Gov. Ivey, former Sen. Jones, Rep. Sewell and Rep. Aderholt address PARCA annual forum
The five-part forum explained and examined issues and opportunities in providing access to broadband.
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Regional workforce profiles released to help Alabama reach attainment goal
Each regional profile contains background information, an education snapshot, a workforce snapshot, employment access and regional key findings.
January 14, 2021
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Governor announces $1.5 million for local road, bridge projects
Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced $1.5 million in state funding being awarded to cities and counties for various local road and bridge projects. The funding comes in the final award cycle during the inaugural year of the Annual Grant Program, a new program created under the Rebuild Alabama … Continued
September 10, 2020
Governor announces $50 million grant program for nonprofit, faith-based organizations
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a $50 million grant program to support nonprofit and faith-based organizations who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Nonprofit Grant Program and the Alabama Faith-Based Grant Program will be awarded to eligible applicants on a first-come-first-served basis up to a $25 million aggregate cap in … Continued
July 31, 2020
Governor announces final report on campaign for grade-level reading
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the final report and recommendations of the Alabama Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. The final report provides recommendations to enhance Birth to Age Eight Systems; Family Engagement; Health and Well-Being; Learning Outside the Classroom; and Special Education, English Language Learners and Struggling Readers. Governor Ivey and campaign leaders have developed … Continued
July 13, 2020
Governor announces “Revive Alabama” $100 million small business grant program
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Alabama will reimburse small businesses up to a combined $100 million for expenses they have incurred due to operational interruptions caused by the pandemic and related business closures. “In many ways, … Continued
July 9, 2020
Governor awards $48 million to Department of Education, up to $50 million for higher education
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $48 million of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) to the Alabama State Department of Education in response to challenges related to COVID-19. This allocation will enable schools to enact policies established in the Alabama State Department of Education’s Roadmap to Reopening Schools. As schools across Alabama are … Continued
July 6, 2020
Governor awards $30 million in CARES Act funds for COVID-19 testing, safety programs
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $30 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) money to be used to establish COVID-19 testing and safety development programs. The state of Alabama will provide the $30 million to support two programs, Testing for Alabama and Stay Safe Together. The programs will be … Continued
June 29, 2020