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California is plagued by unreliable access to electric power, a situation that will persist for years to come. It’s happening as part of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), one component of the wildfire prevention plans implemented by electric utilities and approved by regulatory commissioners appointed by the governor. During periods of significant wildfire threat, the … Continued

The American Council of Engineering Companies announced Friday that it has selected Daniel Sparkman as membership and operations manager. Sparkman will oversee the day-to-day administration and logistics of the council, along with membership development, programming and communications. “We are proud to welcome such a high-caliber addition to our staff,” said ACEC Alabama Executive Director Renee … Continued

Smart people reside in Alabama. Curious, intelligent, open-minded, reasonable, rational people live within Alabama’s borders. It’s true. I know them. I’ve talked with them. There are a lot of them. Many of them kept Roy Moore from being our Senator and they work every day to make the state and the world a little better … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The newly formed Energy Institute of Alabama (EIA) promises to promote reliable, affordable, and clean energy to help grow Alabama’s economy, create high-paying jobs, and build public support for Alabama’s energy industry. “Our group intends to be a clearinghouse for strong research that will separate political fancy from reasonable … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 1, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden named Todd May as the director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. May was appointed Marshall deputy director in August 2015 and has been serving as acting director since the Nov. 13, 2015 retirement of Patrick Scheuermann. Bolden … Continued

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On September 8, 1960 the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville was dedicated firmly establishing Alabama in the forefront of space exploration. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said in a statement on Facebook, “On this day 55 years ago, President Eisenhower dedicated the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. … Continued