Gov. Kay Ivey

Despite COVID, Ivey administration aims to build a stronger workforce

From record-high employment in February to today’s economic downturn, things have changed dramatically for the state’s workforce, but there is also some good news. One thing that hasn’t faltered due to the pandemic’s ravages is Gov. Kay Ivey’s commitment to preparing Alabama’s workforce for the 21st-century job market. The innovation and forward-thinking efforts of the … Continued

Bill Britt

August 26, 2020

Michigan auto parts supplier to invest $59 million in Muscle Shoals plant, hire 279

A Michigan-based automotive supplier plans to invest $59 million into a Muscle Shoals plant to build battery trays for electric vehicles, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday. DURA Automotive Systems will lease a building in the Shoals Research Airpark from the Shoals Economic Development Authority (SEDA) and spend $59 million in manufacturing equipment and create 279 … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 25, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey: State preparing for approaching storms

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday said that the state was preparing for the potential of two storm systems that could impact the coast, and possibly on the same day the state is to hold municipal elections. Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression 14 could both be in the Gulf at the same time, and both … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 21, 2020

Governor issues order to aid cities in hunt for election workers amid COVID-19

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday issued another supplement to her state of emergency proclamation in an effort to ease burdens on municipalities that are struggling to find election workers due to COVID-19. Current state law mandates that election workers live in the municipality in which they’ll be working the polls, and Ivey’s supplemental order Friday … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 21, 2020

Alabama’s COVID-19 testing of college students shows few cases so far, officials say

More than 75,000 college students across Alabama have been tested for COVID-19 as classes continue to start, and while the number of infections among those tested was low, what happens next will depend largely on those students’ decisions to help keep themselves and others safe, according to experts behind the statewide testing program. “This is … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 21, 2020

Alabama to apply for program to boost COVID-19 unemployment benefits by $300

Alabama will apply for a program that would boost unemployment benefits for those already receiving such aid due to COVID-19. Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Tuesday that the state will submit an application into the Lost Wages Assistance program, which would increase payments by $300. Those out of … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 19, 2020

Governor names three new members, reappoints one to the Alabama State Port Authority Board of Directors

Three new board members will take their seats this month when the Alabama State Port Authority’s Board of Directors meet on business matters concerning the state’s only seaport. Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Tony Cochran and Dr. Patricia Sims to represent both Northern region seats and Carl Jamison to represent the Central region. Ivey also reappointed … Continued

August 19, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey moves forward Gulf Coast projects totaling $26 million

Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced her approval to move forward with 16 projects on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The projects, which total more than $26 million, are being funded through the federal Gulf of Mexico Energy and Security Act Program, or GOMESA, which disburses revenue from oil and gas production to Gulf states for conservation … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 18, 2020

Nearly 300 Alabamians have died of COVID-19 in the first weeks of August

The Alabama Department of Public Health over the weekend confirmed five additional deaths from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 1,830. At least 299 of the deaths have been reported in the first half of August. The state of Alabama averaged 21 COVID-19 deaths per day through the first two weeks of August. In … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 14, 2020

Ivey urges Alabamians to complete census or risk losing federal funding, seat in Congress

Gov. Kay Ivey urged all Alabama residents to complete the 2020 census before the Sept. 30 deadline in a 30-second video released on Friday. In the video, Ivey said, “Complete your 2020 Census today. We only have until Sept. 30th. Without you, Alabama stands to lose billions in funding, a seat in Congress and economic … Continued

Micah Danney

August 14, 2020