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Governor addresses tax, economic development issues delayed due to COVID-19

The proclamation will allow citizens and businesses to avoid paying state taxes on certain benefits received under the CARES Act.

December 14, 2020

Just do the right thing, Gov. Ivey, even if they hate you for it

"We have a bonafide emergency on our hands, and the governor has tied hers behind her back."

December 9, 2020

Alabama power employees raise money for needy

Employees raised more than $49,000 in November to support charities and community partners helping people in need.

December 3, 2020

Business Council of Alabama launches initiative to “Keep Alabama Open”

The new campaign comes in opposition to recent public calls for a nationwide mandatory shutdown.

November 17, 2020

We’re just hours from Election Day. Do you have a plan to vote?

"Alabama’s working people deserve better, and on Nov. 3, we have the opportunity to make it truly great."

October 30, 2020

Election Day is next week

This will be a memorable and historical election year. This 2020 pandemic year is hopefully only a once in a century event.

October 28, 2020

Alabama’s budget year begins this week. COVID-19 has played havoc

The coronavirus pandemic has left a half billion dollar cut to Alabama’s state budgets for the upcoming year, but the debacle has decimated other states much worse than Alabama.

September 30, 2020

New website for state resources for children, families launches

The website provides access to all the state’s resources for children and their families, including child care, education, family services and health services.

September 28, 2020

Governor awards $35 million in CARES funds for Health Care and Emergency Response Providers Grant Program

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $35 million in CARES Act funds to establish the Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response Providers grant program. The grants will support providers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health crisis we continue to face has had significant impact on many fronts. Certainly, individuals, groups … Continued

September 25, 2020

Sewell votes to keep government open, extend programs

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, this week voted for a measure to continue funding for the programs contained in the 12 annual appropriation acts for FY2020. The bill, HR8337, passed the House in a final vote of 359 to 57 and 1. “I voted for today’s legislation to avert a catastrophic government shutdown and fund the … Continued

September 24, 2020