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Gov. Ivey awards $1 million for 2020 Census outreach

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has awarded $1 million to support efforts to promote, educate and encourage participation among Alabamians in the 2020 Census. The funds provided by the Legislature will go to 34 government agencies and organizations for programs to increase Alabama’s self-response rate during the 2020 Census this spring. “I … Continued
December 4, 2019
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It is good to honor our veterans, but it is better to take action

The word “sacrifice” gets used a lot, but it can be difficult to truly appreciate the full meaning of that word. For one group of people, “sacrifice” takes on a special meaning. This weekend we honor our nation’s veterans. While Memorial Day is set aside to remember those who died in military service, Veteran’s Day … Continued
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November 8, 2019

Gov. Kay Ivey introduces 2020 Census initiative

Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off the Alabama Counts outreach initiative, an effort to encourage Alabamians to fill out the 2020 census, alongside 200 mayors, county commissioners, legislators and community leaders on Thursday in Montgomery. Until the ten-year census in spring 2020, Ivey will be promoting this campaign. The state’s 2020 census theme, chosen by Ivey, … Continued
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April 9, 2019
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Stupid is as stupid does

I hate new years. Not because it’s another year. That’s going to happen, regardless of what we might want. The calendar days end, and the new calendar days begin. We can’t stop it. I hate new years because of the silly expectations. We expect the new year to encourage us to exercise more, or to … Continued
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January 3, 2019