The Alabama Commerce Department announced that Christina Stimpson, an international business professional with experience in export promotion, foreign direct investment strategy and business recruitment, will take the helm of the department’s Office of International Trade. Stimpson comes to Commerce from the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, where she worked in
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $360 million in the Medical West Hospital Authority to build a state-of-the-art 200-bed hospital in McCalla. The new Medical West Hospital will serve more than 300,000 rural people in west Jefferson County, Tuscaloosa County and other surrounding rural communities. The 405,186-square-foot facility will feature
Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth left little doubt where he stood on the school choice debate during a recent radio program, saying that school choice is “the right thing to do” and “I support school choice 100 percent.” He added he thinks it is needed in Alabama. His declaration came as the
Governor Kay Ivey awarded $2.6 million in grants to assist victims of domestic violence as they escape from abusive situations and rebuild their lives. The governor awarded the funds to the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence and seven nonprofit agencies that serve victims in their communities. The Alabama Department of
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has purchased a vacant, private prison in Perry County to use as a rehabilitation facility for parole violators. The bureau will pay $15 million for the Perry County Correctional Center, a 700-bed prison on U.S. 80 in Uniontown. The prison was owned by
While Alabama has celebrated a string of major economic development announcements in recent months, many of them focused on big companies locating or expanding in the state, leaders recognize that small businesses are also key drivers of the economy. To support them, Lt. Governor Ainsworth revealed the Alabama Small Business Commission’s legislative package
@SenatorGregReed Jan 31 Proud to announce that I have qualified to for reelection to serve Senate District 5! I look forward to representing the #algop on the ballot this November and continuing to fight for our shared Christian conservative values. #alpolitics
Tuesday, 4th day of regular session: The House Education Policy Committee approved bills to establish the State Seal of Biliteracy; to recognize graduates who have demonstrated an indicated level of proficiency in English and at least one other world language; and to authorize the University of West Alabama Board of Trustees to hold certain meetings
Lt. Governor Gov. Will Ainsworth announced the Alabama Small Business Commission’s legislative package, which consists of tax cuts, tax exemptions, paperwork reductions and other reforms. According to Ainsworth, the commission’s legislative package would serve to further support Alabama’s growing economy by implementing measures to assist small businesses.
The Senate Education Policy Committee approved a bill that would allow parents to take up to $5,561 for public schools and spend it on private school tuition and homeschooling. The bill by Senator Del Marsh was approved on a voice vote after lengthy testimony from school boards and school organizations,
