Gov. Kay Ivey and other state officials unveiled “Working for Alabama,” a package of reforms designed to strengthen the state’s workforce and economic and community development efforts. The bipartisan, seven-bill package aims to streamline and make more efficient and effective the state’s efforts and strategies in these respective areas. “Our state has seen tremendous advances as a result of collaborative, team-driven efforts,” Ivey said. “Just a few years ago, we were ranked 47th in the nation in broadband access. Now, after signing the Connect Alabama Act, we rank 24th. The game plan, which was passed last year, gave us the...

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