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Governor awards $35 million in CARES funds for Health Care and Emergency Response Providers Grant Program

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $35 million in CARES Act funds to establish the Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response Providers grant program. The grants will support providers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health crisis we continue to face has had significant impact on many fronts. Certainly, individuals, groups … Continued
September 25, 2020

Mexico isn’t paying for Trump’s border wall. Alabama is.

Looks like Mexico isn’t paying for that “big, beautiful wall” at the southern border.  Alabama is.  The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it would be diverting more than $260 million of funds originally slated for a Navy ship building operation located in the Port of Mobile and will instead use those funds to construct … Continued
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February 14, 2020

Gov. Ivey awards grant to better serve domestic violence victims

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $59,356 grant to help educate court officials in ways to serve the needs of domestic violence victims. The Alabama Administrative Office of Courts will use funds to implement the Domestic Violence Skills Enhancement Project, a program that trains judicial system employees on the causes and consequences of domestic violence. … Continued
December 12, 2019

Gov. Ivey awards $18.7 million to improve infrastructure in 58 Alabama communities

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $18.7 million in grants for improvements in 58 Alabama communities. The funds from the Community Development Block Grant program will enable communities to provide water, improve roads and sewage systems, construct public community buildings and remove blight. “Community Development Block Grants are vital to Alabama communities wanting to raise living … Continued
November 21, 2019

Ivey announces 16 GOMESA-funded projects

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, during a press conference, announced close to $28 million for 16 projects, which are supported by funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). These projects focus on land acquisitions, research and recreational access improvements, which are included in the original intent and authorized use of … Continued
November 7, 2019

Ethics Commission to rule on Burkette complaint

The Alabama Ethics Commission is expected to rule on a complaint regarding allegations that Sen. David Burkette, D-Montgomery, misused discretionary funds when he served as a city councilman in Montgomery.  The original complaint against Burkette, filed last October, alleged that while serving on the council, Burkette directed tens of thousands of dollars in councilmen discretionary … Continued
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September 12, 2019

Sen. Richard Shelby introduces disaster relief amendment to Senate

Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, urged Senate members on Monday to approve legislation provided disaster relief funds to Alabama and other areas that have recently suffered from natural disasters. The measure would provide $13.45 billion in aid to states and territories affected by disasters in 2018 and 2019. It would also provide $600 million in nutrition … Continued
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April 2, 2019

Marsh threatens lottery legislation: Why?

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jim McClendon giving Alabama citizens an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment to allow a lottery is being questioned by one of its co-sponsors. The bi-partisan legislation is co-sponsored by Sens. Jimmy Holley, Steve Livingston, Bobby Singleton, Roger Smitherman, Billy Beasley and Del Marsh. Last week, Marsh, who … Continued
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March 25, 2019