Alabama making strides in broadband expansion
Alabama is serving as an example of how to do it the right way.
infrastructure
2022 record year for containerized shipping in Mobile
The container terminal handled a record 312 vessels, an increase of 75 vessels from 2021.
January 23, 2023
Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition creates license plates to raise electric vehicle awareness
The organization must get 250 pre-commitments by September 2023 for the tags to actually be made.
Federal maritime commissioners visit Port of Mobile
They discussed the rapid expansion of intermodal rail through the Port of Mobile.
November 17, 2022
Governor awards nearly $19.3 million to improve Alabama communities
The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
October 14, 2022
Governor awards $1.64 million to enhance outdoor recreation in Alabama
Funds from the federal Recreational Trails Program will be used to build, restore and improve trails in eight communities across the state.
September 30, 2022
ADEM awards $348 million to water and sewer systems
The $348 million include more than $77 million in grants approved for communities in Alabama’s Black Belt.
September 16, 2022
Port of Mobile headed for busiest year on record
The container terminal is tracking more than 10 percent above its 2021 numbers, the terminal’s busiest full year to date.
September 14, 2022
FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports
The bulk off the money is designated to reconstruct tarmacs at Mobile International Airport and Tuscaloosa National Airport.
Governor awards $26.6 million for broadband to Alabama communities
The expanded broadband service will provide the capability to serve nearly 15,000 additional households, businesses and public facilities.
August 29, 2022