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Governor: Crews to begin restoring power today after Sally’s devastation

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday said utility crews are expected to head into impacted areas along Alabama’s coast today to begin restoring power to those areas after slow-moving Hurricane Sally inundated Alabama with heavy winds and rain Wednesday. “Let me assure you they already had an army of people on the ground ready to do … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 17, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey cautions people to stay off roads during Hurricane Sally

"Please, please refrain from getting on our roads to go check on storm damage unless you absolutely have to; even then, I urge everyone to use all caution," Ivey said.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 16, 2020

Governor honors Alabama Truck Driver of the Year on state Capitol steps

To kick off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey honored the state’s most accomplished professional truck driver, Rosko Craig of Silas, Alabama, during a brief ceremony at the foot of the state Capitol steps Monday afternoon. Truck Driver Appreciation Week is from Sept. 13 to 19. Craig, 50 — a truck … Continued

September 16, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey announces $87 million peanut shelling plant coming to Atmore

The facility is expected to ultimately employ 150 workers and attract other businesses to the area.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 15, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey urges evacuations as Hurricane Sally approaches

“I know you all want to protect your family and your property, but this is not worth risking your life,” Gov. Kay Ivey said.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 15, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey awards $10 million in federal COVID-19 aid to market state’s tourism industry

Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the award of $10 million in federal coronavirus aid to support the state’s tourism industry through a marketing campaign. “The tourism industry around the world has been one of the hardest hit during this ongoing health crisis, but in Alabama, we remain committed to remind those around our state … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 14, 2020

Governor announces grant to aid domestic violence victims amid COVID-19

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced approval of a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help domestic violence victims access help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is using the funds to provide direct services and support during COVID-19 for victims of family, domestic and dating violence, Ivey’s … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 11, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey remarks on 9/11 anniversary

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday released a statement noting the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks that killed nearly 3,000. “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as one of our country’s darkest days, as it changed our lives forever. Almost two decades later, we still grieve the loss of the nearly 3,000 American … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 11, 2020

Governor announces reallocation of $300 million to prevent larger tax increases for state businesses

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the reallocation of $300 million in federal CARES Act funds to prevent businesses from having to pay exorbitant unemployment insurance tax rates. The $300 million is to be transferred to the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and used to offset “shared costs” which are distributed to tax-paying employers, according … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 11, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey awards $72 million for remote learning tech in state colleges

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $72.34 million in federal coronavirus aid to the state’s higher education institutions for remote learning technology. “Since July, the state of Alabama has awarded $432,753,000 to various levels of education to ensure that we have a safe and smart continuation of educational instruction,” Ivey said in a statement. “COVID-19 … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 10, 2020