Infrastructure Alabama bills threaten infrastructure with higher truck weights While these bills are framed as an economic boost for the logging industry, the consequences for roads, bridges, and public safety are significant. Bill BrittFebruary 13, 2025
Infrastructure Sewell announces $1.4 million to improve transportation efficiency, safety The money is from a SMART Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffMarch 16, 2023
Infrastructure Governor awards $24.7 million in grants for broadband The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas. StaffMarch 6, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $18.4 million to expand broadband at Alabama HBCUs The $18.4 million in funding will expand access to high-speed internet at HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions in Alabama. StaffMarch 1, 2023
Infrastructure $52.6 million in EPA funds complements ADEM’s water projects Last year, ADEM awarded $463 million to public drinking water and wastewater systems across the state. StaffFebruary 20, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $52 million in EPA funding for Alabama drinking water This funding was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffFebruary 17, 2023
Infrastructure APM Terminals Mobile targets U.S. Southeast and Midwest logistics growth Additional tracks, rail yard storage space and improved access from the berth to the railyard are planned. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
Infrastructure U.S. Treasury approves $191.9M for last-mile broadband expansion in Alabama The state estimates the new infrastructure will connect 55,000 households and businesses to high-speed internet access. Jacob HolmesJanuary 27, 2023
Infrastructure 2022 record year for containerized shipping in Mobile The container terminal handled a record 312 vessels, an increase of 75 vessels from 2021. StaffJanuary 23, 2023
Infrastructure Governor participates in ceremonial groundbreaking for broadband projects ADECA awarded these grants in the latest round of Broadband Accessibility Act Funding in August 2022. StaffJanuary 13, 2023
Infrastructure Governor announces another round of road and bridge projects The state has now awarded more than $140 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019. StaffJanuary 13, 2023