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ABC for Students Program a “game changer” and “life saver” for Alabama schools
Over 200,000 Alabama students have been connected to broadband service through the ABC for Students Program. Governor Kay Ivey committed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to deliver free internet access to eligible K-12 students in their homes this school year. The State of Alabama is using the funds to purchase internet […]
Gov. Ivey awards equipment grants to police in northwest Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $118,000 to help law enforcement agencies in northwest Alabama better serve the public. The funds to the towns of Aliceville, Gordo, Carrollton, Millport and Hackleburg will be used to purchase new equipment relating to law enforcement. “Law enforcement officers across Alabama protect our citizens and put their […]
Gov. Ivey awards equipment grants to law enforcement in east Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $94,000 to help four east Alabama law enforcement agencies better serve the public. The funds to the cities of Southside and Ashland, the town of Wadley and the Chambers County Commission will enable police in those municipalities and the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department to purchase equipment […]
Gov. Ivey awards equipment grants to law enforcement agencies in southwest Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $92,500 to help four law enforcement agencies in southwest Alabama perform their duties more efficiently and effectively. “Our police officers and sheriffs’ deputies put themselves in harm’s way enforcing our laws and protecting our citizens,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to provide these grants to […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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2020 Hurricanes Sally and Zeta
Beginning March 1, 2026, the Public Action Plan Amendment 5 – Substantial for the CDBG-Disaster Recovery for Hurricanes Sally and Zeta may be viewed online here or at the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), Suite 524, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. The State will consider the views and comments of citizens in developing and finalizing the Substantial Amendment 5 to the Public Action Plan for the CDBG-Disaster Recovery for Hurricanes Sally and Zeta. Public comments will be taken and considered for a 30-day period beginning on March 1, 2026, and ending at the close of business on March 30, 2026. If you would like to provide a comment, have need of further information, or have a disability requiring special materials, services, or assistance, please contact Mr. Trent Williams at the ADECA office in Montgomery at DisasterRecovery@adeca.alabama.gov or at (334) 353-3409.
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