Things never stop moving in Alabama politics and government, but we’re taking moment to soak in all the holiday spirit around us and hope that you do too. Everyone here at The Bloom Group wishes a Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year to you and yours!
While midterm elections around the country had some interesting results, here in Alabama, things played out true to past form. Republicans kept their super majority in the legislature. They also retained all of the constitutional offices. Here’s a quick recap: Governor Kay Ivey became the first Republican woman elected governor in
The Alabama State Board of Education wants to put more money toward classroom supplies to relieve some of the pressure on classroom teachers. The board recently approved a budget recom-mendation asking lawmakers for $600 per teacher. The current rate is $536 per teacher. They are also asking for an additional $11.2
National publication Site Selection rated Alabama No. 8 in its business climate analysis. The rating reflects the state’s consistent attractiveness for high value economic development projects. Alabama scored in the top ten in 2016 and 2017. Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said the primary objective of the state’s economic development team
‘Tis the season to count blessings and show gratitude, so as always, we’d like to tell our clients how much we appreciate the opportunity to represent you and your interests. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
@thebloomgroup Nov. 9 My son Hannon finished the Highlands College Half Marathon today. I’m so proud of him and his commitment. @HighlandsAL@HCollege
Fall weather has finally arrived, and with it, increased and new funding for several programs and initiatives around the state. Livingston’s University Charter School Earns $1.7M grant: The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University Charter School in Livingston a five-year grant worth at least $1.7 million as part of a program
Governor Kay Ivey recently announced the opening of the Security Operations Center (SOC), an operation designed to protect state technology systems from cyberattacks. The SOC, part of the state’s Office of Information Technology, works as a centralized agency to assess all threats coming into the state. Individual agencies have their own
@SouthernCompany Oct. 15 Sometimes a big hug is all you need to lift your spirits. Thank you to Jason and the thousands of workers who have committed to restoring power and hope to our service territory. See more here.
Governor Ivey recently announced that the federal government has approved a new statewide care-management program to complement and enhance the state’s current system of long-term care services provided to approximately 23,000 Alabama Medicaid recipients. The Integrated Care Network (ICN) program was approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
