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House Black Caucus Proposes Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 19, the Alabama House of Representatives is expected to review and debate the General Fund Budget when the legislature reconvenes.  Last week the House Republicans unveiled an austerity budget with cuts to State agencies.  On Monday, members of the House Black Caucus announced their own alternative strategy … Continued
May 19, 2015

US Department of Justice Awards $21.6 Million Grant to Alabama

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—US Middle District of Alabama Attorney George L. Beck, Jr. announced on Monday, that The US Department of Justice has awarded $21.6 million in grant money to Alabama agencies and municipalities. “We must make sure our law enforcement officers and service providers have all the tool necessary to vigorously … Continued
January 27, 2015

Bentley Announces More Than $30 Million in Grants for Continued Tornado Recovery Efforts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley thought this job was difficult when he saw the unemployment numbers and the finances that he had inherited from Governor Riley and the outgoing Democratic legislative majorities; then, April 2011 happened and a hard job got harder.  Parts of the state were leveled by waves … Continued
December 30, 2013

Bentley Announces Grants to Bring Jobs to Crenshaw and Cullman Counties

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced two grant rewards totally $439,000 to help finalize deals that will help existing Alabama businesses to remain in the state and expand creating new jobs. Gov. Bentley wrote on Facebook, “This grant we announced today will help a Crenshaw County employer … Continued
August 13, 2013

Bentley Reports That State Agencies Cut Their Energy Costs by $3.9 Million in 2012

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Thursday announced that the State of Alabama was able to cut energy costs by nearly four million dollars in 2012 at state government agencies. The savings were found after Bentley issued a December 2011 Executive Order demanding that state facilities reduce … Continued
July 19, 2013

Bentley Announces Grant Awards for Tornado Shelters

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that three north Alabama communities have been awarded funding to build community safe rooms. Gov. Bentley announced that hundreds of residents in six north Alabama communities will find be able to find safe harbor in future storms with help from a total of … Continued
December 4, 2012

Bentley Awards Grants to Fight Drug War

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has announced a series of grants to Shelby, Talladega, and Chambers Counties help local communities fund drug task forces to fight the trafficking and sale of illegal drugs. Gov. Bentley said in a written statement, “Illegal drugs are a dangerous and destructive force.” “Illegal … Continued
November 30, 2012

Alabama Still Recovering from April 2011 Tornados

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) hosted a meeting of local long-term recovery committees on Friday, Nov. 15 in Birmingham. ADECA is the state agency designated by Gov. Robert Bentley to coordinate the state’s recovery efforts.  The group of leaders from communities still recovering from tornadoes … Continued
November 26, 2012

Bentley Announces Grants to Organizations that Help Victims of Abuse

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced several grant awards on Wednesday to charitable groups whose purpose is to provide help to abuse victims. These include the St. Clair Children’s Advocacy Center which was awarded a grant of $37,851.  The center helps children who were victims of physical and sexual … Continued
October 18, 2012

Bentley Announces Grant to Pave Roads in Lowndes County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded Lowndes County a $323,643 grant to improve four county roads there.  The Community Development Block Grant will be used to widen, pave and improve the roadside drainage on four county roads in Lowndes County. Governor Bentley said in a written statement, “The CDBG … Continued
October 17, 2012