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Small Business Commission to announce recommendations for reopening the Alabama economy

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and State Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, will hold a news conference Friday to announce a series of recommended steps for reopening Alabama’s economy, which were formulated at the request of Gov. Kay Ivey. According to the statement, the COVID-19 infection rate indicates that a downward trend has begun last week. … Continued
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April 17, 2020

Ivey announces that F-35s will go to Dannelly Field

Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that the Secretary of the Air Force has officially selected the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannely Field in Montgomery as the Air National Guard’s 6th operational location for the F-35s. “After significant work, Montgomery, Alabama is officially going to be home to the F-35s,” Gov. Ivey said. “Our … Continued
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April 16, 2020

Ivey issues State of Emergency due to severe weather

In anticipation of severe weather at approximately 3:27 pm, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency. “On this Easter Sunday, Alabama faces the potential for inclement weather, and we want all Alabama families to be prepared for whatever comes our way,” said Ivey. “Any provision of the COVID-19 orders is suspended to the extent … Continued
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April 12, 2020

Severe weather, strong tornadoes possible Sunday

There is a strong possibility of severe weather on this Easter Sunday. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that, despite some risk of COVID-19, storm shelters should still be open if and when Alabamians need them today. “Unfortunately, Alabama is far too familiar with the unpredictability of severe weather,” Gov. Ivey said. “Our state stands … Continued
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April 12, 2020

Ivey warns to practice social distancing this Easter

Christians, the world over, celebrate today as the anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth from the dead after he was executed by the Romans occupying Judea at the time. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) warned Alabamians that despite the holiday they need to continue to practice social distancing and avoid the traditional Easter … Continued
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April 12, 2020

Governor awards grant to encourage entrepreneurship

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $580,000 to give a lift to innovation and entrepreneurship in Alabama. The grant to the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama will help support the Alabama Launchpad, a program that encourages entrepreneurship in the state and nurtures new businesses. “Innovation is alive and well in Alabama, and now more than … Continued
April 8, 2020

Ainsworth unveils website for small businesses seeking information during pandemic

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth unveiled a new web page Monday designed to provide small business owners with a one-stop information hub during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and forced economic shutdown. The website is www.atlasalabama.gov. “The COVID-19 pandemic is already providing small business owners with unprecedented challenges and frustrations, so they should not have to … Continued
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April 8, 2020

Gov. Ivey launches state guide to COVID-19 relief efforts

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org, an online resource that will serve as a hub of information for the state’s response to the coronavirus crisis. The site becomes the state’s official guide to COVID-19 relief efforts, to help empower those impacted by the outbreak and those who want to offer support. … Continued
April 6, 2020