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Rex Reynolds wins House District 21 special general election

Tuesday, voters in House District 21 went to the polls and elected Republican Rex Reynolds in the special election. Former police chief Rex Reynolds narrowly defeated Terry Jones in the special election. As of press time, Reynolds had 2,382 votes to 2,075 for Jones. There was 12 percent turnout. Rex Reynolds thanked all of his … Continued
March 28, 2018

Debate over ethics is being watched nationally in the economic development community

On Wednesday, proponents of House Bill 317 argued before the Senate about passing the legislation that would exempt economic developers from Alabama’s landmark 2010 ethics bill. Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said that the bill is necessary so that economic developers can do their jobs and continue to bring jobs and investment to Alabama. That … Continued
March 20, 2018

Bill to clarify the role of economic developers passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a controversial bill that specified that economic developers are not lobbyists. The House Bill 317’s sponsor is state Rep. Ken Johnson, R-Moulton. Johnson said that this bill is the Alabama Commerce Department’s. This bill has been widely panned in the media for … Continued
March 7, 2018

Ivey announces 110 new jobs in Pike County at new lumber manufacturing facility

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Rex Lumber Co. is planning to build a state-of-the-art lumber manufacturing facility in Pike County. The new Rex Lumber Co. plant will create more than 110 jobs and provide a significant economic boost to the region’s forest products industry. “Rex Lumber’s new … Continued
March 1, 2018

Ivey announces grant to Calhoun College Huntsville Hospital Nursing lab

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced a grant to assist Huntsville Hospital to build a nursing simulation lab at Calhoun College’s Huntsville campus on Friday. “Today, I was thrilled to announce that I have awarded a $1 million grant to [Huntsville Hospital] to partner with [Calhoun College] to construct a … Continued
February 13, 2018

Toyota and Mazda to build massive new auto manufacturing plant in Limestone County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Toyota and Mazda announced that they were building a joint manufacturing plant at a site in Limestone County. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said, “Today is indeed a great day in the state of Alabama.” “Growing businesses and creating opportunities for the people of Alabama is a process. I … Continued
January 11, 2018

Kimber to open firearms manufacturing facility in Troy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced during her Tuesday’s State of the State speech that Kimber Manufacturing Inc., a leading U.S. firearms manufacturer, has finalized plans to open a production facility in Troy, Alabama, where it will create 366 jobs and invest $38 million into the local economy over the … Continued
January 11, 2018

Ivey announces cyber technology and engineering school

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced in her first State of the State address that she plans to build a cyber technology and engineering secondary school in North Alabama. “Education is especially effective when there is a concentration on particular subjects or skills,” Ivey said. “The Alabama School of Fine … Continued
January 11, 2018

BOCAR Group breaks ground on new plant in Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BOCAR, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, broke ground on a $115 million new plant in Huntsville, creating more than 300 jobs in a project that adds to the state’s booming automotive manufacturing sector. Gov. Kay Ivey attended the groundbreaking. “Delighted to join BOCAR in the groundbreaking to celebrate their … Continued
December 6, 2017

Gov. Ivey remembers Macon County economic development official Harold Powell

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Macon County Economic Development Authority Secretary-Treasurer Harold Powell died in Italy during a trip to lure Leonardo Aircraft to build a new manufacturing plant in Macon County. “It is with great sorrow that I learned today of the passing of Harold Powell Jr. while representing the State of … Continued
November 17, 2017