Woodfin joins call for Biden to remove federal ban on local hire provisions
In a letter, numerous officials asked to be able to require or incentivize local hires on federally funded construction projects.
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Governor announces local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama Act
The funding is made available through the Annual Grant Program, a program created under the Rebuild Alabama Act.
March 3, 2021
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"You can’t have it both ways. After all, something has to power Alabama homes and businesses."
Broadband expansion coming to North Alabama
The first customers could be online by early 2021.
C Spire acquires Harbor Communications, plans broadband expansion in Baldwin County
The Mississippi-based broadband company announced its third acquisition in Alabama.
Birmingham refinances $179 million in debt
“When I became mayor in November 2017, it became apparent the city was not on sound financial footing," said Mayor Randall Woodfin.
Palmer bill would give states flexibility in spending remaining coronavirus funds
Palmer said passing this legislation, HR8360, will give states a much-needed boost for infrastructure and an extended period to determine how to address continued COVID-19-related expenses, instead of rushing to spend the funds with a looming deadline.
Trump Administration invests $462 million to modernize rural water and wastewater infrastructure
President Donald Trump’s administration announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $462 million to modernize critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across rural America. “Upgrading the infrastructure that delivers safe drinking water and modern wastewater management facilities will improve public health and drive economic development in our small towns and cities,” said … Continued
Sheriff Samaniego endorses Russell Bedsole in House District 49
Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego has endorsed Russell Bedsole for Alabama House of Representatives District 49. The election is Tuesday. Bedsole, who has 21 years of experience with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, announced his candidacy for the vacant District 49 seat on June 2, 2020. “As a longtime member of the Shelby County Sheriff’s … Continued