The Alabama Farmers Federation's political action committee,
FarmPAC, announced that they are endorsing incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey in the May 24, 2022, primary elections.
Source: AL Political Reporter on 2022 Alabama Gubernatorial race
, Sep 29, 2021
No one party has a monopoly on good ideas
I made one of the most important decisions as governor, to begin regular meetings with the Bipartisan Leadership of the House and Senate. No one here will be shocked to learn that our two political parties don't always see eye-to-eye.
But I knew that no one party has a monopoly on good ideas. I felt that these bipartisan meetings would help us come up with bipartisan solutions on everything from infrastructure funding to hopefully improving our state's education system.
Source: 2020 Alabama State of the State address
, Feb 4, 2020
Guide ship of state through storm of governor's resignation
Most governors have 3 months to prepare. I had three hours. After being sworn in as governor on April 10, 2017 [when Gov. Bentley abruptly resigned in scandal], I promised the people of Alabama there would be no disruption in the ongoing functions of
the state. That's a promise kept.
My immediate pledge was to steady the ship of state, and navigate Alabama through the storm we found ourselves in. That, too, is a promise kept.
I was sworn in exactly half way through a session that
I began as president of the Senate. As governor, I signed 333 bills and resolutions into law. Many bills I signed as governor also bore my signature from my time as president of the Senate. The smooth transition of government, brought me full
circle--from the legislative to the executive. I support having a lieutenant governor who presides over the Senate. Our current order of succession serves the state well. I know this firsthand, having experienced it.
Listen, Learn, Help and Lead tour, to restore confidence
[After replacing half the Cabinet members after Gov. Bentley's resignation], my second major effort was to connect with and hear directly from Alabamians, so that together we would restore confidence in state government. An effective leader does four
things: listen, learn, help, and lead. To help and lead the people of Alabama, it was essential that I first listen to and learn from the people of Alabama.
Throughout July, August and September, I embarked on my Listen, Learn, Help and Lead tour
where I visited communities across the state. I spent an entire day in these communities, meeting with local leaders and visiting their businesses and schools. I wanted to learn about their successes and their challenges. I wanted to hear
from everyday people, not just from the politicians and lobbyists in Montgomery.
These meetings were beneficial and well received. People were excited about reconnecting with their governor.