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Senate Majority Leader Thune, Senator Tommy Tuberville and Congressman Joe Wilson Join Panel of Cabinet CEOs to Discuss 250,000 American Manufacturing Jobs Under Threat
Washington, DC, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, DC, July 16, 2025 - Today, the American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance (AKCA) hosted a panel discussion with U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, Congressman Joe Wilson and CEOs regarding the flood...

First Study to Use Consumer Wearables to Predict Pediatric Surgery Complications
Devices like Fitbits can more quickly and accurately predict postoperative complications like infection Arun Jayaraman, PhD, PT, professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, and of Medical...

Alabama-based Poverty Row Pictures announces latest project - 'Hiding Miss Mobster'
This is the 5th feature film for the Alabama-based film company since 2021 HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Poverty Row Pictures has announced it will begin production on its latest feature film, entitled “Hiding...

Living Your Choice Welcomes Matthew & Annette Young to Manage South Carolina & Pennsylvania with Lazurus Oden In Alabama
Living Your Choice Welcomes Matthew and Annette Young and Lazurus Oden to Strengthen Senior Living Services Across South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Alabama TAMPA BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Living Your Choice...

Alabama receives $1.2 million in ARC POWER funds to assist impacted coal communities
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...

Digi Power X Acquires Supermicro NVIDIA B200 Systems to Launch Tier 3 NeoCloud AI Infrastructure
This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s prospectus supplement dated May 30, 2025 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated May 15, 2025. MIAMI, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digi Power X...

USDA Forecasts Rise in 2025 Broiler Production—Live-Haul Trailer Designs Ready for High-Volume Demand
PHILADELPHIA, MI, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- USDA projections indicate continued growth in 2025 broiler chicken production, with expectations of increased output concentrated in top-producing states such as North Carolina,...

Governor Ivey Honors Alabama Manufacturers on ‘Made in the USA’ Day
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....

ADECA named national leader for role in energy code compliance
MONTGOMERY— Just four years after the first statewide building and energy codes took effect, Alabama has been recognized as the national leader in partnering with building industry groups to ensure that residents get the maximum benefits of the...

12 south Alabama counties added to Drought Emergency status in latest Alabama Drought Declaration Advisory
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...

Governor announces grant to strengthen workforce in west Alabama
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...

Gov. Ivey awards grants for energy efficient upgrades to public facilities across state
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $159,999 for energy efficient equipment upgrades at public schools, local government offices and other municipal and nonprofit facilities across Alabama. Grant funds will be used to install...

Gov. Ivey announces grants for job training in north Alabama
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...

Local agencies receive $950,000 in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents
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...

Governor announces grant to improve workforce readiness in three Alabama counties
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...

Volkswagen settlement provides $25.5 million for projects to reduce vehicle emissions in Alabama
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 more than $4.4 million to help crime victims in north Alabama
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...

Governor awards $175,000 to support work of Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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...

Gov. Bentley awards grant to aid assault victims in north Alabama
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...

Gov. Ivey awards grants to aid abuse victims in east Alabama
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...