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Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans

Our combined efforts and partnerships are positioning Alabama to overcome an epidemic that has claimed the lives of thousands.

April 24, 2025

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Opiod settlement oversight commission reallocates funds for treatment programs

The commission reallocated opioid settlement funds for treatment programs, expanding services and improving access to care.

December 13, 2024

Gov. Ivey deploys Transportation workers to Florida, Public Health support team to N.C.

ALDOT sent an 18-person crew to help clear Florida roadways of hurricane debris.

October 14, 2024

Montgomery unveils new tools to support small business growth, recovery

American Rescue Plan Act funding will go toward the creation of a “Small Business One-Stop Shop” and an “Access to Capital” loan program.

April 23, 2024

Gov. Ivey signs order to establish the Alabama Resilience Council

The council aims to help communities withstand events that result in harmful societal impacts.

May 8, 2023

Governor awards $30 million to rural hospitals COVID recovery grants

Alabama received $2.1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

March 15, 2022

Study ranks Alabama in top 10 for unemployment recovery

Continued improvement will depend on federal aid and how the state and its municipalities provide assistance, experts say.

January 27, 2021

COVID-19: Living in a state of alert

We will resort to our survival mode and exhibit moods and behaviors that are very much like those of individuals who have experienced trauma such as battle or extreme loss.

October 28, 2020

Speaker McCutcheon hospitalized with heart issue

Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon announced on Friday that he has been hospitalized with a heart issue and expects to be released following treatment over the weekend. “Deb and I appreciate the prayers of healing that so many have made on my behalf, and I am well on the road to recovery,” McCutcheon … Continued

December 14, 2018

Trump declares Major Disaster for four Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael

In response to Governor Kay Ivey’s request, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of Alabama, as a result of Hurricane Michael. This declaration means that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program will provide assistance to four affected counties: Geneva, Henry, Houston and Mobile Counties. “I appreciate President … Continued

November 6, 2018