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United Launch Alliance selects Alabama-built BE-4 rocket engine for next-generation rocket

Thursday, Alabama Governor Ivey (R) welcomed the news that United Launch Alliance (ULA) has selected Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine to power ULA’s next-generation Vulcan Centaur rocket. Ivey said the announcement will provide a major boost to Alabama’s aerospace industry and extend the state’s leadership position in rocketry. ULA produces Atlas V and Delta IV rockets … Continued
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September 28, 2018
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What is Tax Reform 2.0?

Since Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last year, the American economy is booming, and Alabama families have more money in their pockets. By lowering taxes and simplifying the tax code, we have unlocked our economic potential and made life better for hardworking Americans. The economic numbers speak for themselves: higher wages, lower … Continued
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September 24, 2018

Kay Ivey attends HudsonAlpha’s grand opening of Paul Propst Center

Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) was in Huntsville for the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s ribbon cutting ceremony for their newest expansion. The Paul Propst Center is a 105,000 square foot building and is named to honor the memory of the father of Huntsville businessman and philanthropist William “Bill” Self Propst. Propst’s father, Paul, was … Continued
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September 21, 2018

New Aviation Experience Center in Mobile due to open in 2019

Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) joined Airbus executives, local leaders from Mobile, and industry and educational partners in breaking ground for Flight Works Alabama, the new aviation experience center to be built in Mobile. In May 2017, Ivey announced plans to build the hands-on instructional facility. The goal is to bolster Alabama’s workforce development … Continued
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September 13, 2018

Alabama delegation supports Port of Mobile navigation improvements

The entire Alabama congressional delegation has endorsed the modernization of the Mobile Harbor Federal Navigation Channel. This is one of the largest proposed economic development projects in the state. The Alabama lawmakers submitted their comments to the Mobile District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified in the … Continued
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September 12, 2018

Brooks urges USDOT to approve grant for Huntsville rail intersection near Toyota-Mazda plant

Tuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao expressing support for the City of Huntsville’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant application. Congressman Brooks office said that if the grant money is awarded it will be used to address growing safety and congestion concerns at … Continued
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September 12, 2018

Center Stage to give up some bingo games

Center Stage is giving up its electronic bingo operations. Attorneys for the Houston County Economic Development Association (HEDA), which conducts the charitable bingo operation out of the Dothan-area casino, and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday that they had reached an agreement in the state’s lawsuit. Marshall’s office sued Center Stage last year … Continued
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September 7, 2018

Wages soar to 11-year high in Alabama during July

Friday, Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield announced that, “Alabama Breaks Employment Record Again; 2.1+ Million People Working! Average Weekly Wages Highest in 11 Years.” Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced on Twitter, “We’ve done it AGAIN Alabama! Check out the new #’s below.” Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced that Alabama has broken … Continued
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August 20, 2018