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Byrne praises decision by Airbus to expand Mobile operations

Thursday, Congressman and Senate candidate Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that Airbus’s decision to expand “is exciting news.” Earlier that day, Airbus announced that Airbus will be expanding its operations in Mobile and adding an additional 275 jobs. “Today’s announcement that Airbus will be expanding its Southwest Alabama footprint is exciting news and a further testament … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 10, 2020

100,000 employed Alabamians can’t afford health care

More than 100,000 Alabamians are holding down jobs but still can’t afford health care, and groups that advocate for expanding Medicaid in the state say those families don’t have to go without. In Alabama, around 50,000 women who work can’t afford the health care provided by their jobs or private insurance, according to a recent … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 5, 2019

Opinion

Alabama should wait and watch before considering Medicaid expansion

If only Alabama’s leaders had a magical Medicaid “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, so they could flip ahead and see the different outcomes we could expect by expanding the government insurance program that was originally designed for the poor and disabled. Would it end in a stronger economy, more jobs and a vibrant system of … Continued

J. Pepper Bryars

April 30, 2019

Survey shows majority of Alabamians support prison rehabilitation programs

According to the 2019 edition of the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama’s Public Opinion Survey, a large majority of Alabamians support expanding rehabilitation programs for those being released from prison. The study found that 86 percent of the state’s citizens support expanding rehabilitation and re-entry programs for people in prison and 83 percent support … Continued

Gabby Dance

April 11, 2019

Opinion

More choice for education

Fellow Alabamians, we must begin expanding private schools and charter schools. We should begin providing more school choice and option vouchers to kids in poorly performing schools. Additionally, the same failing and poorly performing schools should be closed. Further, we must have an open and frank discussion concerning the negative impact of the current education … Continued

Glenn Henry

April 5, 2019

Shipt inks major deal to anchor Birmingham’s tallest skyscraper

The Birmingham-based same-day delivery service Shipt is expanding in its hometown. Shipt announced plans this week to become the anchor tenant of Birmingham’s tallest skyscraper, Wells Fargo Tower, which will soon be renamed as Shipt Tower. Located at 420 20th Street North, Shipt plans to renovate the building as the company continues to grow following its $550 million acquisition … Continued

Chip Brownlee

January 9, 2019