Governor Kay Ivey Back at Work After Minor Procedure

0:00Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is back at the governor's mansion after a minor procedure to remove fluid pressing on her lung. Dr. Spotted the buildup during a check-up, handled a Tuesday afternoon at Baptist Medical Center South, and everything went smooth with no issues. She'd been dealing with discomfort and shortness of breath for the past three weeks, so even though it wasn't urgent, she wanted to knock it out quick. While the legislative session rolls on, Ivey stays sharp on state business the whole time, monitoring legislative matters and other duties right from her hospital room during those two. Nights of observation. Officials confirm the fluid's gone for good with zero short-term or long-term complications expected, and she's clear to keep working. She plans to handle things from home through the weekend before returning to the Capitol next week, thanking the Baptist South team for their top-notch care and Alabama's for all the prayers and support keeping her strong. This has been Birmingham News Today, powered by AI.