State Gov. Ivey awards over $3 million for weatherizing assistance Weatherization assistance will make low-income homes more energy efficient, prioritizing vulnerable groups in funding selection. Mary Claire Wooten / July 25, 2024
City of Madison is first to make hearing aids sales tax exempt HB51 gave the decision to local governments to end the sales tax on hearing aids, and Madison has become the first municipality to do so. Mary Claire Wooten / July 24, 2024
Growing Alabama funding to boost economic development Gov. Kay Ivey and the Renewal of Alabama Commission have announced $15.5 million in funding for the Growing Alabama program. Mary Claire Wooten / July 23, 2024
Alabama promoting aerospace growth at Farnborough Airshow Alabama will showcase its growth in the aerospace and defense sectors this week while looking for further investments in the state. Mary Claire Wooten / July 22, 2024
U.S. Attorney’s Office launches initiative targetting gun switches Operation Flip the Switch will target the illegal machinegun conversion devices as Birmingham sees a rise in usage throughout the city. Mary Claire Wooten / July 19, 2024
Huntsville awarded $50 million through HUD grant The Choice Neighborhood Initiative awarded the city money to rebuild the Mill Creek area, creating more mixed-income housing. Mary Claire Wooten / July 18, 2024
ADPH requests increase in funds for CHIP during 2026 fiscal year CHIP enrollment has increased in recent years and ADPH aims to boost funding from the General Fund by 61 percent in 2026. Mary Claire Wooten / July 17, 2024
Huntsville Civic Engagement Academy accepting applicants for fall Huntsville's Civic Engagement Academy Fall 2024 opens registration, hoping to foster community involvement in local government. Mary Claire Wooten / July 16, 2024
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects Governor Kay Ivey awarded $3.9 million toward 12 projects across the state through funding created by the Rebuild Alabama Act Mary Claire Wooten / July 12, 2024
Gov. Ivey awards grant to non-profit fighting human trafficking Gov. Ivey awarded the grant to the Covenant Rescue Group, a non-profit that trains law enforcement and assists in operations. Mary Claire Wooten / July 11, 2024