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UABTeach Program Achieves Record Retention and Largest Math & Science Teaching Cohort
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 28 -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release:
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UABTeach Program Achieves Record Retention and Largest Math & Science Teaching Cohort
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The UABTeach program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, supported by The Alabama STEM Council via the Alabama Department of Workforce, is reporting strong student retention with a record number of STEM majors progressing toward graduation with the additional bonus of earning their teacher certifications. The state-funded UTeach Alabama program, also supported by the Alabama
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 28 -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release:
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UABTeach Program Achieves Record Retention and Largest Math & Science Teaching Cohort
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The UABTeach program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, supported by The Alabama STEM Council via the Alabama Department of Workforce, is reporting strong student retention with a record number of STEM majors progressing toward graduation with the additional bonus of earning their teacher certifications. The state-funded UTeach Alabama program, also supported by the AlabamaCommission on Higher Education, encourages science and math majors to add the education courses required to graduate with a STEM Bachelor's degree and an Alabama teaching certificate. This achievement will markedly address the science and math teacher shortage in Alabama, laying a stronger foundation to prepare the next generation of STEM educators in Alabama.
During Fall 2025, the UABTeach program enrolled 132 in their introductory course. Of those students, 89 elected to continue in the program for Spring 2026, representing a 67.4 percent retention rate, which is the largest retention rate in the program's history. The impactful initiative also reached a new milestone this semester with 15 teachers participating in classroom placements, marking the largest teaching cohort UABTeach has ever recorded.
UABTeach is part of the broader UTeach Alabama network, which is designed to recruit and prepare STEM majors to become STEM certified middle and high school teachers. Through early classroom experiences and structured coursework, students gain practical teaching skills while completing their STEM degrees.
"Strong recruitment and retention in the UTeach courses demonstrates that our science and math students are discovering a real interest in teaching and seeing the value of bringing their STEM knowledge into the classroom," said Dr. Cynthia McCarty, Acting Director of The Alabama STEM Council. "Programs like UABTeach are critical to strengthening Alabama's pipeline of highly qualified STEM educators."
Alabama leaders continue to emphasize the importance of growing the state's STEM teacher workforce to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving economy. By providing early teaching experiences and strong academic preparation, programs like UABTeach help ensure that more Alabama students have access to high-quality STEM education.
The Alabama STEM Council and the Alabama Department of Workforce work with education, workforce, and industry partners across the state to expand STEM learning opportunities and strengthen Alabama's future workforce.
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Original text here: https://adol.alabama.gov/2026/03/uabteach-program-achieves-record-retention-and-largest-math-science-teaching-cohort/
SCDOT, SCDPS Highlight Progress and Announce Continued Efforts to Improve Roadway Safety in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 28 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news:
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SCDOT, SCDPS Highlight Progress and Announce Continued Efforts to Improve Roadway Safety in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) today highlighted significant progress in improving roadway safety and announced continued joint efforts to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries across the state.
During a joint press conference, officials emphasized that South Carolina is seeing
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COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 28 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news:
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SCDOT, SCDPS Highlight Progress and Announce Continued Efforts to Improve Roadway Safety in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) today highlighted significant progress in improving roadway safety and announced continued joint efforts to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries across the state.
During a joint press conference, officials emphasized that South Carolina is seeingmeaningful results from coordinated safety initiatives and outlined how those efforts will continue moving forward.
SCDOT and SCDPS reaffirmed their shared commitment to working together, alongside local governments, law enforcement, and community partners, to build on recent progress and make South Carolina's roadways safer for everyone.
Historic Progress in Reducing Fatalities
SCDPS announced that annual roadway fatalities in South Carolina are at their lowest level in more than a decade. According to preliminary figures, South Carolina has undergone a 21% reduction in traffic fatalities in the past four years, from 1,198 in 2021 to 946 in 2025, and that reduction has continued so far in 2026.
"While this progress in recent years is encouraging, we know that the change did not happen by accident," SCDPS Director Robert G. Woods IV said. "We believe it is the result of our consistent data-driven enforcement efforts, targeted education and community engagement strategies, and strong partnerships at the state and local levels."
Safer Roads Through Strategic Investments
SCDOT highlighted the success of its rural road safety initiatives, which have contributed to a 30% reduction in fatal and serious injury crashes on targeted roadways.
These improvements include infrastructure upgrades such as rumble strips, roadway widening, and safety barriers, all designed to reduce the risk and severity of crashes, particularly on rural roads where fatalities are more likely to occur.
"Every crash statistic represents a person, a family, a community," SCDOT Secretary Justin Powell said. "While these numbers are encouraging, even one life lost is too many. Together, through safer roads, stronger partnerships, and responsible choices, we can save even more lives. We ask every South Carolinian to be part of the solution and be that driver."
Launch of the 2025-2029 Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Building on this progress, SCDOT and SCDPS jointly announced the launch of the 2025-2029 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), a comprehensive, data-driven roadmap to further reduce fatalities and serious injuries on South Carolina roadways.
The SHSP was developed in collaboration with a wide range of local, state, and federal partners and identifies key priorities based on statewide crash data. The plan focuses on the Federal Highway Administration's "4 Es" of safety:
* Engineering
* Education
* Enforcement
* Emergency Response
This coordinated approach will guide safety efforts across the state over the next five years.
Encouraging Safer Driver Behavior: "Be That Driver"
As part of the state's ongoing commitment to safety, SCDOT and SCDPS introduced the "Be That Driver" campaign, a new initiative aimed at encouraging safer driving behaviors among all South Carolinians.
The campaign supports the goals of the SHSP by promoting personal responsibility behind the wheel and raising awareness about behaviors that contribute to serious crashes, including speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving.
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Original text here: https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/2026/scdot--scdps-highlight-progress-and-announce-continued-efforts-t.html
R.I. Education Dept.: McKee Administration Releases Built to Learn, Built to Last Report Highlighting Historic Transformation of Providence Public Schools
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 28 (TNSrpt) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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McKee Administration Releases Built to Learn, Built to Last Report Highlighting Historic Transformation of Providence Public Schools
Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) were joined by state, local, and school officials today to release Built to Learn, Built to Last, a new report detailing the progress and impact of Providence Public Schools' $1 billion facilities investment,
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 28 (TNSrpt) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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McKee Administration Releases Built to Learn, Built to Last Report Highlighting Historic Transformation of Providence Public Schools
Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) were joined by state, local, and school officials today to release Built to Learn, Built to Last, a new report detailing the progress and impact of Providence Public Schools' $1 billion facilities investment,marking one of the largest school construction efforts in Rhode Island history.
The report outlines how coordinated state, city, and district action has helped address decades of underinvestment with a long-term strategy focused on delivering greater access to safe, modern, and student-centered learning environments across Providence.
Released at Providence's Jorge Alvarez High School, which will use grant funding to construct modern lab spaces for its high-demand CTE healthcare program, the report documents a shift away from a "band-aid" approach for school building improvements toward a multi-year capital plan that is producing new and like-new school buildings, upgraded infrastructure, and improved learning spaces throughout the district.
"There is no greater investment in Rhode Island's future than the education and wellbeing of our children," said Governor Dan McKee. "Students deserve safe, modern, and high-quality learning environments. Through strong partnerships with leaders in communities across the state, Rhode Island has made real progress upgrading school facilities, including a remarkable transformation in Providence. This work reflects a shared commitment to giving students the spaces they need to learn, grow, and succeed, and that commitment will continue."
"The progress we are seeing in Providence and the upgrades happening statewide reflect our unwavering commitment to a student-first approach to school infrastructure," said Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green. "RIDE is working collaboratively with districts to dismantle longstanding barriers that have delayed critical improvements for our most vulnerable students, including those in Providence. The investments we're highlighting today recognize that high-quality learning environments strengthen instruction, and they will benefit generations of Rhode Island students."
"From new 21st-century school buildings to assessment scores, graduation rates, and attendance levels that have rebounded above pre-pandemic benchmarks, there are clear signs of momentum in Providence," Commissioner Infante-Green added.
"The investments we are making in Providence's school facilities are vitally necessary to meet the evolving needs of Providence's students," said Mayor Brett P. Smiley. "From our youngest learners to those gearing up to graduate, our students deserve to learn in safe, modern classrooms that support their growth and inspire them to strive for success. I'm thrilled at the community-driven progress we have already made to improve school infrastructure and look forward to the work to come this year.
"Investing in education today is investing in jobs. It's investing in the economy. It's investing in Providence," said Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5). "It's the best way to spend our money because we are literally putting money into the next generation of professionals."
"After decades of advocacy, we are finally making historic investments in our school facilities with state support," said Superintendent Javier Montanez. "In my 25 years here, the need for these improvements has always been clear. Today, we are delivering modern learning spaces that empower the academic growth, attendance, and graduation success we're already seeing across our capital city."
"The Providence School Board is proud to stand as a partner in this critical work that has led to historic investments in our school buildings," said School Board President Ty'Relle Stephens. "For too long, too many of our students learned in spaces that did not reflect their potential. Today, we are seeing what is possible when a community comes together with a shared purpose. Each of these projects is more than progress, it is a promise to our students, our families, and our educators that we will continue to build a future worthy of their talent, their resilience, and their dreams."
Facility Opportunity Initiative Grant Awards
As part of the event, state leaders also announced the awarding of more than $6.5 million in new Facility Opportunity Initiative (FOI) grants, providing upfront capital to accelerate critical school facility improvements in high-need communities across the state.
Since 2021, the FOI, administered through RIDE's School Building Authority (SBA), has provided more than $40 million statewide, allowing districts to begin projects without waiting for traditional reimbursement timelines. FOI investments focus on high-impact spaces that improve learning conditions for students in communities with high concentrations of low-income students, multilingual learners, and differently abled students.
The latest FOI awards will benefit nearly 10,000 students in the following districts:
* Providence: $856,996
* Central Falls: $2,497,246
* Woonsocket: $2,062,461
* Pawtucket: $815,000
* West Warwick: $320,202
Built to Learn, Built to Last details Providence Public Schools' progress toward the goal of ensuring every student has access to a new or like-new school building by 2030. Since the start of the state intervention, the district has opened six new and like-new schools, with ten additional projects currently in design, alongside districtwide upgrades to technology, safety, and outdoor learning spaces.
Prior to the state intervention, Providence opened just one new school building in the previous 15 years, leaving many students learning in facilities described in a 2019 Johns Hopkins report as "visibly crumbling" and, in some cases, "dangerous."
With nearly $500 million already invested by Providence taxpayers and voter approval of an additional $400 million bond in 2024, these combined investments represent an unprecedented commitment to student success and long-term sustainability.
"I am so relieved and gratified to see this overdue investment in our city's schools," said Sen. Ana B. Quezada (D-Dist. 2, Providence). "Environment has a tremendous impact on a student's engagement and academic performance, and I look forward to seeing new learning centers designed specifically for this purpose. It's a tremendous victory for education in Providence."
"For far too long, the students of Providence have had to learn with subpar facilities and low investment in their educational environment. Thankfully, times have changed and Providence schools are receiving the facility investment and support that our students deserve. This new funding is a true collaboration between the state, the city, the school department and the community, and while everyone benefits from improved school facilities, the true beneficiaries of this funding are our current and future students. Our kids should be proud of their schools and now, they will be," said Rep. Scott A. Slater (D-Dist. 10, Providence).
In alignment with this overwhelming voter support, RIDE has invested $50 million directly into PPSD through the FOI and other state-led facility initiatives.
According to the report, Providence construction associated with the capital plan has generated more than 1,000 local jobs, including $80 million in contracts for women-owned and minority-owned businesses.
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REPORT: https://ride.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur806/files/2026-03/PPSD-SchoolBuildingReport-Final.pdf
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Original text here: https://ride.ri.gov/press-releases/mckee-administration-releases-built-learn-built-last-report-highlighting-historic-transformation-providence-public-schools
Md. A.G. Office: Independent Investigations Division Investigating a Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Prince George's County
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 28 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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Independent Investigations Division Investigating a Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Prince George's County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Chillum, Prince George's County, Maryland.
The preliminary investigation revealed that on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., an officer with
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 28 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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Independent Investigations Division Investigating a Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Prince George's County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Chillum, Prince George's County, Maryland.
The preliminary investigation revealed that on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., an officer withthe Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) conducted a traffic stop near 23rd Avenue and East-West Highway. The officer called for backup and a second PGPD officer responded. During the traffic stop, the driver was directed to exit the vehicle and sit on a nearby curb. As an officer searched the vehicle, the driver reentered the car. The driver began to drive while the officer was inside the car. The officer fired his service weapon, striking the driver of the car. The car crashed into a utility pole.
Emergency medical services (EMS) arrived on the scene and transported the driver of the vehicle to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Both officers were transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening-injuries. The officer who fired his service weapon was equipped with a body-worn camera. The backup officer was equipped with a body-worn camera, and his vehicle was outfitted with a dash camera.
Anyone with information about this incident, including cell phone or private surveillance video, is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or by email at [email protected].
The IID will generally release the name of the decedent and any involved officers within two business days of the incident, although that period may be extended, if necessary, pursuant to IID protocol.
The IID will generally release body-worn and/or dash camera footage within 20 business days of an incident. There may be situations where more than 20 days is necessary, including if investigators need more time to complete witness interviews, if there are technical delays caused by the need to shield the identities of civilian witnesses, or to allow family members to view the video before it is released to the public.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-a-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Prince-George%e2%80%99s-County--.aspx
Calif. Gov. Newsom Strengthens Bans on Insider Betting by State Officials, Takes Aim at Corruption Fueled by Trump
SACRAMENTO, California, March 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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Governor Newsom strengthens bans on insider betting by state officials, takes aim at corruption fueled by Trump
What you need to know: Governor Newsom today issued an executive order strengthening prohibitions against using non-public information to profit personally, explicitly cracking down on the potential use of prediction markets by state employees in the Newsom Administration.
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Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order expanding on statewide bans
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SACRAMENTO, California, March 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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Governor Newsom strengthens bans on insider betting by state officials, takes aim at corruption fueled by Trump
What you need to know: Governor Newsom today issued an executive order strengthening prohibitions against using non-public information to profit personally, explicitly cracking down on the potential use of prediction markets by state employees in the Newsom Administration.
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Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order expanding on statewide banspreventing California state officials from using insider knowledge to profit, or assist another person in profiting, to apply to prediction markets -- an emerging financial industry that allows users to bet on real-world events, including government actions, wars, and economic decisions. The ban further extends these prohibitions to prevent appointees from using insider information to help others, including spouses, children, other family members, business partners, or others, profit from such information.
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"Public service should not be a get-rich-quick scheme. At a time when Trump's Washington is riddled with ethical failures and insider profiteering, California is drawing a bright line: If you serve the public as a political appointee, you serve the public -- period. We're not going to tolerate this kind of corruption in California."
- Governor Gavin Newsom
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The order comes amid mounting reports suggesting that individuals in the federal government with access to sensitive government information are cashing in, placing well-timed bets ahead of major Trump administration actions and walking away with profits. Recent reporting has raised serious questions about trades placed just before key federal decisions -- from military operations to tariff moves -- fueling concerns that insiders in President Donald Trump's orbit are exploiting confidential information for their own personal gain or to help others profit off their knowledge.
* In one example, an individual precisely predicted multiple events related to the United States' military intervention in Venezuela, war with Iran, and military operations targeting drug cartels -- an extremely unlikely outcome for someone without insider knowledge -- and pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in profit in the process.
* In another example, six suspected insiders made $1.2 million betting on a U.S. strike against Iran, from accounts that had been funded only days before the strike, specifically bought for the day of the strike, and bet only hours before.
* Another person betting has a 93% win rate for bets related to Iran and Israel - making nearly $1 million since 2024.
* An unidentified trader bet tens of thousands of dollars just hours before the U.S. Military captured Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, making $410,000 on the bet and creating speculation that it came from a government official.
California already has some of the strongest ethics laws in the nation, including strict conflict-of-interest rules and prohibitions on using public office for private gain. This executive order reinforces those protections by explicitly banning gubernatorial appointees from using non-public information for profit in prediction markets.
Under the order all gubernatorial appointees are prohibited from using confidential or non-public information obtained through their official roles to profit -- or help others profit -- from prediction markets.
The order takes effect immediately. A copy of the order can be viewed here (https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-3-27.Predictive-Markets-Appointees-EO.FINAL-SIGNED.pdf).
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Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/03/27/governor-newsom-strengthens-bans-on-insider-betting-by-state-officials-takes-aim-at-corruption-fueled-by-trump/
Arizona State Senate Republicans: Hobbs Rejects Charlie Kirk Loop 202 Bill, Breaks With Arizona's Nonpartisan Tradition
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 28 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Hobbs Rejects Charlie Kirk Loop 202 Bill, Breaks with Arizona's Nonpartisan Tradition
Senate President Warren Petersen is calling out Governor Katie Hobbs for vetoing the Charlie Kirk Loop 202 bill, saying her decision injects partisanship into a process that has never been political.
"Governor Hobbs didn't just veto a bill. She broke with a long-standing Arizona tradition of recognizing impact over politics," said President Petersen. "Charlie Kirk inspired millions of Americans
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PHOENIX, Arizona, March 28 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Hobbs Rejects Charlie Kirk Loop 202 Bill, Breaks with Arizona's Nonpartisan Tradition
Senate President Warren Petersen is calling out Governor Katie Hobbs for vetoing the Charlie Kirk Loop 202 bill, saying her decision injects partisanship into a process that has never been political.
"Governor Hobbs didn't just veto a bill. She broke with a long-standing Arizona tradition of recognizing impact over politics," said President Petersen. "Charlie Kirk inspired millions of Americansto engage in their communities, speak freely, and exercise their First Amendment rights. He built something that reached far beyond Arizona, and he brought that energy right here to our state. That kind of influence matters. Arizona has never required political agreement to recognize someone's contribution to public life. We've recognized impact, service, and people who've shaped conversations and encouraged others to participate. This veto makes it clear that standard has changed. It tells people that recognition now depends on political alignment, not contribution. That's not how Arizona has ever approached these decisions, and it's a disappointing shift for our state."
SB 1010 would have formally designated the Loop 202 as the Charlie Kirk Loop 202 and would have required the designation to be reflected in official state records, documentation, and roadway signage. The loop spans approximately 77 miles across the Phoenix metropolitan area, connecting to Interstate 10 on both ends and serving as a major transportation corridor for millions of Arizonans each year. The legislation directed the Arizona Department of Transportation to install appropriate signage, did not supersede existing designations, and carried no anticipated fiscal impact to the state's General Fund.
Charlie Kirk called Arizona home and built a national movement centered on free speech, civic engagement, and American values. He inspired millions of Americans, especially young people, to get involved in their communities and participate in the political process.
Before this veto, Arizona had a clear precedent for honoring individuals regardless of political affiliation. Congressman Ed Pastor, a Democrat, has a major freeway named in his honor, and it was recognized as a tribute to his service and contributions to this state. Today's decision marks a clear departure from Arizona's long-standing tradition of recognizing impact over politics.
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Original text here: https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/press-releases/hobbs-rejects-charlie-kirk-loop-202-bill
Ala. Economic & Community Affairs Dept.: Gov. Ivey Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants to Purchase Equipment for 26 Law Enforcement Agencies
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 28 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news:
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Gov. Ivey awards more than $1 million in grants to purchase equipment for 26 law enforcement agencies
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded about $1.14 million in grants to bolster law enforcement efforts in five counties and 21 municipalities throughout the state.
The funds will allow police and sheriffs' departments to purchase new equipment, either to address a specific public safety challenge or to replace outdated or deteriorating supplies.
"Many smaller police and sheriffs'
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 28 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news:
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Gov. Ivey awards more than $1 million in grants to purchase equipment for 26 law enforcement agencies
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded about $1.14 million in grants to bolster law enforcement efforts in five counties and 21 municipalities throughout the state.
The funds will allow police and sheriffs' departments to purchase new equipment, either to address a specific public safety challenge or to replace outdated or deteriorating supplies.
"Many smaller police and sheriffs'departments perform their sworn duties to protect and serve while dealing with tight budgets and aging equipment," Gov. Ivey said. "I am proud of the work that our men and women in law enforcement do each day, and I am pleased that these grants will help many local law enforcement agencies address critical needs, increasing public safety and the safety of the officers."
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
"ADECA is pleased to join Gov. Ivey in support of our state's law enforcement with these grants that help ensure public safety officers are well-equipped," ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
The counties and municipalities receiving funds are listed below by region.
NORTH ALABAMA
Boaz - $50,000 to replace police radios that are more than 10 years old and reaching the end of their service life.
Cedar Bluff - $50,000 to purchase new patrol vehicles, mobile computers and dashboard cameras.
Fultondale - $41,400 to replace and upgrade the mobile computers in the police department's patrol vehicles. The update will ensure that the technology is compatible with the latest operating systems and software used in law enforcement.
Jasper - $48,309 for 23 Tasers along with cartridges and training materials.
Morgan County Commission - $36,100 for a handheld device to detect and identify narcotics.
Oneonta - $50,000 to help replenish an aging patrol vehicle fleet, decreasing overall maintenance costs and potential downtime.
Scottsboro - $49,660 for protective gear including ballistic helmets and body armor.
Town Creek - $50,000 to replace an aging police vehicle that has become too costly to maintain.
Valley Head - $48,286 to purchase a new patrol vehicle for the police department.
CENTRAL ALABAMA
Bibb County - $49,957 to purchase Tasers and new duty weapons for officers in the sheriff's department.
Carrollton - $50,000 to purchase a patrol vehicle that is safer and more technologically advanced than the police department's current vehicles.
Dadeville - $48,815 to purchase new weapons, cameras and computers for the police department.
Helena - $41,766 for a handheld narcotics analyzer that will allow officers to quickly identify suspected controlled substances without having to open packaging or risk exposure.
Jemison - $46,618 to purchase new laptop computers for patrol vehicles.
Munford - $49,850 to fund the replacement of malfunctioning radios, Tasers for each officer, body armor for one new and one reserve officer, a new laptop, defibrillators and an upgraded lighting system for better roadside visibility.
Perry County Commission - $44,170 to purchase a new law enforcement vehicle for the Perry County Sheriff's Office.
SOUTH ALABAMA
Abbeville - $48,800 for portable radar speed signs, evidence lockers and a four-wheel off-road vehicle to enable rapid response in remote areas.
Barbour County Commission - $50,000 for new computers and printers for both patrol vehicles and office personnel.
Clayton - $50,000 to purchase and equip a new Ford F-150 patrol vehicle. The vehicle will be equipped with emergency lighting, communications and safety equipment.
Dauphin Island - $32,300 for a system that will allow the Dauphin Island Police Department to book suspects on-site rather than traveling 40 minutes to the Mobile Metro County Jail. The Dataworks Live Scan system will give officers the ability to collect and store fingerprints, mugshots and information about suspects.
Eufaula - $47,334 to purchase new Tasers for police officers. The Tasers currently being used have expired batteries that cannot be replaced.
New Brockton - $38,386 to replace the police department's computer systems, purchase new handguns and rifles and upgrade its portable radios.
Pike County Commission - $48,252 for 20 body armor vests and specialized forced entry tools for the Pike County Special Response Team.
Samson - $50,000 to purchase eight portable radios, five laptops for vehicles, a document scanner, four radar devices and four Tasers.
Satsuma - $26,352 to outfit 18 officers with soft body armor, first-aid kits and supplies to control bleeding.
Slocomb - $50,000 to purchase new Tasers to replace units that are obsolete and unsupported.
ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.
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Original text here: https://adeca.alabama.gov/2026/03/27/gov-ivey-awards-more-than-1-million-in-grants-to-purchase-equipment-for-26-law-enforcement-agencies/
