Right to Repair Act goes before House Judiciary committee
The bill will be put to a vote next week after further discussion
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Wildlife Federation partners for environmental restoration effort on Gulf Coast
Limestone for the restoration project is provided by Vulcan Materials Company and will be transported by Cooper Marine.
August 15, 2023
Gov. Ivey signs anti-ESG bill into law
It blocks governments in the state from contracting with businesses that boycott other businesses over environmental, social and governance standards.
House passes anti-ESG bill without debate
The bill applies to every governmental entitity in the state, including counties and municipalities.
Federal grant awarded to increase safety in Black Belt homes
ADPH and the University of Alabama receive the $2 million grant to remove safety and environmental issues in Black Belt homes.
Carl introduces bill to protect ancient underwater forest off coast of Gulf Shores
Carl has introduced legislation to protect the site of an ancient underwater cypress forest 60 feet underwater south of Gulf Shores.
Alabama Power’s solar fee challenged in PSC hearing
Thursday, the Alabama Public Service Commission held a formal hearing to consider a complaint by the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the environmental activist group, GASP and two other parties, demanding that the PSC abolish an Alabama Power Company charge on customers with solar panels that use Alabama Power as a backup service. … Continued
The Conversation: Impact of climate change in Alabama
Editor’s note: This is the second installment in APR’s yearlong series on climate change in Alabama. See our first story: Introduction: Impact of climate change in Alabama. Eddie Burkhalter is a staff writer at Alabama Political Reporter and a fellow at the Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship. The program is a partnership between the Poynter … Continued
Conservation Alabama celebrates 20 years
It has been 20 years since Conservation Alabama, one of the most influential environmental groups in Alabama, was founded. The group was founded as the Alabama League of Environmental Action Voters to give the environment a voice at the Alabama Statehouse. It was later renamed Conservation Alabama. Conservation Alabama has worked with environmental organizations, communities, … Continued
Gulf State Park named Alabama Tourism’s Attraction of the Year
Gulf State Park has been named the Alabama Tourism Department’s 2018 Attraction of the Year. The park received the honor Monday night at the Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The park includes three miles of white sandy beaches and draws visitors from around the world. Alabama Tourism praised the park’s staff and volunteers who provide … Continued