Alabamians strong Census response led to retention of all congressional districts
Throughout the 2020 Census, state leaders led a dogged effort to ensure participation numbers reflected a proper Alabama representation.
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Lamar Higgins has died
Higgins served on the Troy University Board of Trustees for 25 years and was a partner at Fine Geddie & Associates for 26 years.
Governor awards grant to assist elderly and disabled abuse victims
The grant will enable the department’s Adult Protective Services Division to remove victims from abusive environments.
April 15, 2021
Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims
The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement.
December 10, 2020
Congresswoman Martha Roby: Census is vital for our state
“The September 30 deadline is quickly approaching, and it’s critical that Alabamians participate," Roby said.
Governor awards $4.9 million for highway safety enforcement campaigns
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $4.9 million in grants in support of efforts to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries and fatalities. The state’s four regional traffic safety offices will use the funds to cover overtime for local police officers and sheriffs’ deputies conducting extra patrols and checkpoints during peak travel times targeting speeding, … Continued
August 19, 2020
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Stay safe and stay smart. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is how I’ve ended most of my email correspondence. However, it now strikes me that “stay smart” might also be good advice for my beloved Alabama. It is unwise and unproductive to expend our energy wishing for a return to normal. Rather, … Continued
Proposed 2021 General Fund budget has $167 million increase
The Alabama legislature returns to Montgomery Monday to finish the 2020 regular legislative session and work on the state General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets. The first item to be considered will be the SGF. The 2020 SGF budget was $2,222 million. The proposed 2021 budget is $2,389 million — a $167.3 million increase … Continued
Sen. Greg Reed announces ADECA grants for local law enforcement
Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed, R-Jasper, announced today the following grants for local Law Enforcement Agencies from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). $23,682.00 to the City of Cordova for the Cordova Police Department will use to purchase properly fitted body armor, less- lethal tasers, computers and surveillance equipment. $20,786.32 to the … Continued
February 17, 2020
2020 Census efforts kick off at Alabama’s community colleges
On Monday, Alabama’s community colleges began their 2020 Census efforts with a kick off meeting and rally at the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Office in Montgomery. Representatives from Alabama’s 24 community colleges, state officials, and U.S. Census Bureau staff joined together to launch the community college’s Alabama Counts effort and coordinate ideas to get … Continued
January 30, 2020