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Governor Ivey Honors Alabama Manufacturers on ‘Made in the USA’ Day
Office of Alabama Governor
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July 2, 2025
MONTGOMERY — In recognition of National “Made in the USA” Day on July 2, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey today signed a formal proclamation celebrating Alabama’s manufacturing community and its critical role in driving economic growth across the state....
Alabama receives $1.2 million in ARC POWER funds to assist impacted coal communities
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Alabama has received $1.2 million in grant funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative to assist impacted coal communities. Governor Kay Ivey said...
South Star Battery Metals Announces Repricing Warrant of Non-Brokered Private Placement
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Star Battery Metals Corp. (“South Star” or the “Company”) (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF), is pleased to announce that it intends to reprice the warrant of the previously announced...
Governor announces grant to strengthen workforce in west Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Advancement minded workers and out-of-school youth in six west Alabama counties will have the opportunity to obtain new skills and training to land them rewarding jobs in high-demand fields thanks to a $150,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert...
Governor announces grant to improve workforce readiness in three Alabama counties
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
A $99,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert Bentley will improve the job readiness of students and employees in three Alabama counties. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable Auburn University at Montgomery to develop a training...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to create business incubator; create jobs in Vernon
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY—Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $100,000 grant to transform a former National Guard armory in the town of Vernon to a place where new businesses and jobs are created. The town will use the Community Development Block Grant to convert the...
12 south Alabama counties added to Drought Emergency status in latest Alabama Drought Declaration Advisory
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— An additional 12 counties in south Alabama have been placed under Drought Emergency status in the latest Alabama Drought Declaration issued this afternoon. The declaration comes following the latest meeting of the Alabama Drought...
Gov. Bentley awards grant to aid assault victims in north Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $60,000 grant to support a nonprofit center that assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in north Alabama. The grant will help Huntsville-based Crisis Services of North Alabama continue...
Volkswagen settlement provides $25.5 million for projects to reduce vehicle emissions in Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
ADECA to hold listening sessions for mitigation plan MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will conduct five public listening sessions to determine how the state’s portion of a federal settlement with Volkswagen...
Governor awards public safety equipment grant to University of North Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant totaling more than $20,000 to improve community safety at the University of North Alabama (UNA). The Police and Community Safety Project at UNA will provide ballistic vests and other equipment...
Gov. Ivey announces grants for job training in north Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Three job training programs will provide new opportunities for students in north Alabama to prepare for careers thanks to Appalachian Regional Commission grants totaling $373,348 announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The grants to Snead State...
Governor Bentley announces grants to enhance recreation in Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Gov. Robert Bentley has announced $1.3 million in grants that will enhance recreation opportunities in Alabama. The awards, made through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, will enable nine cities, a county and a recreation board to...
Grant from Gov. Bentley to aid abuse victims in central Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY—Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $16,948 grant to help ensure that sexual assault victims in eight Alabama counties have access to professional care and services. The grant will help the Lighthouse Counseling Center in Montgomery...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help Enterprise business expand; create new jobs
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY-- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $350,000 grant to assist an Enterprise aviation business to expand its facilities and hire 60 more employees once the expansion is complete. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure...
Governor awards $175,000 to support work of Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— A nonprofit organization will continue supporting domestic violence victims statewide with help from $175,000 awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a nonprofit agency based in Montgomery, will use...
Governor awards more than $4.4 million to help crime victims in north Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 12 grants totaling more than $4.4 million to help victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and the families of homicide victims in north Alabama. The organizations offer an array of services...
Gov. Ivey awards grants to aid abuse victims in east Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Victims of abuse in six east Alabama counties will continue to have access to professional assistance with the help of $565,520 in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. Ivey awarded the grants to four nonprofit organizations that specialize...
Governor awards grants to help abuse victims in west Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded four grants totaling $852,912 to serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in west Alabama. The grants will help cover an array of services such as emergency shelter, counseling,...
Gov. Ivey awards $2.7 million to help domestic violence and sexual abuse victims in central Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.7 million to help nonprofit organizations in central Alabama provide support to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The organizations offer services including 24-hour crisis...
Governor awards $300,000 to assist child abuse victims in northwest Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— A northwest Alabama center that assists child abuse victims in six counties will continue to provide services with the help of a $300,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The grant will help Cramer Children’s Center in Florence provide...