Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile residents impacted by Sally urged to apply for federal aid
FEMA has approved $11.1 million in housing grants to individuals and families through Sept. 28, according to the governor’s office.
Gov. Kay Ivey
New website for state resources for children, families launches
The website provides access to all the state’s resources for children and their families, including child care, education, family services and health services.
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
Coronavirus task force’s Dr. Deborah Birx says Alabama should extend statewide mask order
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House’s coronavirus task force, said Thursday that Gov. Kay Ivey should extend her statewide mask order, set to expire on Oct. 2. She also responded to a CNN report that cited those close to her as saying she’s “distressed” with the direction the White House coronavirus task force … Continued
Governor establishes Prison Repurposing Commission
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn have said that as many as 11 of the state’s 13 existing men’s prisons could close.
Governor announces the Alabama STEM Council
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has signed Executive Order No. 721 establishing the Alabama STEM Council. The council will advise state leadership on ways to improve STEM-related education, career awareness and workforce development opportunities across the state. “Alabama has continued to grow into an advanced manufacturing, aerospace engineering and cybertechnology center of … Continued
September 22, 2020
Governor announces $356,000 in grants to community agencies to address poverty
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the award of $356,250 to 20 community action agencies statewide for programs aimed at reducing poverty. The Community Action Association of Alabama is to use the funds to support programs by the local agencies which help low-income families, according to a press release from Ivey’s office. “Our state’s community … Continued
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday to visit coast impacted by Hurricane Sally
Ivey is to fly by helicopter over Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan, according to an announcement to media from Ivey’s office on Thursday.
Governor awards grant to expand court facility dog program
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.17 million to continue and expand a statewide program that helps children and others who have been victims of crime feel more at ease when testifying in court or undergoing other crime-related interviews. The grant to the Alabama Office of Prosecution Services will enable that state agency to continue its … Continued
September 17, 2020
Inaugural Alabama Works innovator awards presented
The inaugural AlabamaWorks! Innovator Awards were presented by Gov. Kay Ivey and Deputy Director of Commerce and AIDT Director Ed Castile Thursday during the AlabamaWorks! Virtual Conference. The awards were developed to highlight people and programs across the state that take an innovative approach to solving workforce challenges and help advance Ivey’s Success Plus attainment goal of … Continued
September 17, 2020