We’re fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB330 would set us back
SB330 is an example of government overreach. It consolidates power over one of Birmingham's most important utilities.
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EPA awards loan for Birmingham infrastructure upgrades
The EPA awarded Birmingham Water Works a $171 million loan to upgrade infrastructure, enhance water quality and reduce main breaks.
Tereshia Huffman announces bid for Alabama House District 56
The district's current representative plans to run for Sen. Priscilla Dunn's seat in the Alabama Senate next year.
Federal Grand Jury probe may focus on EPA Superfund, BCA involvement
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The presence of a Federal Grand Jury meeting at the Vance Federal Building in Birmingham was revealed through tweets from al.com’s John Archibald and Kyle Whitmire. The duo also stated on Twitter that State Sen. J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) testified before the panel for around two hours. While … Continued
DeMarco and Waggoner’s Water Works Reform Bill Dies on Last Day of the Legislative Session
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, State Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood went to the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives to introduce a substitute calendar for the last day of the legislative session. Rep. DeMarco did this because the powerful House Rules Committee had left off legislation he was carrying … Continued
Attempt to Push Through B’ham Water Works Bill Fails in Senate
By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday, the Alabama Senate unexpectedly took up for discussion an issue that has proved to be one of the most contested points of debate this session – a bill addressing the Birmingham Water Works board. Although some of the details differ in the House and Senate bills, the thrust … Continued
B’ham Water Works Bill Causing Discord in Legislature (w/video)
By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter All will remember the days before the beginning of this year’s 2014 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature when “non-controversy” was the prediction of the day. Most now though will concede, that that idea has flown out the window, with half the session over and bills flying out of … Continued
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See recent postsWaggoner and DeMarco To Introduce Birmingham Water Works Reform Bill
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Shelby County Legislative Delegation met with constituents and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce in Pelham. The town hall meeting occurred just days prior to the 2014 State Legislative Session. Each legislator present was given a few minutes to introduce themselves and then the event was … Continued