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Citizens should vote yes on appointed school board

Gov. Kay Ivey is exactly right, the citizenry should vote yes on March 3, concerning the Appointed Education Board Amendment (SB397), legislatively referred constitutional amendment. First, let’s discuss the many reasons we should support this measure. Currently, our elected state board of education members who have been voted into office for years, have had numerous … Continued
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January 6, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey announces $33 million grant for Early Childhood Education

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education was awarded $33 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education for a renewal of Alabama’s Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) initiative over the next three years. “Alabama’s youngest citizens are the … Continued
December 20, 2019

Governor awards grants to assist immigrant victims of domestic violence, abuse

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $47,792 grant to support a nonprofit agency’s continued efforts to provide aid specifically tailored for immigrant victims of domestic violence. The grant funds will help AshaKiran Inc. offer culturally specific services to help domestic violence and sexual assault victims throughout the state. The organization will provide training and education … Continued
December 20, 2019

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

Gov. Ivey awards grant to better serve domestic violence victims

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $59,356 grant to help educate court officials in ways to serve the needs of domestic violence victims. The Alabama Administrative Office of Courts will use funds to implement the Domestic Violence Skills Enhancement Project, a program that trains judicial system employees on the causes and consequences of domestic violence. … Continued
December 12, 2019

Ivey invites Alabamians to join for annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony

Governor Kay Ivey has invited Alabamians to, once again, join her for the official state Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The program is scheduled for Friday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. on the front steps of the Alabama state Capitol.  Governor Ivey shared this message on Wednesday as she visited with ALDOT employees and the men … Continued
December 5, 2019

Gov. Ivey awards $1 million for 2020 Census outreach

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has awarded $1 million to support efforts to promote, educate and encourage participation among Alabamians in the 2020 Census. The funds provided by the Legislature will go to 34 government agencies and organizations for programs to increase Alabama’s self-response rate during the 2020 Census this spring. “I … Continued
December 4, 2019

Governor Ivey announces Born Ready statewide movement

Governor Kay Ivey and Secretary of Early Childhood Education Jeana Ross on Tuesday announced Born Ready, a statewide movement focused on raising awareness among Alabama parents of the importance of early brain development and quality early childhood learning experiences. Innovative research at the heart of the Born Ready movement found that 95 percent of every … Continued
December 4, 2019

Gov. Ivey awards grants for prison programs

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants to the Alabama Department of Corrections for programs that provide treatment for drug addiction and increase safety. A $495,456 grant will provide a drug treatment program conducted at seven prisons in the state. The program includes education, counseling and urinalysis testing in order to reduce recidivism rates and … Continued
November 20, 2019