🌱 The Game Plan Signed By Gov. + Move Montgomery 5K Bunny Hop

Hello, neighbors. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Montgomery.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny. High: 77 Low: 50.
• Sunday: Pleasant with sunshine. High: 75 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. On Apr. 20, Governor Ivey signed The Game Plan economic growth package in Montgomery. The package includes four bills designed to help Alabama's economic future. The bills address economic development issues including incentives, site development, small business support, and transparency. (Made In Alabama)
2. Today, Apr. 22, Montgomery’s First Lady Tamika Reed will host the Move Montgomery 5K Bunny Hop Run/Walk at the Union Station Train Shed at 5:00 p.m. To help support the Montgomery Area Food Bank, participants are asked to bring a canned good to the event. (wvasfm.org)
3. Trilogy Hotel Montgomery, a new luxury hotel, opened in downtown Montgomery this week. The hotel, located in the former Montgomery WaterWorks building on Coosa Street, features fine-dining restaurants, banquet spaces, a gym, as well as unique hotel rooms. (wsfa.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Saturday, April 22

• Authors Expo At Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library (8:30 AM)
• Parks & Rec Summer Registration Kick-Off & Family Fun Day At Oak Park (10:00 AM)

Sunday, April 23

• Jazz on the River At Riverfront Park (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There is so much to do this weekend in Montgomery! On Saturday, Apr. 22, events include the Move Montgomery 5K Bunny Hop, a local Authors Expo at Montgomery City-County Public Library Juliette Hampton Morgan Library, the 26th Annual Herb Day Festival at Grace Presbyterian Church, and City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Summer Registration Kick-Off & Family Fun Day at Oak Park. On Sunday, Apr. 23, there is Jazz on the River at Riverfront Park. (City of Montgomery via Facebook)
• The City of Montgomery is extending an invitation to vendors in the local community! The city is looking for vendors to be a part of the many events on the calendar for this spring and summer. For more information, contact City Events today. (City of Montgomery, Alabama Government via Facebook)
• Applications are now open for the 2023 Montgomery Mayor’s Internship Program! Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed developed the program to "provide a meaningful, paid internship program for Montgomery college-aged students." Learn more about the ten-week paid internship here. (City of Montgomery via Instagram)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!