Innovation, economic development wins and additional COVID-19 relief are among the #alpolitics headlines this month. CARES Act Update: Governor Kay Ivey has announced additional awards in CARES funding. Fifty million dollars is available for grants of up to $15,000 to nonprofit organizations and faith-based programs to help mitigate operational costs resulting from COVID-19. Hospitals and nursing
The National Governors Association announced its new Executive Committee leadership for 2020-21 as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo became chair of the association. At the summer meeting, Governor Cuomo became chair and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, vice chair. Joining them on the Executive Committee are Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, Governor Jared Polis of
Flight Works Alabama, an aerospace education center located near the Airbus manufacturing facility in Mobile, has launched its mission to inspire and equip future aviation workers across the region. The 15,000-square-foot facility, which features more than 40 high-tech exhibits to provide a comprehensive look at the aviation and aerospace industry,
@thebloomgroup Anybody here seen my old friend John? Vintage Year Montgomery, AL circa 1995.
The Alabama Public Service Commission recently approved a plan to credit Alabama Power Company customers on their October bills. The move refunds $100 million to customers. The typical customer will receive a $25 credit on their October bill, which is in addition to a 3-percent rate reduction that customers are
As we enter the sixth month of COVID-19 and the multiple restrictions it has made necessary —including a new statewide mask requirement — we still successfully held runoff elections, and there’s education news. COVID-19 Update: Governor Kay Ivey issued her 14th supplemental emergency proclamation containing an amended Safer at Home Order that includes a
Several runoff elections were held on Tuesday with these results: U.S. Senate: Tommy Tuberville (R) 60.74%; Jeff Session (R) 39.26%. 1st Congressional District; Jerry Carl (R) 52.29%, Bill Hightower (R) 47.71%. 2nd Congressional District; Barry Moore (R) 60.45%, Jeff Coleman (R) 39.55%. District 5 State School Board; Tonya Chestnut(D) 61.35%, Fred Bell (D) 38.65%. Place #2 Court of Criminal Appeals; Beth
The Alabama Department of Labor announced that Alabamians who have exhausted all other unemployment benefits will be eligible for the extended Benefits (EB) program. To qualify for the Extended Benefits program, an individual must have gone through both the normal 14 weeks of unemployment provided for by the State of
Governor Ivey has announced awards to several entities from the CARES ACT funds. The governor awarded $30 million to be used to establish a COVID-19 testing and safety development program. The program will be implemented by a coalition led by the Alabama Department of Public Health and the University of Alabama Birmingham.
Representative Ronal Johnson of Sylacauga, the Dean of the House of Representatives, died from complications associated with liver cancer. He was 76 years old. Rep. Johnson held the District 33 seat for more than 40 years, making him the longest continuously serving member of the House. He was highly respected
