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Alabama Bicentennial Legacy Project awards announced

On Tuesday, the Alabama Bicentennial Commission announced the Alabama Bicentennial Legacy Awards and Commendations. The awards recognize outstanding projects by communities and organizations that were part of the commemoration of the statehood anniversary. Awards were given in two categories: commendations for outstanding bicentennial programs and projects and legacy awards for projects of exceptional and lasting … Continued
April 15, 2020

Congressional candidates call on Sessions, Byrne to stand up for South Alabama

At a rare joint press conference, the Democratic Candidates for the First Congressional District called on Rep. Bradley Byrne and former Sen. Jeff Sessions to stand up for South Alabama following the Trump Administration’s proposal to cut nearly $300 million slated for projects awarded to Austal. “The current administration’s decision to divert that funding from … Continued
February 17, 2020

Elliott out, Figures in on important transportation funding committee

In a surprise move, APR can confirm that Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this morning removed freshman State Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope from the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II) committee. ATRIP-II is charged with deciding funding grants for state-maintained highway systems which includes local roads and bridges projects. Ivey’s office confirmed that State Sen. … Continued
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September 9, 2019

Brenda Tuck chosen as Alabama’s first rural development manager

On Monday, Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield announced that Brenda Tuck has been hired as Alabama’s first rural development manager to assist rural communities in better competing for job-creating projects. Tuck has experience working on economic development in Alabama. She previously served as Regional Workforce Liaison for the Department of Commerce’s Workforce Development Division … Continued
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August 8, 2019

Three Alabama economic development projects selected for publication’s top awards

Trade and Industry Development, a leading publication dedicated to site selection for business, named three Alabama projects as winners of its top 2019 economic development awards. The Alabama projects were among a total of 30 projects across the nation awarded the magazine’s 2019 Corporate Impact/Community Impact (CiCi) Awards. These CiCi Awards follow an active year … Continued
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June 26, 2019