Alabama Renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for Official Use

Gov. Ivey signs "Gulf of America" bill

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) -- Governor Kay Ivey announced on social media Tuesday she has signed a bill renaming the "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" in the state of Alabama. Gov. Ivey announced the signing of the bill in a Facebook post, saying "It’s got a nice ring to it. And it just makes [...]

Alabama renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for official use

Governor Kay Ivey has signed the Gulf of America Act into law, requiring state and local agencies to use the name Gulf of America in official materials starting October 1.

Gulf of America bill awaits Ivey's signature

MONTGOMERY — After delaying a vote before spring break, the Alabama Senate has awarded final passage to a bill renaming, for state purposes, the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.

'Gulf of America' bill passed by Alabama lawmakers

After delaying a vote before spring break, the Alabama Senate has awarded final passage to a bill renaming, for state purposes, the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. House Bill 2, sponsored by Rep. David Standridge, R-Hayden, would require state and local entities to refer to the body of water to the south of the U.S. as the Gulf of America. It also mandates these entities to “make reasonable efforts” to update old materials to reflect the new…