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Both the Magna Carta in 1215 and the 1832 Reform Act continued a process to allow greater liberty, more freedom, and expanded justice.

The new center will provide consultation and support services to boost infectious disease prevention and control efforts across Alabama.

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced Wednesday a new $200,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to establish the New Site Medical Complex in New Site, Alabama. This grant will provide funding for a 3,120 square-foot building housing a primary care clinic and private pharmacy. The tenants will include Russell Medical and Jackson Drugs. “Health … Continued

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, applauded the Appalachian Regional Commission announcement of a grant for the West Alabama Chamber Foundation’s West Alabama Works in the amount of $1,459,335. The grant will be awarded through ARC’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative and will provide funding for workforce development activities that include … Continued

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby announced Thursday the Alabama Community College System has been awarded an Appalachian Regional Commission grant in the amount of $1,750,000. This grant funding is a part of the Alabama Skills Training to Support Real Opportunities for New Growth (STRONG) project, which will target the coal-impacted communities in 10 counties in the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, November 19, State Representative Lynn Greer (R-Rogersville) said that the Committee that is looking at reforming the retirement system intends to guarantee the benefits that state employees were promised. Representative Greer said in a statement, “During our November meeting, the Pension Committee unanimously passed a resolution that … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced a $49,995 grant to promote tourism in six Alabama counties. The funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will allow the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development to develop a program to promote the natural, cultural and historical assets of Hale, Pickens, … Continued

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