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Expansion of broadband will propel economic growth in Alabama

"With the continued commitment of our state’s leaders, Alabama is well on the way to even brighter days."
May 14, 2021

Another 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
March 9, 2020

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
January 9, 2020

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
January 6, 2020

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
September 9, 2019

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
July 31, 2019

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
July 26, 2019

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
April 18, 2019