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$700k in new federal funds secured for Drake State
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Sen. Katie Britt announced last week that Drake State Community and Technical College will receive $700,000 in federal funds for FY26 appropriations funding.
Drake State president Dr. Patricia Sims said the funds will go toward workforce training.
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LHHS Appropriations Act secures funding for Drake State
The funding comes as part of the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act, which secured more than $5.74 million for the Alabama Community College System.
“These funds will allow us to expand high-demand training programs, enhance instructional capacity and continue delivering hands-on, career-ready education that meets the needs of employers across North Alabama. We are grateful for the support that enables Drake State to serve as a strong engine of opportunity for our students and community.”
Dr. Patricia Sims, President, Drake State Community and Technical College
The bill also secured more than $1 million for nursing education equipment procurement at the University of North Alabama.
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