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Ivey addresses PARCA event

Friday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey addressed the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama’s annual Albert Brewer annual meeting at the Harbert Center in Birmingham. This year’s focus was on workforce development. “More Alabamians are working than ever before in history,” Ivey told the group. “It proves that what we are doing is, in fact, effective.” … Continued
February 19, 2019

Brooks credits Trump trade policies for U.S. Steel resuming work on furnace in Fairfield

U.S. Steel announced Monday that it was resuming work on the idled electric arc steel furnace at the historic Fairfield Works. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, credited President Donald Trump’s trade policies for the announcement that will create 150 steelworker jobs. “U.S. Steel reopening in Birmingham and adding 150 new jobs is a prime example of … Continued
February 13, 2019

Coastal Alabama Partnership holds Legislative Sendoff

The Coastal Alabama Partnership hosted the fifth Annual Meeting and Legislative Send-Off Friday, Feb. 1 at the Daphne Civic Center in Baldwin County. Attendees included State Sen. Chris Elliot, State Rep. Chip Brown, State Rep. Matt Simpson, State Rep. Alan Baker, Daphne Mayor Dane Haygood, Economic Developer Nicole Jones, Donna Baker of Baldwin EMC, representatives … Continued
February 13, 2019

Livingston, Ledbetter preview legislative session

Alabama House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, and State Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro, addressed the people of Fort Payne about the state of the state. The event was sponsored by the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce, Senator Livingston said that I want to give you an overview of what happened in 2018 and an overview … Continued
February 6, 2019

Decatur Morgan Hospital gets major renovation

Decatur Morgan Hospital and the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual State of Healthcare Address at the hospital on Jan. 24. Decatur Morgan Hospital officials announced a healthcare plan that took almost two years to develop. The Huntsville Hospital Health System is investing $20 million in improvements to the 100-year-old Decatur Morgan Hospital. … Continued
February 5, 2019

Blue Origin breaks ground on rocket engine factory in Madison County

Gov. Kay Ivey attended the formal groundbreaking of the Blue Origin rocket engine production facility in Huntsville. “Blue Origin is a welcome addition to Alabama’s roster of world-class aerospace firms, and its new rocket engine facility in Huntsville will expand the state’s already robust capabilities in space flight,” Ivey said. “Blue Origin is making a … Continued
January 28, 2019

Ivey attends kick-off construction on Airbus A220 manufacturing facility in Mobile

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey joined leaders of Airbus, top local officials and others at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley Wednesday for a groundbreaking ceremony to launch construction of the company’s new A220 aircraft manufacturing facility. Airbus already manufactures the A320 family in Mobile. The new assembly line will satisfy the strong and growing U.S. demand … Continued
January 18, 2019

The Lodge at Gulf State Park is back

The Lodge at Gulf State Park reopened in November after a 14-year absence. The old lodge was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Governor Kay Ivey opened the much larger new lodge in November. The new lodge is 350 rooms and is managed by Hilton Hotels. The Alabama Political Reporter toured the new facility on … Continued
January 16, 2019

Government, business leaders meet on the Gulf Coast to discuss growth

The 2019 Gulf Coast Real Estate EXPO brought together realtors, investors, and government leaders to discuss growth in one of the hottest economies in Alabama at the Baldwin County Economic Development Forum. The event was held at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. Notable attendees included Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, Alabama State Senator … Continued
January 8, 2019