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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

COVID-19 pandemic

Education

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.

November 11, 2021

Red heart shape and medical stethoscope on blue background top view. Health care, medicare and cardiology concept.

Valuing all

There is much to do to overcome racial disparities. Advancing health equity requires a dedicated, coordinated and honest approach to this challenge.

November 10, 2021

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.

October 21, 2021

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.

September 24, 2021

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

Man walks country to raise awareness for congressional term limits

"He realized how detached Congress is from the people they are supposed to represent."

April 21, 2021

I am 65, and I’m alive

I’m turning 65 tomorrow because I haven’t died.

March 27, 2021