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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist sexual assault victims statewide

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $418,404 grant to support sexual assault victims across Alabama. The Alabama Coalition Against Rape, a nonprofit organization that assists victims of sexual violence and conducts outreach and education, is using the funds to continue its efforts to provide services to victims and prevent further assaults. The coalition has provided … Continued
August 31, 2020

Teachers are scared and frustrated about starting school. Many aren’t coming back

Teachers are scared to death. And the biggest reason they’re scared to death is because they haven’t seen any sort of real, aggressive plan from anyone. 
July 13, 2020

Alabama is going to need more ventilators. It seems to have no plan

It has been less than two weeks since Alabama reported its first positive case of the new novel coronavirus. Since then, the number has jumped to 242 positive cases. There are sure to be more. Several hospitals across the state, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, are already nearing their capacity. At any … Continued
March 24, 2020

Every school should have a mental health counselor

In her State of the State Address, Gov. Ivey said that mental health would be a priority for both education and our prison system. Then she set a goal of having a mental health counselor in every school system. While I applaud the governor for recognizing the challenges our schools are facing when it comes … Continued
February 21, 2020

Gov. Ivey to begin cancer treatments, expects full recovery

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that she has cancer and will begin undergoing treatment. She said in a statement that doctors expect her to make a full recovery.  “Within the past few weeks, during a routine exam, my longtime family physician discovered a spot on my lung that was unusual,” said Ivey, who will … Continued
September 19, 2019

Ivey announces grant to train prosecutors, law enforcement officers on traffic laws

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Friday the award of a grant to train the state’s prosecutors and law enforcement on traffic safety laws.  “Law enforcement officers and prosecutors at all levels work together to enforce and uphold Alabama’s traffic laws,” Ivey said in a press release Friday.  “I am pleased to support this program which … Continued
August 12, 2019