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Alabama Executes Michael Taylor for 1991 Murders of Ivan and Lucille Moore
Governor Kay Ivey declined to use her clemency powers and directed the execution of Michael Taylor, convicted of beating an elderly couple to death in 1991, to proceed.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalState GovernmentsSocial Issues Michael TaylorKay IveyAlabamacapital punishmentIvan and Lucille MooreclemencyGreg LovelaceAlabama Governors Office
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Ivey and Tuberville Pledge Smooth Alabama Transition on January 18
Governor Kay Ivey and Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville held a productive phone call and issued a joint statement vowing a smooth handover of power in Alabama on January 18.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsElection Kay IveyTommy TubervilleAlabamagubernatorial transitionpoliticsstate governmentAlabama Governors Office
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Alabama Panel Approves Construction Contract for New Escambia Men's Prison
The Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority voted 6-1 to approve the construction contract for the new Escambia Men's Prison Facility, with Governor Kay Ivey calling it a major step forward.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Alabama Corrections Institution Finance AuthorityEscambia Men's Prison FacilityKay Iveyprison constructionAlabama LegislatureElmore Countypublic safetyAlabama Governors Office
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Ivey Seeks Federal Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Alabama Counties After Hurricane Isaias
Governor Kay Ivey asks FEMA to cover hurricane-related costs for governments and non-profits in 23 counties and seeks individual assistance for affected households, as damage assessments continue.
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Commutes Toforest Johnson's Death Sentence to Life Without Parole
Governor Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Toforest Johnson to life in prison without parole for the 1995 murder of Deputy Sheriff William Hardy, citing insufficient direct evidence.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalState GovernmentsSocial Issues Kay IveyToforest JohnsonWilliam Hardydeath sentence commutationAlabamacapital punishmentBirminghamAlabama Governors Office
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Ivey Extends Alabama State of Emergency Through October 28 as Isaias Recovery Continues
Emergency management officials are deployed in Monroe, Escambia, Conecuh, Coffee and Houston counties for recovery and damage assessment, and the state is pursuing federal tax relief for storm victims.
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Trump Approves Alabama Emergency Declaration as Hurricane Isaias Nears Landfall
Governor Kay Ivey says the declaration covers Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile counties and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with a mandatory evacuation in place for non-residents in parts of Baldwin County and Dauphin Island.
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Ivey Rescinds Coastal Evacuation Order as Isaias Kills Two Alabamians
All major roadways including the ICW have reopened, though some closures remain because of downed power lines, and crews are still working to reopen part of US-31 north of Brewton in Escambia County.
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Alabama Declares State of Emergency for 40 Counties as Hurricane Isaias Approaches
State offices in nine coastal counties will close at noon Friday, and the emergency declaration runs through October 14.
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Ivey Hosts 61 Correctional Officer Trainees Ahead of ADOC Academy Graduation
Governor Kay Ivey met 61 correctional officer trainees at the Governor's Mansion before their Thursday graduation from the ADOC Academy in Prattville, urging them to serve with integrity.
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Alabama Governor Ivey Declines Clemency, Execution of Mr. Lee Carried Out for 1998 Murders
Governor Kay Ivey refused to use her clemency powers and directed the Corrections Commissioner to proceed with Mr. Lee's death sentence for the 1998 capital murders of Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson.
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Alabama Governor Sets Execution Date for Michael Taylor
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced the execution timeframe for Michael Taylor. The lethal injection is set for November 5-6, 2026, a decision communicated to the Department of Corrections Commissioner.
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Alabama Governor Sets Execution Date for Jeffery Lee
Governor Kay Ivey has set the execution timeframe for Jeffery Lee by lethal injection. The execution is scheduled to occur between September 17 and September 18, 2026, in Alabama.
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Governor Ivey Announces Conclusion of DOJ Case Against Julia Tutwiler Prison
Governor Kay Ivey announced the conclusion of the DOJ case against Julia Tutwiler Prison, highlighting significant progress in Alabama's correctional system since 2017, including new prisons and officer recruitment.
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Governor Ivey Sets Execution Date for Jeremy Williams
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has set the execution window for Jeremy Williams for August 13-14, 2026. The execution will be performed by lethal injection, as confirmed by the Governor's office.
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Supreme Court Upholds Alabama's 2023 Congressional Map for Special Primary
Alabama's August 11 Special Primary Election will proceed with the 2023 congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay. Governor Kay Ivey hailed the decision as a victory for the state and its elections.
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Governor Ivey Amends Election Proclamation Amid Congressional Map Dispute
Governor Kay Ivey amended Alabama's August 11 Special Primary Election proclamation due to a federal court ruling on congressional maps. The state awaits a U.S. Supreme Court decision, with Ivey ensuring candidates run in correct districts amidst legal uncertainty.
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Alabama Appeals Redistricting Block to Supreme Court, Amends Election Calendar
Alabama's Attorney General has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge a block on the state's 2023 congressional map. Governor Kay Ivey also amended the special primary election calendar, extending a key deadline to June 3,…
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Governor Ivey Backs Supreme Court Appeal on Alabama Redistricting Map
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey supports appealing a federal court block on the state's 2023 congressional redistricting map. She hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will allow the August 11 Special Primary Election to proceed, asserting Alabama's understanding of its districts.
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