GOMESA

Gov. Ivey announces $30 million in GoMESA funded projects

Gov. Kay Ivey announced approximately $30 million for 25 projects in Coastal Alabama.

August 14, 2024

Governor announces $67 million in GoMESA-funded projects

These projects focus on sewer infrastructure, water quality and recreational access improvements.

July 17, 2023

Legislature approves bill to keep GOMESA money in coastal counties

The bill now heads to Gov. Ivey’s desk to be signed.

February 25, 2022

Governor announces 17 GOMESA-funded projects

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, during a press conference, announced over $41 million for 17 projects.

October 18, 2021

Carl introduces Gulf Conservation and Recreation Funding Act

The legislation would require the federal government to make up for lost GOMESA funding to states.

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March 24, 2021

Ivey announces 16 GOMESA-funded projects

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, during a press conference, announced close to $28 million for 16 projects, which are supported by funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). These projects focus on land acquisitions, research and recreational access improvements, which are included in the original intent and authorized use of … Continued

November 7, 2019

Ivey announces initial approval of GOMESA projects

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday she has given initial approval to move forward with development and implementation of 15 projects from the Gulf of Mexico Energy and Security Act Program distribution. The combined total of all projects, when implemented, will be $28,722,000. “I am proud to be from Alabama the beautiful. When the oil … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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May 21, 2019

Interior gives $30.6 million to Alabama in Gulf oil, gas revenues

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt announced Thursday that the department would disburse almost $30.6 million to Alabama and its coastal Baldwin and Mobile counties on Friday. This represents the second disbursement under Phase II of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006. The funds are derived from qualified oil and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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April 29, 2019

Byrne supports increasing state’s share of Gulf Coast energy revenue

Friday September 14, 2018, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) recently announced that he has thrown his support behind HR6771, the Domestic Offshore Energy Reinvestment Act of 2018, which would increase the amount of revenue from oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico that is available to the Gulf states. The bill was introduced by … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 18, 2018