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Navigating a global pandemic at the local level

Social distancing, flatten the curve, contact tracing, PPE, zoom fatigue … these are some of the terms that have become part of our daily vernacular since mid-March. COVID-19 has upended lives and livelihoods and caused significant economic disruption throughout Alabama, particularly at the local level. Yet, even with the unprecedented challenges we’re all now facing, … Continued
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June 18, 2020

Unified Command Center at heart of COVID-19 response

Alabama’s fight against the coronavirus is headed from the Unified Command center, a “war room” set up by the governor, where 175 state employees lead Alabama’s response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Unified Command Center is located in the RSA Tower in downtown Montgomery. Alabama’s Unified Command for COVID-19 Response is a team comprised … Continued
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June 1, 2020
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Let’s build America’s health care equipment in Alabama

This is a difficult day for all of us. New unemployment numbers released this morning, some of the worst in our nation’s history, paint a grim picture of the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of Americans, and many of our fellow Alabamians, are out of work through no fault of their own. … Continued
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May 8, 2020

Jerry Carl calls on Alabama attorney general to sue China

Monday, April 27 Republican congressional candidate Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl called on Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to sue China for their mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic. Two other states, Missouri and Mississippi, have filed civil lawsuits against China, seeking reparations for loss of life, human suffering and economic turmoil. “The Chinese government and … Continued
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May 4, 2020

Barry Moore working with White House to release summary of coronavirus aid for Alabama

Thursday, the Barry Moore for Congress campaign released information from the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (OIA) on the status of federal coordination and assistance efforts to Alabama during the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign website, BarryMooreforCongress.com, has been updated with an overview page containing data on medical supplies provided to the State as well … Continued
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May 4, 2020

HomTex switches to making face masks in Alabama

Due to the coronavirus crisis, HomTex Inc., a Cullman based manufacturer of bed liners and other items, has shifted its focus to making cotton face masks for businesses and individuals. The family owned company also plans a major investment at its facilities in Cullman County to manufacture the pleated, 3-ply surgical masks used in hospitals … Continued
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April 29, 2020

Jones urges governor to establish a health care manufacturing task force

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, is urging Gov. Kay Ivey to establish a health care manufacturing task force to explore ways for Alabama to move to the forefront of health care manufacturing for the United States. In a letter to Ivey Thursday, Jones suggested utilizing existing infrastructure across the state, like shuttered factories, to build a … Continued
April 24, 2020