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Debate over ethics is being watched nationally in the economic development community

On Wednesday, proponents of House Bill 317 argued before the Senate about passing the legislation that would exempt economic developers from Alabama’s landmark 2010 ethics bill. Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said that the bill is necessary so that economic developers can do their jobs and continue to bring jobs and investment to Alabama. That … Continued
March 20, 2018

House passes bill allowing for additional county economic development tax incentives

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that will enable additional tax incentives. The bill was negotiated as a part of the deal to land the Toyota-Mazda plant in Limestone County. President Donald Trump was so impressed with the announcement that he included it in his State … Continued
January 31, 2018

Medicaid, Child Abuse, School Safety, Taxpayer Advocate Addressed on Third Day of Legislative Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 9, the Alabama Legislature met for the third day of the 2016 Legislative Session.  While neither House has passed either budget yet (the primary purpose of even having a legislative session) the first bills began moving out of their houses of origin. State Senator Shay Shelnutt … Continued
February 10, 2016

PSC Approves Incentives for Small Businesses

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 6, 2015 the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) announced that it had unanimously approved two small business incentives to strengthen and grow the Alabama economy by encouraging investments and creating jobs. PSC President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) President of the Public Service Commission said, “Alabamians can … Continued
October 7, 2015

U.S. Chamber Cheers Bentley’s Airbus Announcement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded the decision by aircraft manufacturer Airbus to build their first North American manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama. This airliner assembly plant will create 1,000 new manufacturing jobs in Alabama. The President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Thomas J. Donahoe said, … Continued
July 6, 2012