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Gov. Ivey awards grant to fund job training for inmates

Governor Kay Ivey awarded a $75,000 grant to support career technical education aimed at helping formerly incarcerated Alabamians rejoin the workforce.

April 6, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards $460M to expand broadband

Investment will bring high-speed internet to 92,000 locations, strengthening economic growth, education access and long-term infrastructure across Alabama.

Bill Britt

March 24, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards $4.5M to help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient

Governor Kay Ivey distributed $4.5 million in grants to 18 agencies that guide low-income residents toward economic stability and financial self-sufficiency.

February 5, 2026

Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants

The funds, secured through ADECA and federal acts, addressed challenges facing vulnerable Alabamians needing help covering heating and cooling costs during extreme weather.

Wesley Walter

December 24, 2025

Alabama seeks public comment on broadband expansion plan

Alabama officials secured over $800 million in savings, with a plan to deliver internet to more than 101,090 locations.

September 11, 2025

Trump-backed cuts threaten lifeline utility aid program

Trump’s proposed bill could eliminate LIHEAP, a utility assistance program benefitting thousands of low-income Alabama families amid rising heat.

Mary Claire Wooten

June 12, 2025

Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims

These funds were made available through programs from the U.S. Department of Justice.

April 9, 2025

ADEA discusses ongoing broadband expansion efforts in quarterly meeting

ADECA is awarding and distributing hundreds of millions in state and federal funds to expand internet access in Alabama.

Chance Phillips

December 18, 2024

Alabama distributes $2.6 million for homeless assistance

Gov. Kay Ivey and ADECA announced the funding on Wednesday, provided by the Emergency Solutions Grant Program.

Mary Claire Wooten

October 31, 2024

Alabama continues expanding broadband with $42 million in grants

Gov. Ivey announced $42 million in funding for broadband expansion to 15,000 households across 23 counties in Alabama.

Mary Claire Wooten

September 17, 2024