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Energy Institute of Alabama Aims to Help Build State’s Economy

By Seth Hammett Throughout my career – beginning when, at age 26, I became president of the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce – bringing good, well-paying jobs to Alabama has been of paramount importance. As Alabama recruited Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, Airbus, Google, Remington Arms and others, it was clear that a key element in the … Continued
June 7, 2016

First Alabama Airbus Takes First Flight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 21, the first Airbus A321 passenger jet built in Alabama took its maiden flight before it’s delivery to Jet Blue Airlines. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley said, “It is a major milestone in the history of aviation manufacturing in Alabama to see the first Airbus aircraft produced in … Continued
March 22, 2016

Reasons for Optimism as Alabama Rings in 2016

By Senator Gerald Dial I hope your family had a very merry Christmas! With the New Year upon us, I want to give you some reasons for optimism as Alabama heads into 2016. Too often, people focus on the negative, on the challenges our state and nation face, forgetting that we are the most blessed … Continued
December 30, 2015

Airbus Is Formally Up and Operational in Mobile

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter  On Monday, September 15, Airbus had a formal ribbon cutting of its first North American assembly plant.  Dignitaries from the corporate and government world were on hand to welcome Airbus to Alabama and usher in a new era of Mobile being a world leader in aerospace technology. Congressman … Continued
September 16, 2015

Airbus Ribbon Cutting in Mobile Today

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 14, the global aviation industry will have all eyes on Mobile, Alabama as European aviation powerhouse, Airbus will formally unveil its long awaited first North American manufacturing facility at 10:00 AM central time. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley said in a statement, “We already expect Airbus … Continued
September 14, 2015

Alabama Unemployment Drops to 6.1 Percent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, January 24th Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that Alabama’s official unemployment rate has dropped to just 6.1%. Gov. Bentley said in a written statement, “Alabama’s Unemployment rate is 6.1%, marking a five-year low. There are 59,400 more jobs today in Alabama than there were in January … Continued
January 27, 2014

2014 State of the State Address

By Alabama Governor Robert Bentley Lt. Governor Ivey, Speaker Hubbard, President Marsh, distinguished guests, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice Moore, justices of the Alabama Supreme Court – and my fellow Alabamians: The poorest county in the United States of America is located just 73 miles from where we sit tonight. If we were … Continued
January 15, 2014

Bentley Submits Offer to Boeing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) joined several other governors when he submitted Alabama’s incentive package to American aviation giant, Boeing, for the new 777x airliner factory. Alabama has proposed locating the factory in the Huntsville area which is already a research and manufacturing hub for the aerospace … Continued
December 11, 2013

State Hopes to Expand Boeing Presence

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, states that wish to compete for the new Boeing 777x factory are expected to submit their proposals to the aeronautical giant. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said, “We all recently learned Huntsville might soon be home to yet another major airline plant. Boeing is seeking a location … Continued
December 10, 2013

Sandy Stimpson Prepares to Take Office

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Mayor-Elect Sandy Stimpson is preparing to take office in Mobile after defeating incumbent mayor Sam Jones in Tuesday’s election. Stimpson must prioritize his agenda and resolve staffing issues before taking office. Stimson has said that it should be a “seemless transition” and that he plans to remove the door … Continued
August 29, 2013