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Evonik opens expansion of its biomaterial facility in Birmingham

Wednesday, Evonik announced that it has successfully commissioned an advanced biomaterials facility in Birmingham that will support global demand for the use of its RESOMER-brand bioresorbable polymers with implantable medical devices and parenteral drug products. According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, the Germany-based Evonik’s expansion of the 30,000 square foot facility allows the company … Continued
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May 15, 2020

Alabama has 300 years of coal reserves

Monday, a new academic study showed that coal has a tremendous positive impact on Alabama’s economy. M. Keivan Deravi, Ph. D., of Economic Research Services, Inc., performed the study for the Alabama Coal Association. “Currently, the coal industry in Alabama directly employs more than 3,000 people and generates $370 million in annual payroll, for an … Continued
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December 11, 2019

ASU celebrates 152nd birthday party

On Thursday, Alabama State University is celebrating the 152nd anniversary of it’s founding as well as Alabama’s Bicentennial year as a state with a ceremony, over 200 excited kids, and cake. President Quinton Ross and others will speak at the event and that will be followed by music and the eating of the birthday cake. … Continued
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July 17, 2019

Gun season for deer begins Saturday

November begins the heart of the annual hunting season in Alabama. The most popular species to hunt in Alabama is the whitetail deer and the state opens hunting season for deer on Saturday, November 17. Remember to be safe while hunting this fall and always wear a safety harness from an elevated position. Numerous accidents … Continued
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November 16, 2018

NASA’s Bridenstine visits United Launch Alliance rocket factory in Decatur

NASA Administrator James Frederick “Jim” Bridenstine held a roundtable discussion Thursday with United Launch Alliance (ULA) and NASA officials after touring ULA’s massive rocket factory in Decatur. Bridenstine then addressed the media. Reporters asked about the Space Launch System. “We are not going to abandon it,” Bridenstine said. “We are behind schedule and over cost; … Continued
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October 26, 2018

Deer meat imported from outside of the state must be deboned

Fall and Winter are celebrated by southerners for football and deer season. Under Alabama law, hunters are limited to just three bucks per year in this state. Since taking three bucks is relatively easy in Alabama, many Alabama hunters cross state lines in pursuit of more hunting opportunities. Unfortunately, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) continues to … Continued
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September 17, 2018

Alabama delegation supports Port of Mobile navigation improvements

The entire Alabama congressional delegation has endorsed the modernization of the Mobile Harbor Federal Navigation Channel. This is one of the largest proposed economic development projects in the state. The Alabama lawmakers submitted their comments to the Mobile District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified in the … Continued
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September 12, 2018

Ivey signs Toyota-Mazda incentives bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill 98, providing authority to counties to abate rollback ad valorem taxes for certain projects that qualify for the incentives under the Alabama Jobs Act. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, and Rep. Danny … Continued
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February 8, 2018

Sportsmen’s Caucus holds annual luncheon

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, January 31, 2018, the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held their annual luncheon on the south lawn of the Alabama capitol complex.  The luncheon held in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) brings together Alabama legislators and constitutional officers with the many sportsmen’s organizations … Continued
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February 1, 2018