Infrastructure
Lawmakers passed legislation authorizing the Oil and Gas Board to approve projects which transform abandoned fossil fuel infrastructure into geothermal or hydroelectric facilities.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey is recovering well after medical procedure
Gov. Ivey undergoes a “minor” medical procedure
Gov. Ivey announces 26 appointments including a Baldwin County district judgeship
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs executive order meant to prevent state-chartered banks from denying people service
- Legislature
Bill expanding utility relocation reimbursement moves through Senate committee
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
House passes bill to allow repurposing oil wells for alternative energy
House passes bill to increase penalties for eluding law enforcement
Senate changes rules to reduce lieutenant governor’s role, add new committee
- Economy
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
Alabama earns top honors in national CiCi Awards
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
- National
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
- Education
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
UA students sue university over suspended student publications
- Health
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products
- Opinion
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
Opinion | Bill allowing takeover of Montgomery PD solves nothing, makes no sense
Opinion | Alabama must double down on career tech investment to meet workforce demand
Opinion | The quiet crisis facing young men
Opinion | Could there be a blue wave in Alabama?
Infrastructure
"That area is so important to our state and does not have four-lane access to the interstate," Ivey said.
Infrastructure
Growing up in a rural community, Britt said it is important to provide critical infrastructure to rural areas as well as making much-needed expansions...
Infrastructure
Lawmakers and ALDOT are squabbling over the funding for a highway project that would run from Tuscaloosa to Thomasville.
Infrastructure
The need for a four-lane highway through West Alabama has been discussed for decades.
Infrastructure
The largest project announced is the next phase of the governor’s plans to widen Interstate 65.
Infrastructure
Ivey also detailed upcoming programs to support broadband expansion projects.
Governor
The grants are awarded to help Alabama prepare as more electric vehicles hit state highways.
Infrastructure
Congress created the BEAD Program with the intention of expanding access to high-speed internet, not to enact a one-size-fits-all political agenda.
Infrastructure
The outcome of a forthcoming Alabama Supreme Court case will impact every infrastructure project in the state.
Infrastructure
$2.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.