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Governor Ivey Calls Special Election for Alabama House District 13
Office of Alabama Governor
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July 8, 2025
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 13. This seat was previously held by Rep. Matt Woods. Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, September...
Living Your Choice Welcomes Matthew & Annette Young to Manage South Carolina & Pennsylvania with Lazurus Oden In Alabama
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
Living Your Choice Welcomes Matthew and Annette Young and Lazurus Oden to Strengthen Senior Living Services Across South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Alabama TAMPA BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Living Your Choice...
Governor Ivey Selects Law Enforcement Candidate Hal Nash to Serve as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Office of Alabama Governor
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July 7, 2025
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced she has selected law enforcement candidate Hal Nash to serve as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Pursuant to the law, the governor selects the candidate from a list of five...
Alabama-based Poverty Row Pictures announces latest project - 'Hiding Miss Mobster'
EIN Presswire
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July 4, 2025
This is the 5th feature film for the Alabama-based film company since 2021 HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Poverty Row Pictures has announced it will begin production on its latest feature film, entitled “Hiding...
Governor Ivey Deploys Search and Rescue Team to Texas
Office of Alabama Governor
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July 10, 2025
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced Alabama is assisting Texas in their search and rescue mission following the devastating flooding. The 40-person team being deployed includes Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, Tuscaloosa Fire...
Governor Ivey Announces Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar to Chair State Employees’ Insurance Board, Appoints Bo Offord as Agency Commissioner
Office of Alabama Governor
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July 10, 2025
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she will appoint Bo Offord to serve as commissioner of the Alabama Medicaid Agency. Stephanie McGee Azar, after leading the Medicaid Agency for over 13 years, will become the chief executive...
Alabama receives $1.2 million in ARC POWER funds to assist impacted coal communities
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Alabama has received $1.2 million in grant funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative to assist impacted coal communities. Governor Kay Ivey said...
Stanton Optical Brings Affordable Eye Care to Dothan, Alabama
EIN Presswire
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July 4, 2025
Now open: Same-day eye exams and glasses, expert care, and two pairs for just $79 DOTHAN, AL, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stanton Optical, a national leader in accessible and affordable eye care, proudly announces the grand...
Governor Ivey Honors Alabama Manufacturers on ‘Made in the USA’ Day
Office of Alabama Governor
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July 2, 2025
MONTGOMERY — In recognition of National “Made in the USA” Day on July 2, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey today signed a formal proclamation celebrating Alabama’s manufacturing community and its critical role in driving economic growth across the state....
Hartford Bakery, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in “Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style ½ Loaf”
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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July 10, 2025
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos...
12 south Alabama counties added to Drought Emergency status in latest Alabama Drought Declaration Advisory
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— An additional 12 counties in south Alabama have been placed under Drought Emergency status in the latest Alabama Drought Declaration issued this afternoon. The declaration comes following the latest meeting of the Alabama Drought...
Governor announces grant to improve workforce readiness in three Alabama counties
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
A $99,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert Bentley will improve the job readiness of students and employees in three Alabama counties. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable Auburn University at Montgomery to develop a training...
Governor announces grant to strengthen workforce in west Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Advancement minded workers and out-of-school youth in six west Alabama counties will have the opportunity to obtain new skills and training to land them rewarding jobs in high-demand fields thanks to a $150,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert...
Governor Bentley announces grants to enhance recreation in Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Gov. Robert Bentley has announced $1.3 million in grants that will enhance recreation opportunities in Alabama. The awards, made through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, will enable nine cities, a county and a recreation board to...
Gov. Bentley awards grant to aid assault victims in north Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $60,000 grant to support a nonprofit center that assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in north Alabama. The grant will help Huntsville-based Crisis Services of North Alabama continue...
Governor awards public safety equipment grant to University of North Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant totaling more than $20,000 to improve community safety at the University of North Alabama (UNA). The Police and Community Safety Project at UNA will provide ballistic vests and other equipment...
Governor awards $175,000 to support work of Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— A nonprofit organization will continue supporting domestic violence victims statewide with help from $175,000 awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a nonprofit agency based in Montgomery, will use...
Governor awards more than $4.4 million to help crime victims in north Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 12 grants totaling more than $4.4 million to help victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and the families of homicide victims in north Alabama. The organizations offer an array of services...
Volkswagen settlement provides $25.5 million for projects to reduce vehicle emissions in Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
ADECA to hold listening sessions for mitigation plan MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will conduct five public listening sessions to determine how the state’s portion of a federal settlement with Volkswagen...
Gov. Ivey awards grants to aid abuse victims in east Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Victims of abuse in six east Alabama counties will continue to have access to professional assistance with the help of $565,520 in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. Ivey awarded the grants to four nonprofit organizations that specialize...