Kay Ivey in 2021 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Budget & Economy:
Business tax credits attract new companies to Alabama
Another bill that is a top priority is to renew our economic development incentives that we have used for years to build such a strong, diverse economy.
The pipeline of new companies looking to come to Alabama is full, and these tax credits help ensure we are competitive enough to get them.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alabama legislature
Feb 2, 2021
On Budget & Economy:
Our roads are the arteries of Alabama's commerce
I'm proud to announce we are moving forward with a project that other governors have talked about but, until now, no one has been able to do. Later this year, we're going to turn the shovel on a long discussed four-lane Highway 43 from
Thomasville to Tuscaloosa. Folks, our roads are the arteries of Alabama's commerce. These projects are just a few of the many that we'll use to open doors of opportunity to all our people.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alabama legislature
Feb 2, 2021
On Crime:
New modern prisons will improve conditions, rehabilitation
The cornerstone of our ongoing efforts is the Alabama Prison Program--a bold undertaking to replace the state's aging and failing prison infrastructure with safe, new, sustainable and affordable men's prisons. Not only will these modern facilities
improve prison conditions and safety for both staff and inmates, they will also be designed to accommodate inmate rehabilitation. Rehabilitated inmates are much less likely to reoffend and much more likely to become productive members of society.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alabama legislature
Feb 2, 2021
On Education:
$1.25 billion bond for K-12 public schools, state colleges
While 2020 presented a host of challenges, the year also gave us opportunities to do some big things such as work with the Legislature to pass the Public School and College Authority Bond.
This $1.25 billion investment sent money to every K-12 school system, and to all of our two- and four-year colleges. The proceeds of this bond will be transformational for years to come.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alabama legislature
Feb 2, 2021
On Tax Reform:
Online sales tax means no need for raising income tax
Thanks to the online sales tax that was implemented in 2017, our state's receipts remain in the black despite an extremely challenging year for retail.
And instead of talking about raising taxes, one of the first bills I want the Legislature to pass is a measure that will ensure everyone who received CARES Act dollars will not pay one penny in state income taxes on that relief.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alabama legislature
Feb 2, 2021
On Technology:
$500 million investment over three years to expand broadband
Another place where COVID-19 exposed a weak link in our state's infrastructure was in the area of broadband and internet connectivity. Just last week, I partnered with
C-Spire for their $500 million dollar investment in Alabama over the next three years. This investment will provide broadband to one hundred thousand homes and businesses in our state and create 250 jobs.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alabama legislature
Feb 2, 2021
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