News affecting veterans in Alabama made headlines in the last few weeks, as did both state and federal efforts to boost business in the state by helping rural businesses and improving infrastructure at Alabama airports. The Alabama Film Commission has a new leading lady, and third graders might face a
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A new initiative from investment bank Goldman Sachs will support small businesses in rural Alabama, with goals that include growth and job creation. U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined representatives of Goldman Sachs in Birmingham for the launch of the bank’s “Investment Rural” program. The $100 million initiative provides results-oriented business
The Alabama Department of Transportation has awarded more than $700,000 in state grants to match $8 million in federal funding for 13 local airports. The projects are as follows: These grants are made possible through ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. Through the program, ALDOT can provide financial assistance and
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis submitted his resignation to Governor Kay Ivey, following a brief standoff between the state’s chief executive and the head of the state department. Davis’ resignation, effective December 31, came amid accusations from Ivey and other agencies of mismanagement of federal funds and
The Alabama Board of Education is set to gradually increase a benchmark for third graders on the state’s high-stakes reading test. Currently, educators decide whether or not a third grader is reading sufficiently and can move on to the fourth grade based on a test. Leaders want to move the
German business leaders will learn about Alabama’s advantages for potential projects or partnerships during an upcoming webinar coordinated by the German American Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta. The September 25 webinar is part of the Chamber’s “Virtual Tour 2024—Southern U.S.” The event is aimed at German companies looking to export,
The Alabama Department of Commerce announced the selection of Meghann Bridgeman, president and CEO of Create Birmingham, as the next Director of the Alabama Film Office. With extensive experience in arts and economic development, Bridgeman will lead the state’s efforts to attract, support and promote entertainment productions across Alabama. She
Most Alabama students are back in school, but some are repeating third grade as the Alabama Literacy Act, passed in 2021, takes effect. Almost 2,000 students didn’t meet the requirements to move to fourth grade. The medical cannabis industry in Alabama is also behind but did take a small step
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