Kay Ivey announces $7 million in road work and bridge repair
The grants are part of the Rebuild Alabama Act, which included a 10 cent per gallon tax increase over the next three years.
Steve Marshall earns endorsements from 32 district attorneys statewide
Sitting Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has earned the support of 32 district attorneys from across the state in his bid for re-election, his campaign announced Wednesday. Six Democrats and 26 Republicans offered Marshall their support against his opponent, Democrat Joseph Siegelman. DA endorsements: Bill Adair, Walker County Kirke Adams, Dale & Geneva Counties Scott Anderson, Morgan County Tom Anderson, Coffee & Pike Counties Mike Anderton, Jefferson County Stephen Billy, Escambia County* Wilson Blaylock, Cullman County Robert Broussard, Madison County Pamela Casey, Blount County Christopher Connolly, Lauderdale County Kenneth Davis, Russell County* Greg Griggers, Greene, Marengo & Sumter Counties* Steve Giddens, Talladega County* Randall Houston, Autauga, Chilton & Elmore Counties Brandon Hughes, Lee County Errek Jett, Lawrence County Everette Johnson, Marshall County Brian Jones, Limestone County Patrick Jones, III, Henry & Houston Counties Jill Lee, Shelby County Brian McVeigh, Calhoun & Cleburne Counties Walt Merrell, Covington County Mike O’Dell, Cherokee & Dekalb Counties Jason Pierce, Jackson County Ben Reeves, Barbour & Bullock Counties* Ashley Rich, Mobile County Scott Slatton, Marion & Winston Counties Spencer Walker, Clarke, Choctaw & Washington Counties* Hays Webb, Tuscaloosa County Jeffrey Willis, Clay & Coosa Counties Jody Willoughby, Etowah County Robert Wilters, Baldwin County *denotes Democratic affiliation “Steve Marshall is the experienced prosecutor we need in the Attorney General’s office,” said Democratic District Attorney Ben Reeves, Jr. of Barbour & Bullock counties. “He has proven his commitment to the people of Alabama over the last year and a half and I’m confident he has what it takes to work with both Republicans and Democrats as we continue to fight crime in our communities.” Marshall served as a prosecutor and DA in Marshall County for over 15 years before becoming Attorney General. He is a past president of the Alabama District Attorneys Association and served as the state representative to the National District Attorneys Association.
Bradley Byrne joins bipartisan effort to narrow nation’s skills gap
Alabama 1st District U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne joined a bipartisan group of his House colleagues and introduced legislation Thursday that would provide tax credits to employers for training and expenses necessary to help close the skills gap that exists between employers’ needs and employees in many industries. The Career Advancement Through New Skills Act would create a tax credit for 25 percent of the first $5,000 that an employer spends on qualified education and training expenses for an employee. These qualified education and training expenses include the cost of programs or trainings to maintain or improve the skills of workers to meet the employer’s needs. “As a Congress, we should always be looking for new ways to help Americans gain the skills they need to succeed in today’s 21st Century economy,” said Byrne. “Training programs are more important than ever before in connecting Americans with high paying jobs and closing the skills gap that is plaguing many industries today. Through this bipartisan legislation, we can make a real impact by encouraging employers to take a direct and active role in job training.” “The nation’s skills gap is significant. Small businesses across the country report being unable to find qualified applicants and CEOs report shortages of workers for skilled, well-paying jobs,” added co-sponsor, Pennsylvania 5th District U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson. “This bill would help narrow that gap by encouraging businesses to invest in the education and training of their employees, helping workers expand their skills while earning money and advancing their career, and giving employers the skilled workforce they need to build their businesses.” Additional co-sponsors include Reps. Derek Kilmer and Randy Hultgren.
