Thank you, Speakin Out News and to our many dedicated readers. Another beautiful weekend and the time changed!
Thank you, to the Huntsville Hospital and front-line workers and to all who take care of the sick. My prayer has been to Thank God, for Life, Health, Faith, Family and Friends. Life is short, no matter your age, and it passes fast. We need to enjoy our time together each and every day.
STATE BOUNCING BACK
A year ago, Alabama was one of 50 states dealing with a blow to the economy. Stores and shopping centers closed, restaurants shut down and hundreds of Alabamians were out of jobs. A year later, Alabama looks to be in a better position than other states in the U.S. Alabama is outpacing most other states in the speed of its COVID-19 recovery. Did the Teachers and school staffers state-wide become eligible for the shot early? The Alabama Department of Public Health does not track the vaccine by recipient job description. The COVID-19 pandemic Alabama will begin offering the vaccine for anyone age 55 and older and anyone over 16 with certain health conditions beginning March 22nd. Governor Kay Ivey stated, individuals will be assured of receiving the shots. The Alabama Health Officer made the announcement at a press briefing Friday morning in Montgomery saying the state would offer the vaccine to people with intellectual and development disabilities.
STIMULUS CHECKS
President Biden signed into law to rebuild the backbone of the Nation. According to President Biden, your $1,400 Stimulus checks will start to go out this weekend. Also, emergency benefits are going to be extended to help the businesses and parents. On Wednesday, Congress approved the Presidents $1.9 Trillion America Rescue Plan easing the economic impact of the virus on tens of millions of people.
REDSTONE FACIAL RECOGNITION
Redstone Arsenal is opening facial recognition identification for faster vehicle access to the Federal Base in Huntsville, AL. Special recognition lanes open Monday to people registered in Redstone automatic installation entry program.
LOTTERY IN ALABAMA
Senator Del Marsh, said he was disappointed the Senate didn’t allow what he thinks most people in Alabama want, a chance to vote whether to allow lottery and casinos in the state. His Bill failed two votes shy of the twenty-one needed in the thirty-five-member Senate. He is going to allow more time to study the Bill and have their say in the Senate. The Republicans say their people wants to vote on the lottery.
HUNTSVILLE LEADERS
An item on the Agenda, Thursday night at the City Council meeting, there was an Ordnance authorizing a lease agreement between the City and the Public Building Authority (PBA) of the City of Huntsville, approving a trust indenture and various other instruments for construction of a new public amphitheater within the City, leased by the PBA lease agreement.
The Public Building Authority was the group that build the City and County Jail and ended up in three lawsuits, but the City furnishes the money to the PBA.
Thank you, All, have a Great Week!