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Gov. Ivey awards grant to Calera for police equipment
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $32,917 grant to the city of Calera for equipment to help the police department prevent crime and enhance public safety. The funds will purchase a brass catcher, which collects spent shell casings, and a portable walkthrough metal detector. The brass catcher is useful for ballistic testing because […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded five grants totaling $577,607 to assist victims, pursue offenders, train court officials and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. “The victims of these crimes are especially vulnerable and require compassionate assistance. In addition, all those involved in bringing perpetrators to justice should be thoroughly […]
State surplus property auction begins online this Saturday, May 16
MONTGOMERY – A wide array of items including cars, trucks, boats, electronics, tools and industrial equipment will be up for bid starting this Saturday in the latest online state surplus property auction. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold the auction from 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16, […]
Gov. Ivey announces $1 million grant for addiction recovery, job training in Cullman
MONTGOMERY –A non-profit organization that helps people overcome drug and alcohol addiction and lead productive lives plans to build a new facility for its recovery and job training programs with funding from a $1 million grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will support the construction of an 11,400-square-foot […]
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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