Governor Ivey, Legislative Leaders Release Transformational ‘Working …

Reforms focus on strengthening workforce, economic and community development efforts across the state

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey, along with Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper), House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) and House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) today unveiled “Working for Alabama.” The ambitious package of reforms is designed to strengthen Alabama’s workforce, 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. Just a few years ago, we were ranked 47^th in the nation in broadband access – now, after signing the Connect Alabama Act, we rank 24^th. The Game Plan, which was passed last year, gave us the best…