Local news Birmingham’s Rainbow Bridge to be closed to vehicles beginning Friday Pedestrians, bicycles and scooters will be allowed to access the bridge, while motorists can access downtown from the south by using alternative routes. John H. GlennJanuary 21, 2022
Infrastructure Governor awards $18 million in grants to improve communities The grants are from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. StaffJanuary 21, 2022
Economy Fetch Rewards app to create 200 jobs at new Alabama office Fetch expects the project will be completed this spring and is already hiring for a variety of positions. StaffJanuary 21, 2022
State Shelby applauds partnership to build new Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility The U.S. Geological Survey will partner with The University of Alabama to construct a new state-of-the-art science and engineering facility. StaffJanuary 21, 2022
Congress The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act dies on Senate floor Both Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, voted against the measure to change Senate rules. John H. GlennJanuary 20, 2022
Legislature Senate committee stalls bill seeking elimination of occupational tax The Alabama League of Municipalities voiced opposition to the bill Tuesday. Jacob HolmesJanuary 20, 2022
Infrastructure County broadband projects contingent on Alabama Legislature, voters A provision in the Alabama constitution prevents counties from investing in broadband projects. StaffJanuary 20, 2022
Infrastructure Governor Ivey, ADECA to award infrastructure grants to 51 Alabama communities The grants total more than $18 million to help 51 communities across Alabama complete vital infrastructure projects. StaffJanuary 20, 2022
Congress Congressman Jerry Carl announces key D.C. staff change Laura Stagno, a Birmingham native, will serve as Congressman Carl’s new legislative director. StaffJanuary 20, 2022
Infrastructure Governor Ivey announces ATRIP-II projects for 2022 The state has now awarded more than $100 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019. StaffJanuary 20, 2022