Gov. Kay Ivey addressed the Alabama Legislature, highlighting the state's achievements and outlining priorities for the upcoming session. Her speech touched on education, economic growth, and recognizing Miss America Abbie Stockard.
Gov. Kay Ivey has delivered her annual State of the State Address inside the Alabama Capitol.Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth, President Pro Tem Gudger, Speaker Ledbetter, Speaker Pro Tem Pringle, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice Stewart, justices of the Alabama It is an honor to join you all this evening as we begin another productive legislative session.
You say we are not innovative, and we will rightfully earn Space Command Headquarters. You say we are stuck at the bottom in education, and our students will show you the highestThere is nothing…I mean nothing…an Alabamian cannot achieve, and it remains the highest honor of my life to serve our people as governor these next two years. Ladies and gentlemen, the
We were proud to celebrate the passage of the CHOOSE Act – Alabama’s education savings account program. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is helping us put books directly in the hands of Alabama families each month. Since we officially launched the program in our state, one million books it’s happening across all proficiency levels and demographics. On this occasion last year, it was a special privilege to host ABC Elementary School from my home county of Wilcox who made tremendous reading gains. Having a quality education is going to be their ticket to a successful life.
Now, unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with an engineering brain like our friend Senator Chambliss, and we remember how difficult and frustrating math class could be. This evening, I am excited to have with us some students who have math figured out…and they are 4th graders from Danville-Neel Elementary School in Morgan County.
When I took office, Alabama ranked 49th in reading. Today, we are 34th. And in math, Alabama ranked 52nd. Today…we are 32nd. Don’t get me wrong: Our phones and social media are fantastic tools, but we have to know the time, the place and how to use them. Schools in our state are already taking action, and we wantSenator Donnie Chesteen and Representative Leigh Hulsey will carry a bill to put a ban on cell phones in schools. The legislation will also require local boards to adopt Internet safety policies
This evening, I am proud to report that since I have been governor, over $55 billion dollars have been invested in our state, creating some 93,000 jobs and counting. In Alabama, we understand how to make a successful business climate. Our new Senate Pro Tem Gudger is a small business owner himself, and I have been proud to partner with him, and all of you, to help build on our economic momentum.
after 15 years of serving our state in this capacity, Lance will retire in May. Lance, we commend you and wish you well. We will also restructure our Board so that our veterans – of all eras across every military branch – are best represented. The goal is to have a Board that is a team player within the executive
Jae, what an honor it is to have you here with us. Please stand and let us thank you for your outstanding service to our nation.
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