I-10 bridge

Eastern Shore, Mobile MPOs approve new I-10 and Bayway Project

Wednesday’s vote marks the adoption of that framework into a formal plan forward.

July 28, 2022

Eastern Shore, Mobile MPOs announce ALDOT support of I-10 Bridge and Bayway framework

ALDOT reiterated that it will commit at least $250 million in state funding for a final project, which is double the federal commitment.

January 11, 2022

Trucking Association files comments on proposed I-10 truck-only toll bridge

The proposal rests on a truck-only toll bridge, with an estimated cost of $675 million, to initiate Phase I of the project.

May 27, 2021

Legislation to abolish auditor carried over in committee

The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee carried over a bill Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre. Jones said that the bill would not go into effect until the end of the current state auditor’s term. He is term-limited so he … Continued

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February 12, 2020

Legislation to abolish office of the auditor to go before committee

The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will consider a proposed state constitutional amendment Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, a Republican from Centre. State Auditor Jim Zeigler told the Alabama Political Reporter that he has requested a 14-day postponement to give … Continued

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February 11, 2020

Another email claims if state workers stopped trolling sex sites the state could pay for the I-10 toll bridge

A mass email from “Block the Toll Group” was sent to media outlets and state Republican leadership last week. The email sent from “[email protected]” claims that naked photos of alleged state employees are linked to why the state can’t fully fund the I-10 bridge connecting Mobile and Baldwin. The group surmises that if only state … Continued

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August 12, 2019

Zeigler starts Facebook group opposing toll charges on new I-10 Bayway bridge

State fuel taxes will rise on Oct. 1, but motorists visiting the greater Mobile area may also experience tolls to use the new I-10 Mobile Bay bridge under a proposal by the Alabama Department of Transportation. ALDOT has proposed a toll charge of $3 to $6 each way to fund the new bay bridge and … Continued

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May 13, 2019

Coastal Alabama Partnership holds Legislative Sendoff

The Coastal Alabama Partnership hosted the fifth Annual Meeting and Legislative Send-Off Friday, Feb. 1 at the Daphne Civic Center in Baldwin County. Attendees included State Sen. Chris Elliot, State Rep. Chip Brown, State Rep. Matt Simpson, State Rep. Alan Baker, Daphne Mayor Dane Haygood, Economic Developer Nicole Jones, Donna Baker of Baldwin EMC, representatives … Continued

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February 13, 2019

Government, business leaders meet on the Gulf Coast to discuss growth

The 2019 Gulf Coast Real Estate EXPO brought together realtors, investors, and government leaders to discuss growth in one of the hottest economies in Alabama at the Baldwin County Economic Development Forum. The event was held at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. Notable attendees included Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, Alabama State Senator … Continued

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January 8, 2019