Ivey pushes for one-year delay in third grade reading requirement
The delay would allow state officials to obtain more data on the effects of the pandemic on students' test scores.
COVID-19 pandemic
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There is much to do to overcome racial disparities. Advancing health equity requires a dedicated, coordinated and honest approach to this challenge.
Birmingham Promise awarded $1.8 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies
Birmingham Promise offers students a chance to gain paid work experience through internships and apprenticeships in four core industries.
November 10, 2021
Alabama Retail Association predicts second year of record holiday sales
The association predicts the state will see between $14.7 billion and $14.8 billion in holiday sales this November and December.
Shine a Light Alabama offers resources for those who lost someone during pandemic
The project offers gift bags with candles, information on grieving and how to hold a candlelight ceremony.
Results of third Alabama survey of the unemployed, underemployed released
The results underscore the need to provide access to short-term workforce training programs.
August 23, 2021
Governor awards COVID-19 recovery grants to four Alabama cities
Ivey has awarded a total of $4.5 million to help four cities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 5, 2021
Secretary of State waives $25 Certificate of Existence fee for businesses applying for aid
The deadline to apply for a paycheck protection program loan has been extended from March 31 to May 31.
April 22, 2021
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See recent postsMan walks country to raise awareness for congressional term limits
"He realized how detached Congress is from the people they are supposed to represent."
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I’m turning 65 tomorrow because I haven’t died.