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Shelby announces $4 million in critical opioid treatment grants for Alabama community health centers

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that 15 community health centers located in Alabama have received a total of $4,038,000 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support increased treatment and prevention for opioid and substance abuse. “It is of the utmost importance that we work to … Continued
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September 21, 2018

Small business group endorses Kay Ivey for governor

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 the NFIB Alabama Political Action Committee has endorsed Kay Ivey for governor. The National Federation of Independent Businesses is the nation’s leading small-business association. NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash announced the endorsement Monday at a news conference at Southern Distributor/Auto Electric and Carburetor Co., an NFIB member business in Birmingham. The … Continued
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September 19, 2018

Today is Labor Day

Today, Monday, September 3, 2018, is a Federal, State of Alabama and banking holiday. Most schools and many businesses will be closed.  The first Monday of September is historically considered to be the last weekend of summer, thus the day is reserved as a holiday for the working people who keep our economy functioning. The … Continued
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September 3, 2018

Ivey criticizes Maddox over Kavanaugh

Friday the Kay Ivey for Governor campaign asked in a statement: Does Maddox stand with Alabamians or his liberal party? The Ivey campaign was also critical of Doug Jones: “This week, Alabama Senator Doug Jones announced he supports Senate Democrats’ efforts to stonewall Kavanaugh’s confirmation.” Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) today issued a challenge to … Continued
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August 29, 2018

Sewell receives briefing from EPA on 35th avenue Superfund site

Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, joined Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and local officials at a tour of the 35th Avenue Superfund site. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated the officials on the progress being made at the site. “Today elected officials and community leaders received an EPA briefing on the status of the North Bhm … Continued
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August 28, 2018

Young Republicans plan summer meeting for August 17-18

The 2018 Young Republican Federation of Alabama (YRFA) Summer Meeting will take place Friday, August 17th through Saturday, August 18th in downtown Birmingham. The YRFA said in a release, “We are so excited about an outstanding weekend of politics, networking, community service, and fun…all with your favorite YR friends!” All club chairs, state committeemen, and … Continued
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August 7, 2018

Court allows Birmingham minimum wage lawsuit to move forward

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals made a decision yesterday to allow plaintiffs to proceed in their endeavor to bring a lawsuit that challenges Alabama’s actions to nullify a City of Birmingham minimum wage ordinance that claims intentional racial discrimination. The Southern Poverty Law Center and the Partnership for Working Families weighed in on the … Continued
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July 26, 2018

Shipt Announces Over 800 new Jobs in the Birmingham Area

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) joined executives of Shipt, the same-day delivery marketplace, and local officials to announce that the company plans to grow the state’s technology industry by creating more than 800 new jobs in Birmingham over the next several years. “By simplifying life with innovative technology for personalized grocery delivery, Shipt is … Continued
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July 13, 2018