Kay Ivey in 2022 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Education:
Won't accept the existence of a failing elementary school
In Alabama, our students will be focused on core curriculum. That means being proficient readers by the end of third grade. After we collect useful data during this upcoming spring semester, implementing the Alabama Literacy Act will be a must.
We must also ensure our kids are focused on developing their math skills, studying history--not theory--and mastering other classes like science and writing.
We should pledge, together, that we will no longer accept the existence of a failing elementary school in our state. Early learning is the bedrock of a quality education. How can we expect to have successful middle and high schools if we have
failing elementary schools? To that end, I am proposing resources to support grants for failing elementary schools that are not one-size-fits all, but rather, are customized to the particular needs of each of those struggling schools.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Alabama legislature
Jan 10, 2022
On Free Trade:
Proud to invite the world to do business at Alabama's Port
Thanks to Rebuild Alabama, we are also making improvements to Alabama's Deepwater Port in Mobile. With the current global supply issues, having an international resource in the Port of Mobile is ever more critical. As a matter of fact, our exports are
up almost 25%. To the rest of the nation, I say loud and clear that Alabama's Port of Mobile is open for business! We are proud to invite the nation and the world to do business with Alabama at our Port.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Alabama legislature
Jan 10, 2022
On Health Care:
Commitment to expanding access to quality mental health care
I am proud that my Administration, with the support of the Legislature, is doing more to make significant improvements in mental health care than any since Governor Lurleen Wallace in the 1960s. In my commitment to expanding
access to quality mental health care, I am proposing a $12 million investment for two additional mental health crisis centers, as well as other health services.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Alabama legislature
Jan 10, 2022
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