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Ivey says nearly 15,500 jobs were generated last year from projects

Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Commerce released the 2017 New & Expanding Industry Report. Ivey said that companies planning new facilities or expanding existing operations in Alabama announced nearly 15,500 new jobs and more than $4.4 billion in capital investment during 2017, according to a comprehensive report detailing economic development activity … Continued
May 2, 2018

Ivey leads economic development team on mission to Japan

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is traveling to Japan leading a small team of Alabama economic development specialists on a business development mission. Ivey and her team are planning to hold high-level meetings with executives of global automakers Toyota, Mazda and Honda. “The auto industry has been a key driver of economic growth in Alabama for … Continued
April 25, 2018

Answering Alabama’s infrastructure needs in the 21st Century

Toyota/Mazda, Polaris,  Remington,  Hyundai,  Honda,  Airbus, Boeing… These are just a few of the dozens upon dozens of new and expanding industries that have chosen to locate in Alabama and provide jobs and opportunity to our citizens in recent years. It is no secret that Alabama continues to lead not only the southeast but the … Continued
April 12, 2018

Google holds groundbreaking in Jackson County

Monday, Governor Kay Ivey (R) was in Jackson County for the groundbreaking of Google’s new facility there. Governor Kay Ivey said on social media, “I’m excited to welcome Google to put down roots here & I look forward to seeing Alabamians provide world-class service to Google customers across the globe.” Gov Ivey added Thank you … Continued
April 10, 2018

Boeing expands PAC-3 missile facility in Huntsville

Friday, April 6 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) attended the ribbon cutting for Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Seeker production facility expansion. This marks the completion of one of several facility investments currently in progress from Alabama’s largest aerospace employer. The facility will enhance production for one of Boeing Huntsville’s premier programs. “While serving … Continued
April 10, 2018

Gov. Kay Ivey opens campaign headquarters in Montgomery

Saturday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey opened her campaign headquarters in Montgomery, where she was joined by a number of prominent supporters and campaign volunteers. Ivey has been governor for a little bit less than a year, but expressed confidence that the state is on the right path under her leadership. Ivey said that she has … Continued
April 9, 2018

Mark Story running as independent in Senate District 23

Mark Story will formally launch his campaign today for State Senate District 23 as an independent candidate at a news conference in Selma. Story said that running as an independent will allow him the freedom to serve the best interests of the entire district. He said that in light of longtime incumbent Democratic Senator Hank … Continued
April 6, 2018

Speaker gives Legislature either a high B or a low A for legislative session

Following the adjournment of the 2018 regular legislative session, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, said that he would grade the session a high B or a low A. “In terms of efficiency, cooperation, and significant legislation passed, the 2018 regular session should be considered among the most successful in recent years,” McCutcheon said … Continued
March 30, 2018