The University of Alabama recently announced the 2016 inductees to the Alabama Social Work Hall Of Fame that honors the accomplishments of some of the state’s most distinguished leaders in the field of social work. One of the three inductees is The Bloom Group’s very own, James Dupree, Jr. who spent more
We are proud to announce Garrett Jemison, former state director for Senator Richard Shelby, as the firm’s newest associate. For almost 30 years, we have been advocating for our clients and reaping real results. Now, with the addition of Jemison, our team of experienced professionals has gotten even stronger. Jemison, a Montgomery native,
Noted Alabama public servant Lucy Baxley died peacefully on Friday, October 14, at age 78. After working in Birmingham real estate, Baxely entered politics and enjoyed much success. She was elected as state treasurer in 1994 and again in 1998. She made history by becoming the state’s first female lieutenant governor, serving from
Governor Robert Bentley recently announced the award of two Appalachian Regional Commission grants of nearly $1 million to Central Alabama Community College. The grants will allow the college to expand a classroom and purchase new equipment for students studying advanced manufacturing at its Alexander City campus. Governor Bentley said the community
The 2016 Special Session that began in mid-August has wrapped up. Read on to get a play-by-play of what was accomplished. Proposed Alabama Lottery Dies (Again) During the second week of the special session, to the surprise of some onlookers, the lottery bill pushed by Governor Bentley passed both chambers
The Mobile Area Education Foundation announced its plan to open a charter school in the port city that could serve up to 300 high school students by fall of 2017. The program is called the Acceleration Day and Evening Academy and is designed to provide personalized education for at-risk students. The school
In a recent lengthy filing, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange argues that two abortion laws passed earlier this year should not be blocked by a federal judge. The legislature passed abortion-related bills that outlawed abortion clinics located within 2,000 feet of public schools as well as an abortion procedure that
So far, this month has been marked by new people in new positions and the announcement of the governor’s lottery plan. Stay tuned to Group Watch for developing special session news later this week. Governor Releases Proposed Alabama Lottery Governor Bentley unveiled a constitutional amendment that would allow voters in
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama is seeking an average rate increase of 39 percent on individual plans offered through the Obamacare marketplace. The proposed rate hikes will affect more than 160,000 people in Alabama who purchased insurance through the federal exchange, which represents 5 percent of Blue Cross membership.Blue
The Alabama Legislature convenes today for a special session called by the governor to address the Medicaid funding crisis. The session is narrowly targeted and is not expected to be enduring. The Bloom Group will be there protecting your interests and will provide you with timely updates throughout the special
