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Three hospitals operated by DCH Health System in Alabama were closed Tuesday to all but the most critical patients after cyber criminals attacked the hospital system’s computers, holding them ransom for an unspecified amount of money,  In a statement Tuesday, DCH Health System said DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Northport Medical Center in Northport … Continued

Walt Maddox (D) accused Kay Ivey and members of her Lieutenant Governor’s staff of having used private email accounts. Maddox claimed that according to records currently housed in the state archives, then Lt. Governor Ivey and members of her staff were using private email accounts on a regular basis and, in some cases, using those … Continued

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Another win for Alabama’s economic development push was announced Monday as a Southern-based technology firm gears up to expand into Brewton, Alabama, hiring 300 new workers. Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a press release Monday that Provalus will invest about $6.5 million in a new technology service and support … Continued

By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s Community College system is one of six across the country selected for a new app-development curriculum launched today by Apple. The new curriculum will be offered starting next fall as part of computer science programs in three Alabama community colleges: Drake State Community and Technical College in Huntsville, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 28, House leaders held a press conference to announce their 2016 legislative agenda for the regular session that begins on Tuesday, February 2. The Alabama House Republican Caucus said in a statement, “The 2016 ‘Right for Alabama’ agenda focuses on important issues like job creation, protecting public … Continued

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 13, Alabama Secretary of Technology Brunson White spoke to the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) about his role in the new state government position. White said you have heard a lot of talk about the budget.  We don’t have a budget.  It would be awesome to … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 5, the House Education Technology Subcommittee met to discuss HB 1, “The Alabama Ahead Act.” The “Alabama Ahead Act,” is sponsored by Senator Gerald Dial (R) from Lineville) and Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville.  The legislation gives school systems the option of utilizing less expensive … Continued