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1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson explains Kent Davis controversy, questions Ivey's use of 'supreme executive power'

After Gov. Kay Ivey unceremoniously fired former commissioner Kent Davis from the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, many have questioned the legitimacy of Ivey's “supreme executive power” and why she chose to use it in this situation and not others.

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Former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis responds to termination by Ivey: ‘It smacks of classic retaliation’ for ethics complaint

Governor Kay Ivey’s unilateral firing of former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis “smacks of classic retaliation” for an ethics complaint he filed in July at the request of members of the State Board of Veterans Affairs, according to Davis.

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Pete Riehm: This is why Alabama can’t have nice things

Ivey’s assault on veterans seems nonsensical, but as details emerge and the true story unfolds, it’s clear Ivey is determined to silence veterans and so started by cutting off the head of the ADVA.

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Attorney questions legality of Ivey’s firing of former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis

On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey defended her unilateral termination of former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: May Gov. Ivey fire whomever she pleases?

What kind of government do we have in Alabama – a constitutional republic in which even the governor is under the law, or an all-powerful state in which the governor is above the law? 

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Bryan Battaglia: Alabama's war on veterans

Show your support for our veterans. Show your support for the summarily dismissed ADVA commissioner Davis and the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs who are actually working to help all who have worn the cloth of our nation in our Armed Forces.

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After losing board vote, Ivey fires Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis

After members of the State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) rejected her request to terminate Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner Kent Davis, Gov. Kay Ivey unilaterally fired him on Tuesday afternoon.

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ADVA commissioner Kent Davis defends actions after Ivey calls for his ‘immediate removal’

Outgoing Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis defended his actions to board members on Monday after Gov. Kay Ivey recently called for his “immediate removal.”

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SBVA’s Ken Rollins accuses Ivey, staff of blocking him from attending special-called meeting virtually

The Governor’s office isn’t allowing State Board of Veterans Affairs members to attend Tuesday’s special-called meeting virtually or by phone, according to SBVA member Ken Rollins.

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South Alabama Veterans Council opposes Ivey’s removal of ADVA commissioner Kent Davis

The South Alabama Veterans Council said on Saturday they still support Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis.

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Ivey calls for ‘immediate removal’ of ADVA commissioner Kent Davis, board to meet again on Tuesday

Governor Kay Ivey called another State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) on Friday to immediately remove outgoing Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner Kent Davis.

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SBVA board member disputes claim ADVA commissioner Kent Davis vote was 'manipulated'

State Board of Veterans Affairs members were pressured and "manipulated" into unanimously passing a motion asking Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis to reconsider his plans to resign at the end of the year, according to SBVA vice chair Scott Gedling.

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State Board of Veterans Affairs asks ADVA commissioner Davis to reconsider resignation

Members of the State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) unanimously voted at a Thursday meeting to ask outgoing Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner Kent Davis to consider rescinding his resignation.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Facts, opinions, Admiral Davis and Alabama veterans

Alabama veterans need Davis as their commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs. I urge him to rescind his resignation.

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Board members considered asking ADVA commissioner Davis to reconsider resignation

Multiple State Board of Veterans Affairs members in recent weeks tried to call a special board meeting to likely ask outgoing Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis to rescind his resignation.

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Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis on resignation: ‘Not an easy decision’

Outgoing Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis said resigning from the role was “not an easy decision” on Tuesday.

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Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis resigns

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis resigned on Monday effective December 31.

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Vietnam veterans will vote against Ivey’s removal of ADVA commissioner Davis: ‘His interest was protecting mental health funds’

At least two members of the State Board of Veterans Affairs will oppose Gov. Kay Ivey’s crusade to remove Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis at a special-called meeting on Tuesday.

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Veterans back ADVA’s Kent Davis after Ivey requests he resign: ‘Highly unusual and unfounded’

Leaders of multiple veteran organizations defended Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis after Gov. Kay Ivey asked for his resignation on Thursday.

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State Sen. Orr on Kent Davis-Veterans Affairs saga: 'I think Governor Ivey is dealing with the situation as she needs to'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) reacted to Gov. Kay Ivey's call for Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis to resign earlier this week and Davis' rejection of Ivey's overtures.

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Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner not resigning — ‘I respectfully disagree with the inaccurate claims made’

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis declined to resign at the request of Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday.

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Ivey asks Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis to resign, removes board member

Gov. Kay Ivey asked for the resignation of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis and removed John Kilpatrick from the Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs on Thursday.