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W.Va. Secretary of State Kris Warner Announced Today Election Related Convictions in a Cabell County Case
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 18 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2026:
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Secretary of State Kris Warner announced today election related convictions in a Cabell County case
September 16, 2026
Charleston, W.Va. - WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announced today that Cabell County residents Jan Hite King and Kimberly Maynard have been convicted of one count each of False Swearing in connection with violations of West Virginia election law.
The convictions stem from actions taken during the 2022 Primary Election cycle, when King and
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 18 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2026:
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Secretary of State Kris Warner announced today election related convictions in a Cabell County case
September 16, 2026
Charleston, W.Va. - WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announced today that Cabell County residents Jan Hite King and Kimberly Maynard have been convicted of one count each of False Swearing in connection with violations of West Virginia election law.
The convictions stem from actions taken during the 2022 Primary Election cycle, when King andMaynard knowingly submitted false information on their Certificates of Announcement when declaring their candidacies for public office. They certified that they resided in jurisdictions where they did not live, a requirement for eligibility to seek the offices for which they filed.
"Long gone are the days that election shenanigans go unpunished. My Office will spare no expense seeking prosecution of all those who attempt to cheat the system," said Secretary of State Kris Warner. "Even the most minimal infractions can siphon votes from legitimate candidates and disenfranchise every voter who casts a vote for an ineligible candidate."
"This is a huge win for election integrity, and a lesson to those who think they can game the system," Warner continued. "I applaud Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Seth Gaskins for securing these convictions, the Cabell County Board of Ballot Commissioners for removing these ineligible individuals from the ballot, and the diligence of my investigations team including Investigations Division Director Kim Mason, General Counsel Dave Cook, and former Attorney General Lead Investigator Robert Hanson."
A Cabell County grand jury indicted King and Maynard in 2025 on criminal charges related to the false filings. The case was subsequently dismissed by the circuit court based on a determination that the one-year statute of limitations for misdemeanors applied to the alleged offenses.
The State challenged that ruling, and in 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia granted the State's petition for a writ of prohibition, holding that the five-year statute of limitations applicable to election crimes governs such offenses, including misdemeanors.
Following the Court's decision, Prosecutor Gaskins successfully reinstated the case, which was decided by a Cabell County jury today, September 16, 2026.
"I was proud to serve on a case of such importance to the integrity of our election system," said Prosecutor Gaskins. "Let this be a deterrent to all those who seek to undermine our institutions."
W.Va. Code Sec.3-9-3(b) states that each violation under the indictment carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in prison and a fine not exceeding $1,000.
King and Maynard will be sentenced on October 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
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Original text here: https://sos.wv.gov/article/secretary-state-kris-warner-announced-today-election-related-convictions-cabell-county-case
New Jersey Department of Health Announces Elimination of $90 Million in Medical Debt for Nearly 20,000 New Jerseyans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- The New Jersey Department of Health issued the following news release:
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September 17, 2026
New Jersey Department of Health Announces Elimination of $90 Million in Medical Debt for Nearly 20,000 New Jerseyans
Final round of debt relief under COVID-era funds that New Jersey leveraged to reach nearly 900,000 residents
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TRENTON, NJ -- The Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency (OHCAT), part of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), today announced that in partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt (Undue), the State is delivering
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- The New Jersey Department of Health issued the following news release:
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September 17, 2026
New Jersey Department of Health Announces Elimination of $90 Million in Medical Debt for Nearly 20,000 New Jerseyans
Final round of debt relief under COVID-era funds that New Jersey leveraged to reach nearly 900,000 residents
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TRENTON, NJ -- The Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency (OHCAT), part of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), today announced that in partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt (Undue), the State is deliveringa ninth and final round of medical debt relief, impacting nearly 20,000 New Jersey residents who owed a combined $90 million in medical bills. Throughout this partnership and as part of the State's overall efforts to make healthcare more affordable, the State retired over $1.6 billion in medical debt for nearly 900,000 New Jersey residents.
Funded with an initial state investment and expanded with one-time federal American Rescue Plan Funds, New Jersey's medical debt abolishment program partnered with Undue to purchase this qualifying medical debt from healthcare providers. Undue-branded letters to impacted New Jerseyans began arriving in the mail this week. No action is required from recipients.
"Across the country and here in New Jersey, families are struggling to stay afloat as rising healthcare costs force too many people to choose between seeing a doctor, filling a prescription, and paying for everyday necessities," said Governor Mikie Sherrill. "While the federal government is cutting access to affordable healthcare, my Administration is focused on ensuring our communities can access the best possible care without fear of collecting mountains of medical debt. We will continue fighting to lower costs, protect coverage, and make high-quality healthcare more accessible and affordable for New Jersey families."
"Medical debt is a symptom of the problem in our healthcare system: Care that is too costly for too many people, creating an unjust burden," said Dr. Raynard E. Washington, New Jersey Health Commissioner. "We will never succeed at closing wide gaps in life expectancy until all our residents can afford to access basic healthcare, and we will never lower costs if we do not emphasize access to primary care and avoiding costly hospitalizations."
"I'm grateful for the state of New Jersey's partnership, which has now erased an additional $90 million in medical debt for more than 20,000 New Jersey residents," said Allison Sesso, President and CEO of Undue Medical Debt. "I'm also grateful to Governor Sherrill for her continued commitment to healthcare affordability and removing barriers to care for burdened patients while empowering providers to keep families healthy. No one chooses to get sick, be in an accident or have a chronic condition. At a time when budgets are tight, this program is one clear example of how New Jersey has stepped up to ease the burden on those who need it most."
"It has been exciting to see the impact that these funds have had on New Jerseyans burdened with medical debt," said James Lloyd, Director of the Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency. "Relief from debt can be critically important for those families who receive it, and we have to work together to make care more affordable for everyone."
With the funds fully expended, the debt elimination program launched in 2023 is now complete. Despite the program's end, the Department remains focused on reducing the burden of healthcare costs to New Jerseyans to address the root of medical debt.
Addressing Healthcare Costs in New Jersey
Rising healthcare costs fall hardest on those least able to bear them. In 2024, nearly 1 in 7 New Jersey residents lived in families whose out-of-pocket health care spending, including insurance premiums, exceeded 10% of their annual income.
The Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency (OHCAT), housed within the Department, is continuing to identify the drivers of healthcare cost increases. OHCAT's research has already identified that rising prices - not utilization - is the primary driver of cost growth in New Jersey.
Other NJDOH initiatives seek to make it easier for individuals to access routine and preventive healthcare and chronic disease management, which reduces the likelihood of costly health crises that often lead to medical debt.
The State is leveraging Rural Health Transformation Program funds to advance healthcare access and affordability in rural New Jersey, with Year One grants announced this summer.
In August, NJDOH partnered with healthcare systems to expand opportunities for families get routine vaccinations, annual physicals, and other health and wellness services ahead of the school year.
The Department also oversees the Charity Care subsidy to hospitals for providing care for people who cannot afford their care, as well as the Uncompensated Care Fund to support Federally Qualified Health Centers to defray care costs for low-income New Jerseyans who are uninsured or underinsured. The Fiscal Year 2027 budget signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill includes $83.9 million in state and federal funds for Charity Care, and $39 million for Uncompensated Care Fund.
New Jersey's efforts to improve healthcare access and affordability are made significantly more difficult by federal changes that are now pushing quality health insurance coverage out of reach for more New Jerseyans. Changes to Medicaid could result in more than 300,000 New Jerseyans losing NJFamilyCare coverage. Nearly 70,000 New Jerseyans dropped their GetCoveredNJ plans in the months after the federal government's elimination of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
How Debt Relief Works
Those who qualified for medical debt relief met one of two criteria; they were either at or below 400% of the federal poverty line or had medical debts equal to 5% or more of their annual income.
This is a one-time abolishment to help remove the financial and emotional burden of unpayable medical debts. Medical debt relief is source-based and cannot be requested, depending on community-minded providers like hospitals and secondary market partners like collection agencies who choose to engage and sell their qualifying medical debt.
Those benefiting from medical debt relief will receive an Undue-branded letter in the mail.
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The New Jersey Department of Health is a nationally accredited health department working to ensure that all New Jerseyans live long, healthy lives and reach their fullest potential. With more than 6,000 employees, the Department serves to protect the public's health, promote healthy communities, and continue to improve the quality of health care in New Jersey.
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Original text here: https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2026/approved/20260917a.shtml
Maine Secretary of State Marks Constitution Day With Unveiling of Official Printing of Maine Constitution
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 18 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State marks Constitution Day with unveiling of official printing of Maine Constitution
First printing since 1876 includes redacted indigenous treaty obligations
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AUGUSTA, MAINE - Secretary of State Shenna Bellows marked Constitution Day by formally unveiling the official printing of the Maine Constitution, the first formal printing since 1876. The unveiling took place at the Maine State Cultural Center in Augusta and included displays of the original 1820 copy of the Maine State
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AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 18 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State marks Constitution Day with unveiling of official printing of Maine Constitution
First printing since 1876 includes redacted indigenous treaty obligations
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AUGUSTA, MAINE - Secretary of State Shenna Bellows marked Constitution Day by formally unveiling the official printing of the Maine Constitution, the first formal printing since 1876. The unveiling took place at the Maine State Cultural Center in Augusta and included displays of the original 1820 copy of the Maine StateConstitution and the 1876 version along with the new printing.
For more than a century, Maine omitted three original sections - Sections 1, 2 and 5, of Article X of the Constitution - from official printed copies. The sections, which remained in full force despite the redaction, include treaty obligations to the Wabanaki tribal nations. In 2023, Mainers voted overwhelmingly to cancel the 1876 amendment compelling the redaction and restore the language to printed copies of the constitution.
"Restoring this language to the Maine Constitution is a visible and lasting reminder of the important role the Wabanaki people played in the formation of Maine," said Secretary Bellows. "The Wabanaki have existed in Maine for 13,000 years, and voters made it clear that their immeasurable contributions to our collective past, present and future should be known, acknowledged and celebrated, not hidden from history."
The large format version was printed using a 19th century letterpress onto vellum by Wolfe Editions of Portland and will be permanently housed at the Maine State Archives along with the previous versions.
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Original text here: https://www.maine.gov/sos/news/secretary-state-marks-constitution-day-unveiling-official-printing-maine-constitution
Freeberg Industrial Fabrication Celebrates Grand Opening Of Manufacturing Facility In Eloy
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news from Freeberg Industrial Fabrication:
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Freeberg Industrial Fabrication Celebrates Grand Opening Of Manufacturing Facility In Eloy
Freeberg's new manufacturing facility will create up to 200 jobs at full scale
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ELOY, AZ (September 17, 2026) -- The City of Eloy celebrated the ribbon cutting of Freeberg Industrial Fabrication's new 160,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on Wednesday, September 16, a site that more than doubles the company's total footprint.
The event brought together leadership
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PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news from Freeberg Industrial Fabrication:
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Freeberg Industrial Fabrication Celebrates Grand Opening Of Manufacturing Facility In Eloy
Freeberg's new manufacturing facility will create up to 200 jobs at full scale
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ELOY, AZ (September 17, 2026) -- The City of Eloy celebrated the ribbon cutting of Freeberg Industrial Fabrication's new 160,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on Wednesday, September 16, a site that more than doubles the company's total footprint.
The event brought together leadershipfrom Freeberg, Eloy City Council and Chamber of Commerce, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), along with other local business and community partners.
"Our new 160,000-square-foot facility, our largest site to date, is a milestone moment that reflects the growth we've earned through the hard work of our entire team at Freeberg and Hill & Smith PLC," said Marc F. Brown, CEO of Freeberg Industrial Fabrication. "We're deeply grateful to the City of Eloy, the ACA and GPEC for their partnership and support throughout this process, and to Newport Commercial Partners and FCL for bringing our vision to life with a facility we're genuinely proud to call home."
Freeberg is a certified manufacturer of sheet metal and structural steel parts, providing a full range of manufacturing services including metal cutting, forming, welding, painting, and electro-mechanical assembly, as well as an engineering team that provides build-to-print planning and original engineering design services. Freeberg has the capacity to handle large, heavy parts made of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals.
At the new site, located at 5610 N. Sunland Gin Rd., Freeberg will assemble reciprocating engine power generation packages and other large-scale electro-mechanical systems. This will mirror the company's Escondido, California operations with an enhanced capacity for handling large, heavy components.
The company has already hired 40 employees at its Eloy facility and expects to reach about 75 by the end of 2026 and 200 by the end of 2027. To learn more about available positions, please visit the company's website.
Freeberg Industrial Fabrication's expansion into Eloy represents a capital investment of up to $12 million in equipment, facility fit-out, and related investments through 2026 and 2027.
"Freeberg's new advanced facility strengthens Arizona's position as a national leader in manufacturing and brings meaningful, high quality jobs to the community for Eloy and Pinal County residents," said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. "We are grateful to Freeberg for its commitment to Arizona and look forward to supporting their long-term success in our state."
"Freeberg's manufacturing and engineering capabilities align perfectly with Greater Phoenix's value chain, positioning the company to form new partnerships and strengthen its presence in the Southwest," said Christine Mackay, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "Eloy has emerged as a key connector in the regional supply chain, linking businesses across Greater Phoenix, Tucson, and out-of-state markets. We congratulate Eloy on this expansion and the new jobs it will bring to the community."
"The opening of Freeberg is a proud milestone for Eloy. This facility represents more than new equipment and square footage. It represents new careers, new opportunities, and confidence in our community's future," said Eloy Mayor Andrew Sutton. "Freeberg chose Eloy because our residents and vision for growth are second to none. We're excited to welcome them as a long-term partner, and even more excited for what this means for the families who will build their careers here. This is what forward momentum looks like for our city."
In Eloy, Freeberg has new access to serve customers across the southwestern United States with increased production capabilities and reduced delivery times. Sitting along the Interstate 10 corridor between Greater Phoenix and Tucson, Freeberg has access to major transportation routes, labor markets and industrial development opportunities, aligning with the company's goal of faster regional delivery and continued expansion in the southwest.
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About Freeberg Industrial Fabrication
Located in Escondido, California, Freeberg is a leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of custom enclosures and other engineered solutions that serve the data center, power generation, and other infrastructure markets. Freeberg is part of Hill & Smith PLC. Learn more at freeberg.com/
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About Hill & Smith PLC
Hill & Smith PLC, a leading provider of solutions that enhance the resilience of vital infrastructure and the built environment, employs approximately 4,500 people across autonomous, customer-focused operating businesses based in the UK, USA, and India, with a Group office in the UK. Hill & Smith PLC is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: HILS.L).
Hill & Smith PLC's operating companies are organized into three divisions: US Engineered Solutions; UK & India Engineered Solutions; and Galvanizing Services. The US Engineered Solutions businesses provide composite and steel solutions for infrastructure construction, including energy transmission and distribution, data centers, waterfront protection, transportation, and other industrial facilities, along with engineered supports for the water, power, and liquid natural gas markets, seismic protection solutions for commercial construction, road work zone safety products, and off-grid solar lighting and power solutions.
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About the Arizona Commerce Authority
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: attract, expand, create - attract out-of-state companies to establish operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to expand their business in Arizona and beyond; and help entrepreneurs create new Arizona businesses in targeted industries. For more information, please visit azcommerce.com and follow the ACA on X @azcommerce.
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Original text here: https://www.azcommerce.com/news-events/news/2026/9/freeberg-grand-opening/
Department of State's Electronic Recording Technology Board Awards Over $3 Million to 33 Counties
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 18 -- The Colorado Department of State issued the following news release:
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Department of State's Electronic Recording Technology Board Awards Over $3 Million to 33 Counties
September 17, 2026
Denver - The Department of State's Electronic Recording Technology Board (ERTB) awarded over $3.3 million in grants to counties across Colorado during the 2025 - 2026 fiscal year.
The counties that received grants are:
* Alamosa - $189,830.08
* Arapahoe - $164,081.00
* Archuleta - $37,828.00
* Baca - $198,065.55
* Boulder - $199,365.00
* Clear Creek - $110,803.68
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DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 18 -- The Colorado Department of State issued the following news release:
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Department of State's Electronic Recording Technology Board Awards Over $3 Million to 33 Counties
September 17, 2026
Denver - The Department of State's Electronic Recording Technology Board (ERTB) awarded over $3.3 million in grants to counties across Colorado during the 2025 - 2026 fiscal year.
The counties that received grants are:
* Alamosa - $189,830.08
* Arapahoe - $164,081.00
* Archuleta - $37,828.00
* Baca - $198,065.55
* Boulder - $199,365.00
* Clear Creek - $110,803.68
*Conejos - $58,480.00
* Custer - $34,878.00
* Eagle - $33,726.69
* El Paso - $351,911.00
* Garfield - $208,690.76
* Gilpin - $1,640.50
* Gunnison - $134,986.20
* Kiowa - $41,718.00
* Kit Carson - $10,000.00
* La Plata - $138,778.70
* Lake - $24,870.00
* Las Animas - $21,930.00
* Lincoln - $13,940.01
* Logan - $319,335.80
* Mineral - $115,701.60
* Moffatt - $68,622.00
* Montezuma - $29,768.00
* Phillips - $104,656.61
* Prowers - $60,729.00
* Pueblo - $296,744.00
* Saguache - $125,248.50
* San Juan - $5,175.00
* San Miguel - $119,123.00
* Summit - $52,469.00
* Washington - $53,474.00
"My office is committed to delivering crucial support to counties throughout Colorado. These grants ensure our local governments can enhance their systems to record documents and promote accessibility to everyone," said Secretary Griswold.
The ERTB was created in 2016 with the mission of developing, maintaining, improving, replacing, or preserving land records systems in our state. The ERTB's statutory authority was renewed in 2021 with new legislation that allows the board to consider security improvements for counties' land recording systems. The grants help counties - especially in rural Colorado - invest in technological upgrades. Since its creation, the board has awarded more than $23 million dollars to ensure county clerks are able to improve and maintain property records and other important documents.
Electronic Recording Technology Board (ERTB) website (https://www.ertb.org/)
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Original text here: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/newsRoom/pressReleases/2026/PR20260917ERTB.html
Alabama Department of Workforce Launches Login.gov Identity Verification for Unemployment Claims
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The Alabama Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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Alabama Department of Workforce Launches Login.gov Identity Verification for Unemployment Claims
September 17, 2026
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Beginning September 30, 2026, individuals filing an initial unemployment compensation claim in Alabama will verify their identity through Login.gov. Claimants must begin from the Alabama Unemployment Claimant Portal and complete identity verification within 10 calendar days of filing.
The new process makes Login.gov the primary identity verification method
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The Alabama Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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Alabama Department of Workforce Launches Login.gov Identity Verification for Unemployment Claims
September 17, 2026
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Beginning September 30, 2026, individuals filing an initial unemployment compensation claim in Alabama will verify their identity through Login.gov. Claimants must begin from the Alabama Unemployment Claimant Portal and complete identity verification within 10 calendar days of filing.
The new process makes Login.gov the primary identity verification methodfor initial claims. After submitting a claim, an Identity Verification link will appear on the Claimant Portal home screen and direct the claimant through the required steps.
"Identity verification protects claimants, helps prevent fraud and safeguards Alabama's unemployment compensation system," said Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed. "Login.gov gives claimants a secure, straightforward way to complete this important step online. We encourage anyone filing an initial claim to begin promptly and follow every instruction through the final confirmation screen."
What claimants need to do
* File an initial claim through the Alabama Unemployment Claimant Portal. Return to the portal home screen and select Identity Verification.
* Sign in to an existing Login.gov account or create one, then follow the prompts to upload a government-issued photo ID, enter personal information, take a selfie if requested and confirm a phone number.
* If using the participating U.S. Post Office option, complete the required fields, take the Login.gov barcode and requested ID to the location provided, then return to Login.gov after the visit.
* Select Agree and continue so the verification results can be shared with ADOW. Confirm that the completion screen shows the identity verification was submitted.
Deadline and Career Center assistance
Claimants must complete the process within 10 calendar days. Failure to provide proof of identity within the required period may delay or deny unemployment benefits. Online verification is the required first option. If the online process is unsuccessful or the claim is denied because identity verification was not completed, the claimant may visit an Alabama Career Center with a valid government-issued photo ID, Social Security card, and proof of address if the address differs from the photo ID.
Claimants can access the portal at uiclaimantportal.labor.alabama.gov. For unemployment claim assistance, call 1-800-361-4524 to schedule a callback.
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About the Alabama Department of Workforce
The Alabama Department of Workforce connects Alabamians with employment and training services, supports employers and administers the state's unemployment compensation program. Through its statewide Career Center network and claimant services, ADOW helps workers navigate periods of unemployment while protecting the integrity of the unemployment compensation system. Learn more at workforce.alabama.gov.
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Original text here: https://adol.alabama.gov/2026/09/alabama-department-of-workforce-launches-login-gov-identity-verification-for-unemployment-claims/
Ala. Economic & Community Affairs Dept.: Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Geneva for Emergency Wastewater Treatment Repairs
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news:
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Gov. Ivey awards grant to Geneva for emergency wastewater treatment repairs
September 17, 2026
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $200,000 grant to the city of Geneva for critical repairs to its wastewater treatment system.
The city will use the urgent-need Community Development Block Grant funds to replace a holding tank that is crucial to the Geneva Water Works and Sewer Board's wastewater collection system. The deterioration of the holding tank has contributed
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news:
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Gov. Ivey awards grant to Geneva for emergency wastewater treatment repairs
September 17, 2026
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $200,000 grant to the city of Geneva for critical repairs to its wastewater treatment system.
The city will use the urgent-need Community Development Block Grant funds to replace a holding tank that is crucial to the Geneva Water Works and Sewer Board's wastewater collection system. The deterioration of the holding tank has contributedto clogging issues that could raise the potential for sewage overflows, city leaders said.
"This project is necessary to prevent environmental contamination and for the city to continue providing reliable wastewater treatment for Geneva residents," Gov. Ivey said. "I commend city leaders for working to secure this important funding, and I am pleased to support this vital infrastructure upgrade."
Construction of the new holding tank will be conducted in phases to avoid interruptions in wastewater treatment service. The new tank will continue to use existing equipment such as pumps and the electrical control board, which remain functional.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
"When there is a pressing issue that could affect public health and safety, these urgent-needs funds can provide help for local leaders," ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. "I am pleased to join Gov. Ivey in support of this project."
Gov. Ivey notified Geneva Mayor David B. Hayes that the grant had been approved.
ADECA manages a range of programs that support law enforcement, economic development, recreation, energy conservation and water resource management.
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Original text here: https://adeca.alabama.gov/2026/09/17/gov-ivey-awards-grant-to-geneva-for-emergency-wastewater-treatment-repairs/
