State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files legislation to bolster commercial seafood industry
His legislative package included measures to support commercial fishing, retail seafood sales and the protection of local marine waters.
Alabama Gulf Coast
Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear Baldwin bridge dispute
The court rejected Baldwin Bridge Company's request to rehear the case, meaning the state can resume work on a new toll-free bridge.
Gov. Ivey signs tax cuts for Gulf Coast commercial fishing operations into law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law his legislation that provides tax cuts and exemptions to commercial fishing businesses.
April 8, 2022
Carl says Biden’s moratorium on oil and gas leases on public lands will cost jobs
The U.S. is the largest producer of oil and gas in the world. Biden says his policy is necessary to fight climate change.
Zeta poses potential threat to Alabama Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Zeta is forecast to come ashore between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle at or near hurricane strength later this week.
Alabama Gulf Coast beaches remain closed for now
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that beaches will remain closed for now due to ongoing repair and cleanup efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sally. “Working closely with Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft and Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon, as well as Commissioner Billy Joe Underwood, the governor has agreed to keep Baldwin County’s beaches … Continued
Hurricane Sally may not make landfall until Wednesday
24 hours ago the storm was expected to come ashore at 8 a.m. Tuesday but because it has slowed, landfall is now not expected before Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Sally approaches Alabama Gulf Coast
The storm is currently tracking toward coming ashore near New Orleans at 8 a.m. on Tuesday at hurricane strength, but history tells us that the tracks of these storms can and do change.
Ivey speaks at USA Hospital Trauma Center groundbreaking
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was in Mobile County for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Fanny Meisler Trauma Center at University Hospital. “A year after awarding a $4 million grant to @usaunivhospital, I’m thrilled to join them & many others in breaking ground on a much-needed expansion of the region’s only Level One Trauma Center.” Gov. … Continued