woman Act' defining sex-based terms
Gov. Kay Ivey has expressed support for the bill, which would define genders based on human reproductive system function.
JD Crowe: Proposed law will ‘silence’ Alabama veterans in ‘power grab’ by Gov. Ivey
If Kay Ivey and GOP lawmakers have their way, politics could trump veterans. From the AL.com story: State lawmakers are ...
A rare bipartisan coalition in Alabama pushes ban on machine gun conversion devices
A bipartisan coalition in Alabama has come together to endorse a public safety package that would ban devices that convert ...
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Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Ivey on Monday announced appointments to fill vacancies in three district judgeship positions and one sheriff position across ...
Mayors, law enforcement officials advocate for ‘Safe Alabama’ legislative package
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, alongside lawmakers, mayors, and law enforcement officials from around the state spoke Wednesday about a package of bills introduced to combat gun violence and support law ...
WATCH: Gov. Ivey to advocate for ‘Safe Alabama’ public safety package
Governor Kay Ivey is expected to advocate for the “Safe Alabama” public safety care package Wednesday morning. Ivey introduced the slate of policies aimed at promoting law enforcement ...
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Gov. Ivey shares Free File, now open to Alabama income tax filers for 2025 season
The Free File program gives eligible taxpayers access to innovative and secure tax software so they can easily prepare and ...
Gov. Kay Ivey points to education gains, economic growth in State of the State address
Gov. Kay Ivey touted Alabama’s improvements in education, infrastructure and economic development in her 2025 State of the ...
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Ivey wants 8 weeks paid maternity leave for state employees
Gov. Kay Ivey is calling for eight weeks of paid maternity leave for Alabama teachers and state employees, a move that could ...