Legislative panel talks 2023 priorities with county commissions
Lawmakers emphasized allocating remaining ARPA funds, addressing gaming, and changing the way registrars are handled.
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Ivey to pursue tax rebate in upcoming session
Ivey said the state's surplus revenue is "unsustainable" and cannot be use to make permanent structural change.
ACCA past president breaks down ARPA funding for counties
ACCA past president Randy Vest said premium pay and jail and courthouse ventilation have been high priorities for counties so far.
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See recent postsLegislature’s investment in water, sewer projects paying dividends
"Help is on the way for communities that have suffered due to inadequate or nonexistent water and sewer service."
HHS awards nearly $9M to Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
As the state's only Teaching Health Center, Cahaba Medical Care trains physicians to take care of all patients, regardless of insurance, financial or physical status.
82 Alabama groups urge Ivey, legislators to fund public transportation using ARPA funds
Lawmakers created the state Public Transportation Trust Fund in 2018, but it has yet to receive state funding. And the consequences of that state inaction have grown in recent years, the letter says.
June 24, 2022
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See recent postsThe conservative foundation is laid and Alabama is ready to build back better
Innovation has been an overarching theme of this quadrennium for the legislature.
Legislature addresses primary issues, League of Municipalities says
The primary issues for municipalities, including broadband and waste infrastructure, were addressed in meaningful ways, executive director Greg Cochran said.
Ivey awards $10 million for emergency services providers COVID grants
The state of Alabama will offer grants in an amount up to $10,320 for providers that meet eligibility requirements.
April 28, 2022
General Fund budget will address Alabama’s maternal mortality crisis
Advocates say extended coverage is the start of a "healthy future" for Alabama mothers.
April 20, 2022