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Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to help prison inmates end drug addictions

Governor Kay Ivey provided $598,000 for intensive drug treatment programs at eight Alabama prisons to help inmates overcome addiction and reduce future crimes.

March 3, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims

Governor Ivey awarded $2.26 million to nine nonprofit centers that provide professional care for children who have suffered various forms of abuse across the state.

January 22, 2026

Alabama Digital Expansion Authority receives broadband updates from internet providers

ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell warned that Alabama risks losing over $400 million in federal funds if broadband projects are not completed on time.

January 19, 2026

Reports stress drought’s impact on Alabama farms, heightened fire risk

An unusually dry September significantly impacted Alabama's farms, leading to concerns over crop yields, soil health, and heightened fire risks across the state.

October 8, 2025

Recreational trails board debates, votes on 2024 project proposals

The Alabama Recreational Trails Advisory Board discussed and voted on its 2024 grant proposals during their annual meeting on Dec. 17.

December 18, 2024

Drought assessment committee discusses end of year climate data

Each area of the state was reported as abnormally dry, while north and southwest Alabama faced severe or extreme drought.

December 13, 2024

Alabama receives federal approval to deploy $1.4 billion broadband expansion plan

The funds will focus on “last-mile” projects that provide connections to homes and businesses.

October 18, 2024

State continues to face dry conditions, pine beetle outbreak despite July rainfall

The state remained driest in the northwest with some locations at 25 to 50 percent of their normal precipitation.

August 30, 2024

Governor awards $24.7 million in grants for broadband

The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas.

March 6, 2023

Governor awards $2.65 million to fight homelessness

The funds are coming from the federal Emergency Solutions Grants program.

December 21, 2022