Gov. Ivey, Mayor Maddox unite for “Disagree Better” initiative
Gov. Ivey and Mayor Maddox aimed to demonstrate that even the fiercest of rivals could find common ground.
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Secretary of State Wes Allen launches Heroes at the Polls initiative
Heroes at the Polls encourages veterans to request to be appointed as a poll worker.
February 2, 2024
Gov. Ivey, state legislators align for new veterans suicide prevention initiative
Recently released data shows nearly 18 percent of those who died by suicide in Alabama are veterans.
May 17, 2021
Manufacture Alabama announces Diversify initiative
The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama.
AlabamaWorks Governor’s Survey deadline extended one week
AlabamaWorks and the Alabama Workforce Council announced on Thursday the deadline for responses to the Governor’s Survey of Employer Competencies — a new tool to survey business owners in different sectors and regions and identify current, in-demand occupations and the credentials of value aligned to those occupations — has been extended one week and will … Continued
June 26, 2020
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See recent postsGreat examples of poor leadership
Let’s talk about some great examples of poor leadership, unacceptable management, and illogical decision-making, coming from our Montgomery County School Board, Alabama State Department of Education, and the Montgomery City Council. Just a few days ago, the local School Board approved an unrealistic initiative, to increase the millage rates, concerning property taxes, to raise annual … Continued
Ivey moves to revamp failing education system with “Strong Start, Strong Finish”
Unencumbered by the political temerity that immobilizes many leaders in Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey is rapidly moving forward on a few big agenda items, including rebuilding the state’s aging infrastructure and reforming its barbaric prison system. But nowhere has Ivey shown more laser-like focus than on Alabama’s underperforming education system. Over the last two years, … Continued
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See recent postsBrett Kavanaugh: Chief Justice Moore 2.0
What do U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh and former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore have in common? They both are victims of the new ambush strategic initiative of the Washington Post. What does the Washington Post and Amazon.com have in common? Jeff Bezos owns them both! What do Jeff Bezos and George Soros … Continued
Amid Investigations, Lawsuits, Bentley Appoints New Finance Director
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—After a Federal audit of the State’s Finance Department, which has yet to be made public, Governor Robert Bentley announced, on Friday, that Clinton Carter, the State’s Deputy Finance Director, will step up to serve as the new State Finance Director. After serving for nearly three years as the … Continued
Ainsworth Introduces Recall Legislation
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 5, the entire news world seemed to descend on Montgomery to cover the latest chapter in the Bentley/Mason sex scandal/abuse of power saga. Newscasts about the affair appeared across the country. The legislature is bogged down, trying to decide what constitutes an impeachable offense in Alabama. … Continued