The Federation was founded on January 29, 1921 and has now grown to represent more than 350,000 member families in 67 counties.
Author: Todd Stacy (Todd Stacy)
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Ivey to sign prison lease deal, lawmakers bristle at higher cost revelation
In September, Ivey announced that three new men's prisons would be built in Elmore, Bibb and Escambia counties. Tennessee-based Corecivic was selected for the Elmore and Escambia locations.
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Daily News Digest – January 29, 2021
Ivey to propose pay raises; State health officer on vaccine: 'Not enough to go around'; J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID-19, but is less effective; Cutting edge health tech making a difference in rural Alabama, but funding is uncertain; Incentives bill filed
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Ivey wants pay raises for teachers and state employees
In an interview on Thursday with Alabama Daily News, Ivey said her state budget proposals, which are set to be presented to lawmakers next week, will include the pay raises in both the General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets.
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Cutting edge health tech making a difference in rural Alabama, but funding is uncertain
Vital Engine, a software application developed by Abel Healthcare Enterprises, allows doctors to communicate and share information in real time, leading to faster diagnoses and cutting down on unnecessary patient trips to major medical centers to see specialists.
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Daily News Digest – Thursday, January 28
General Fund looks okay, law enforcement agencies ask for funds; Mental health services in schools improving, more help needed; Alabama becomes latest state to detect COVID-19 variant; The latest from Washington; First look at Medical Marijuana bill
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Daily News Digest – January 27, 2021
Images, stories tell of tornado's destructive path; At education budget hearing, talk of pay raises, focus on literacy, COVID-19 fallout; Long-awaited incentives package to be filed as session nears; Feds boosting vaccine deliveries amid complaints of shortages; The latest from Washington
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Alabama to see small increase in vaccine delivery to state
Alabama officials said Tuesday the state will see a slight increase in COVID-19-vaccine doses coming in federal shipments, but the ongoing shortage remains the chief obstacle to getting more people vaccinated.
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Daily News Digest – January 26, 2021
Tornado rips through Fultondale; Budget hearings begin today; AEA pushes for teacher vaccinations; Biden talks upping vaccine goal amid criticism; The latest from Congress
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Daily News Digest – January 25, 2021
White House, Congress begin talks on COVID relief; Impeachment articles to be transmitted, GOP opposed; Report: Improvements needed in state's suicide prevention efforts; State launches Alabama Family Central website; Remembering Hammerin' Hank
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State launches Alabama Family Central website
Parents, caregivers and teachers now have a one-stop online destination for an array of resources that can help build stronger families through the remainder of the pandemic and beyond.
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Daily News Digest – January 22, 2021
Mask mandate extended; Virus changes speech plans; In the Weeds with Cam Ward; Unemployment rate drops to 3.9%; Biden immigration plan opposed by GOP, conservative groups
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Daily News Digest – January 21, 2021
Biden takes office; Henry talks about his pardon; Health officials urge Ivey to extend mask order; Stocks are rallying; Inside Alabama Politics
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Inside Alabama Politics – Thursday, January 21
We all thought 2020 was a doozy, but the first three weeks of 2021 have given the worst year ever a run for its money. One silver lining for political junkies is that there is more going on politically than anytime in recent memory.
That's what we cover here at Inside Alabama Politics, and we're honored to have you along for the ride.
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Daily News Digest – January 20, 2021
Inauguration Day; Trump says farewell, issues pardons; Robbins wins in HD33; Lawmakers call on ADPH to fix 'kink' in vaccine recording; News Briefs