MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Elks Association has made a donation to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to assist with the novel coronavirus COVID-19 response. “We appreciate the Alabama Elks …
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MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that ADOL has disbursed more than $164 million in COVID-19 related unemployment compensation benefits. $164,523,955 has been paid to 103,453 claimants over …
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WASHINGTON,DC-On Tuesday, April 21 Congressman Robert Aderholt sent this letter to Governor Ivey with his recommendations from the 4th District per her request from each Congressional District: The Honorable Kay …
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BIRMINGHAM – Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) released the following statement below in response to Governor Kay Ivey’s announcement today that she is still considering proposals for re-opening Alabama’s economy, but stressed the …
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MUSCLE SHOALS-Students in the Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Salon and Spa program are learning virtually how valuable skills like flexibility and self-motivation are to their success in the workforce. NW-SCC …
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MONTGOMERY-Governor Ivey on Monday, April 20 issued a statement urging Congress to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program: “In Alabama, small businesses are the backbone of our economy. COVID-19 has had …
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MONTGOMERY – On Monday, April 20 Governor Kay Ivey commemorated the passing of 10 years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig …
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BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today called on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to include farmers and producers in new economic relief programs established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security …
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GUNTERSVILLE —On Friday, April 17, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (AL-04) released the following statement in regard to an article he wrote in The Hill yesterday calling for the implementation of Buy …
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MONTGOMERY-The COVID-19 pandemic has many Alabamians deeply worried about essential things like food, health care, housing and job security. As unemployment continues to soar, a lot of folks need help …
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FLORENCE– Dr. Justin Carter, Assistant Professor of Management at the University of North Alabama, has launched a podcast, Rise & Roar, which features discussions on current topics and trends with …
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Senator Doug Jones & Colleagues Release ‘Paycheck Security’ Grant Proposal to Help Businesses Keep Workers on Payroll
BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.), alongside several of his colleagues, on Friday, April released a proposal to establish a ‘Paycheck Security’ program to cover the wages and benefits …
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MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March unemployment rate is 3.5%, up from February’s record low level of 2.7%, and above March 2019’s rate of …
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WASHINGTON, DC-Sometimes it seems as though telework and quarantine will never end, but always remember that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am happy to …
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Senators Doug Jones, Mark Warner Lead Colleagues in Call to Ensure Any Future COVID-19 Legislative Package Expands Access to Health Care Coverage
BIRMINGHAM – On Friday, April 17, U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) led 36 of their Senate colleagues in pressing congressional leaders to ensure that any future …
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DECATUR-Decatur Morgan County Tourism is pleased to announce the launch of a new website, providing the community with information and ideas to connect virtually with attractions and events in Decatur …
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KNOXVILLE, TN ― The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Thursday it will partner with local power companies by providing $2 million in matching funds to support local initiatives that address hardships …
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FLORENCE-Mayor Holt is pleased to announce that six new brick and mortar businesses received their business license during the month of March. The list includes an array of professional service …
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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of April 5 – April 11, 2020. 77,515 initial claims were filed either online or by …
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FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been recognized by a national online publication, Online MBA Report, as the second in the state …