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Dallas County water authorities prepare for more growth

Residents of two Dallas County water authorities are seeing the benefits of improvements to their rural water systems, as leaders of those systems prepare for another expansion in one and continued growth in the other. Torrey Jones, regional manager for the South Dallas and West Dallas Water Authorities, both of which are operated by ClearWater … Continued

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August 12, 2020

Gov. Ivey awards grant for new system to aid child abuse victims

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $375,000 grant to establish a statewide network that will ensure that victims of child abuse receive immediate and professional medical care and other assistance. The grant will enable the Children’s of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics to collaborate with the Alabama Network of … Continued

July 10, 2020

Governor awards grants for bulletproof vests

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $46,960 to help state law enforcement agencies and the University of Alabama Police Department equip officers with new bulletproof vests. “Making sure our state’s law enforcement officers have updated protective equipment is vital to increasing officer safety,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to assist these agencies in … Continued

May 28, 2020

Jones releases “paycheck security” grant proposals to help businesses keep workers on payroll

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Ala., alongside several of his colleagues, today released a proposal to establish a ‘Paycheck Security’ program to cover the wages and benefits of employees of affected businesses and non-profits until the economic and public health crisis is resolved. “While we’re taking drastic steps to ensure the health and safety of the … Continued

April 20, 2020

Ivey awards $2.9 million for weatherization projects to assist elderly, low-income residents

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 14 grants totaling $2.9 million to assist low-income and elderly residents with improvements to their homes to lower energy costs and improve home safety. The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in summer and makes them more energy … Continued

April 7, 2020

Governor awards $9.5 million in grants to expand internet access

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 20 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to provide high-speed internet access to numerous communities throughout Alabama. The grants, part of the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund, were awarded to nine broadband providers to fund multiple projects in their coverage areas. “Availability of high-speed internet has always been vital, but the … Continued

March 31, 2020

Sen. Greg Reed announces ADECA grants for local law enforcement

Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed, R-Jasper, announced today the following grants for local Law Enforcement Agencies from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). $23,682.00 to the City of Cordova for the Cordova Police Department will use to purchase properly fitted body armor, less- lethal tasers, computers and surveillance equipment. $20,786.32 to the … Continued

February 17, 2020

Governor awards $1.7 million to assist low-income residents

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $1.7 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life. The Community Services Block Grants will enable 20 community action agencies throughout the state to help low-income residents achieve self-sufficiency and address barriers to success through a variety … Continued

January 27, 2020

Gov. Ivey awards $46.2 million to help low-income residents with emergency energy costs

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $46.2 million to assist low-income families in Alabama with energy bills. The grants will enable 21 community service agencies throughout the state to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat their houses this winter. “Many low-income families in Alabama are forced to weigh between staying warm in … Continued

January 22, 2020

Ivey awards more than $2.5 million for emergency housing assistance

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has awarded grants totaling more than $2.5 million to help homeless Alabamians with immediate housing assistance and to help others who are in danger of becoming homeless. The funding from the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program will support organizations across the state that provide shelter, legal … Continued

December 18, 2019