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Boswell Names Anita L. Archie ADECA Deputy Director
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Director Kenneth W. Boswell announced on Thursday that Anita L. Archie has been appointed as the agency’s deputy director. Archie most recently served four years as Chief of Staff to...
3-D printers coming to Hartselle schools with help from $50,000 grant
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Students in the Hartselle city school system will soon have access to state-of-the-art equipment to prepare them for careers of the future with the help of a $50,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert Bentley. The Appalachian Regional...
Gov. Ivey announces grants to improve infrastructure in eight communities
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has announced grants totaling $1.55 million to help eight Alabama communities address and improve infrastructure. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the communities to improve sewer systems,...
The Ensign Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.0625 Per Share
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 19, 2025
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical,...
ADECA’s Community Services Block Grant program rated as one of the top in U.S.
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY – A grant program managed by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to help low-income families improve their lives and achieve self-sufficiency recently scored as one of the top managed programs in the United States....
Governor announces grant to expand ADPH telehealth services in 19 counties
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Greater access to high-tech medical care is coming to 19 Alabama counties with the help of a $139,650 Appalachian Regional Commission grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) will use the grant...
Governor announces funds to help provide health-care screenings for children in seven counties
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
A $135,000 grant announced by Gov. Robert Bentley will enable Alabama children in seven counties to continue to receive vital free health screenings that alert medical professionals of any serious issues and help students reach full potential in...
Local agencies receive $950,000 in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY—Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $950,000 to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their home’s utility bills. The grants are supporting Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help create jobs in Eutaw
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $400,000 grant that will help bring a new rest-stop option to travelers along Interstate 20/59 in Greene County and create new jobs in the process. The city of Eutaw will use the Community Development Block...
ADECA donates items to Florida for Irma relief
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is sending help to the state of Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. ADECA’s Surplus Property Division is donating more than 6,000 items to Florida’s State Agency for...
ArcelorMittal completes the acquisition of Nippon Steel Corporation’s interest in AM/NS Calvert
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 18, 2025
18 June 2025, 19:30 CET In accordance with the definitive Equity Purchase Agreement (the “EPA”) signed between ArcelorMittal (the “Company”) and Nippon Steel Corporation (“NSC”) on 11 October 2024, the Company confirms that it has completed the...
Governor awards grants to support victim services statewide
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY– Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling $273,000 to two nonprofit agencies that support victims of sexual assault and domestic violence across the state. The grants of $136,500 each to the Alabama Coalition Against Rape and the...
Governor awards grant for prosecution of traffic safety cases
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $171,278 grant to help continue the services of a statewide prosecutor specializing in traffic safety cases. The Alabama Office of Prosecution Services employs the prosecutor who provides training,...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to support EMS patient care system
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey awarded a $60,000 grant to continue support of an electronic system designed to ensure Alabamians needing emergency medical assistance are receiving timely and quality care. The Alabama Department of Public Health is...
ADECA offers new drought data tools on website; next Drought Monitoring and Impact Group meeting on Tuesday
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— As drought conditions continue to impact large areas of the state, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs recently debuted new drought data tools on its website. ADECA’s Office of Water Resources developed the tools...
Governor announces funding to support state's community action agencies
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $236,250 to support a network of 21 community action agencies across the state that assist Alabamians by providing programs to reduce and eliminate poverty. The Community Action Association of Alabama will use the funding...
Climb Bio Appoints Edgar D. Charles, M.D., MSc as Chief Medical Officer
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 18, 2025
Dr. Charles, Accomplished Immunology-Focused Drug Developer, Brings More Than 20 years of Biopharma Leadership, Clinical Development, and Operations Expertise Company Also Hires Cindy J. Driscoll, MBA, Financial Executive with Over Two Decades of...
Governor awards grant to help rural water systems identify and eliminate leaks
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant that will help Alabama’s rural water systems find and fix leaks that waste not only water, but also cost energy and revenue. The Alabama Rural Water Association will use the $15,000 grant for a...
Gov. Ivey awards grants to ALEA for traffic safety enforcement and equipment upgrades
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded almost $1.8 million in grant funding to help the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency enforce traffic safety laws, provide training and upgrade equipment. The six grants will support increased enforcement of...
Gov. Bentley awards grant to provide forensic training
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Medium and small law enforcement agencies in Alabama will obtain additional training in forensics and evidence collecting methods thanks to a $29,510 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. Jacksonville State University’s Center for Applied...