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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve state’s water transportation
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) […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to agencies that serve domestic violence victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded eight grants totaling just over $320,000 to agencies that provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims in 14 north Alabama counties. “The organizations funded by these grants offer lifelines to people in crisis and help bring perpetrators to justice,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these professionals […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants for anti-crime measures in several Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded three grants totaling nearly $450,000 to combat crime in several Alabama counties while helping one law enforcement agency in another county to upgrade its department enabling it to better serve its community. Gov. Ivey awarded a $150,000 grant to the Extended Family program to help prevent crime in […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence, sexual assault victims in northeast Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling close to $200,000 to four agencies that serve victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault in northeast Alabama. “Law enforcement officers and prosecutors require adequate resources to respond to crimes such as domestic violence and sexual assault, and victims deserve shelter and professional care as they […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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