Legislature Economic Development Association presents 2023 Legislator of the Year awards Sen. Gudger and Rep. Garrett were selected based on their roles in the development and passage of the The Game Plan. StaffAugust 2, 2023
Economy Two Alabama companies make Fortune 500 Vulcan Materials Company earned $302 million in profit during quarter 1. Samuel StettheimerJune 13, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Alabama improves transparency in Economic Tax Incentives This a major victory for those concerned about government transparency and accountability. Patricia ToddJune 6, 2023
Opinion Opinion | “The Game Plan” allows Alabama to lead the Southeast in economic development Alabama now has a secure path to lead the Southeast in economic development. Taylor WilliamsMay 11, 2023
Opinion Opinion | We must prioritize site development to win the “game” of economic development If Alabama makes the investments now into our state’s critical industrial sites, we can win the game of economic development. Jimmy RaneMay 9, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama should follow the Buffett rule: Take advantage of others’ “dumb things” Economic development is built on infrastructure, workforce and quality of life. If one leg is uneven, the whole is unstable. Bill BrittMay 8, 2023
Opinion Opinion | As companies flee blue states, Alabama needs to convince them to move here Alabamians depend on our state’s government and elected leaders to get real results. Will AinsworthMay 3, 2023
Legislature Economic incentives pass legislature, signed by Ivey The legislation would renew existing economic incentives from the Jobs Act while offering new opportunities. Patrick DarringtonApril 21, 2023
Legislature Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise passage of economic development incentives bills This package of bills was item number one on the Alabama Big 10 Mayors’ 2023 legislative agenda. StaffApril 21, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes two economic development bills from the “Game Plan” The “Game Plan" aims to spur economic development in Alabama by increasing incentives for companies. Patrick DarringtonApril 14, 2023