Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring new hotel, visitors to Cullman

December 15, 2022

MONTGOMERY— A Cullman water park has helped reel in a new hotel and restaurant that will provide new jobs for the city. Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded the city a $150,000 grant to provide infrastructure required for Cobblestone Hotels to construct a 63-room hotel on Main Avenue. The hotel, which will employ at least 15 […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to promote highway safety in Alabama

December 15, 2022

MONTGOMERY — They are rivals on the field, no doubt, but the University of Alabama and Auburn University are allies on the highway when it comes to public safety. Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $3.4 million to help the state’s two universities and the Alabama Department of Public Health team up to […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims statewide

December 14, 2022

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $7.1 million to help provide services to domestic violence victims across the state. The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy and assistance in filing victims’ compensation claims. “Domestic violence unfortunately continues to affect some Alabama families and residents, and they […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $1.4 million to assist child abuse victims in north Alabama

December 13, 2022

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.4 million to help child abuse victims in 10 north Alabama counties have access to professional assistance through five nonprofit organizations. The grants will enable the organizations to provide services including mental health assistance, medical services referrals, advocacy and assisting in filing victims’ compensation claims. “Child abuse victims and […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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