C Spire acquires Harbor Communications, plans broadband expansion in Baldwin County
The Mississippi-based broadband company announced its third acquisition in Alabama.
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See recent postsAnother rural hospital is closing. What will it take for Alabama to finally expand Medicaid?
Today, when the Pickens County Medical Center closes its doors, it will become yet another sad statistic among the now 14 hospitals in Alabama that have shuttered their doors since 2011. Eight of those have been in rural communities. There are other shocking statistics, too, about the fragile state of our health care system in … Continued
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See recent postsVoting in the Republican primary for Senate — dilemma resolved
I support Bradley Byrne for Senate, but prior to John Merrill’s withdrawal, I wanted to vote for both men. It was a dilemma, and this article explains it in a way that may help you understand some important facts about them as well as insights gained through my unique experience. I have worked with many … Continued
Airbus announces plans to hire 275 more workers for Mobile plant
Airbus announced Thursday plans to increase production and bring 275 new jobs to the airplane manufacturing company’s plant in Mobile. “Airbus’ ever-expanding footprint in Mobile has become the core of a rapidly growing aerospace cluster throughout the Gulf Coast. Moreover, the company’s plans to increase aircraft production in Alabama, yet once again, means new investment … Continued
Byrne calls Kaepernick a jerk, suggests he is un-American
Saturday, Senate candidate Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, called former football player turned Nike pitchman Colin Kaepernick a “jerk” and suggested that Kaepernick’s comments accusing the U.S. Military of terrorist acts was “un-American.” “Anyone who doesn’t understand which side is terrorist and which side is fighting the terrorists is either delusional or, worse, anti-America,” Byrne said … Continued
Alabama Power named a top economic development utility company
A new report from a business magazine has named Alabama Power one of the most successful economic development teams in the country. Site Selection Magazine is a business publication that covers economic development and corporate real estate. The report found that Alabama Power Corp. had $2.1 billion in new capital investment and created 4,472 jobs … Continued
Advocates, veterans sue to speed benefits for ‘Blue Water’ vets
Advocates for “blue water” veterans filed a federal lawsuit last week demanding action on the expansion of disability benefits that the government has said must wait until next year. Navy veterans who sailed off the coast of Vietnam who have for decades awaited benefits due to Agent Orange exposure will have to wait until at … Continued
Ivey announces expansion of auto parts foundry in Auburn
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced this week that 2A S.p.A., a prominent Italian die-casting company, plans to invest $15 million to expand its foundry in Auburn, where it serves as a Tier 1 supplier to major producers of automobiles and heavy trucks. The expansion project at 2A USA in Auburn will create more than 50 … Continued
Report: Medicaid expansion would benefit Alabama’s rural communities
A new report from Protect Our Care, an organization dedicated to achieving health care rights for all Americans, found that Medicaid is important to helping those in Alabama’s rural communities. The report, released in honor of April being Medicaid Awareness Month, stated that 314,000 Alabamians could gain coverage if the state were to expand Medicaid. … Continued
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See recent postsRural roads need fixing
Last week we talked about the importance that roads are to the economic development of our state. We spoke about urban growth and expansion, especially the needs for highways in Huntsville and the improvement of the Port in Mobile. Well, I overlooked the needs and importance of our rural roads. Make no doubt about it, … Continued