State Surplus Property Auction starts online this Saturday, May 3

May 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY – The next online state surplus property auction starts on Saturday and will feature a diverse selection of items for bid, including computer equipment, a forklift, a bulldozer, tractor-trailers and even a basketball-shooting robot. The robot, an educational tool for technical education students, and hundreds of other items will be available to qualified bidders […]

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Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain and/or Wetland

April 29, 2025

Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain and/or Wetland To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), under 24 CFR Part 58, has determined that the following proposed actions under […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to equip police officers in south Alabama

April 25, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nine grants totaling more than $376,000 for towns and cities in six south Alabama counties to purchase equipment for police officers. “These grants will make communities safer by helping to ensure that law enforcement officers have the tools and resources they need,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend city […]

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Gov. Ivey announces Project Safe Neighborhood grants to reduce crime in Jefferson County

April 24, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced two grants totaling just over $237,000 to help reduce crime in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Commission was awarded $137,242, and the city of Birmingham received $100,000 under the federal Project Safe Neighborhoods grant program. The initiative is part of a nationwide effort that brings together local, state […]

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Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.2 million for state weatherization program

April 24, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $6.2 million to help low-income residents in Alabama reduce their home energy bills through the Weatherization Assistance Program. The 13 grants to community action agencies throughout Alabama provide funds for the program which improves the energy efficiency and safety of homes selected for assistance.  Priority is […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $600,000 to alleviate Scottsboro drainage problem

April 22, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $600,000 grant to help the city of Scottsboro alleviate a flooding problem while addressing a potential safety hazard. The Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need award will be used to reroute a damaged and partially collapsed drainage line that has caused flooding and water backup in a […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $432,000 to help bring new jobs to Macon County

April 22, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A $432,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help land a new industry in Macon County, resulting in 35 new jobs. The Community Development Block Grant will pave the way for Shinsung NVH USA to locate in the town of Shorter. Shinsung, an automobile parts supplier for Hyundai, Kia and other manufacturers, plans […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve state’s water transportation

April 17, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $999,999 grant to help increase commerce and improve water transportation in Alabama. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to renovate part of the Florence-Lauderdale Port Authority port on the Tennessee River. The grant is part of the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Strong Economies (ARISE) […]

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