Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law sends nearly $3B to Alabama
Most of the money will go toward replacing or improving roads and bridges in the state.
roads and bridges
Ivey awards $2.6 million toward road and bridge projects
The awarded money is going to 11 different projects across the state.
Governor announces another round of local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama
This is the third year of the Annual Grant Program, with $20 million in state funding awarded for local projects since 2020.
March 18, 2022
Gov. Kay Ivey hits campaign trail after launching re-election campaign
Ivey hit the campaign trail following the announcement that she would seek a second full term as governor.
Republicans criticize Biden’s infrastructure plan
Republicans are criticizing the $2.5 trillion infrastructure bill.
Byrne opposes Democratic infrastructure bill
Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, this week voted against a Democratic infrastructure bill — H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act — which he said was crafted without any input from Republicans. “Democrats and Republicans have traditionally worked together to craft highway bills, but Speaker Pelosi continues to allow even bipartisan priorities like road and bridge funding … Continued
Ivey calls for a meeting of the Toll Authority to discuss bridge plan and alternatives
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey called for a meeting of the nine-member Alabama Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority to discuss the proposal to build the Mobile River Bridge and replace existing I-10 Bayway. “The most significant obstacle to a new bridge is very simple, money,” Ivey said. “Last week, we were notified that Alabama will … Continued
Ivey announces request for qualifications for new prisons
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections announced Thursday the next step in the procurement process for new prisons with a Request for Qualifications. It is Ivey’s intention to build three mega prisons and then lease them back from their corporate developers for $78 million a year. “It is imperative that we … Continued
Shelby says that passage of funding deal is outstanding news
The Senate voted Thursday to advances an appropriations package with funding to secure the border and fund the government to try to avoid another government shutdown. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, voted to approve a comprehensive funding package that includes the seven remaining Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations bills. “Passage of this funding legislation is outstanding … Continued
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As the new quadrennium crests in Alabama government, everybody looks toward a new beginning. There is a new fresh four years ahead for the newly elected leaders. They are overwhelmingly Republican. The governor is Republican, and all of the accompanying constitutional officeholders are members of the GOP. More importantly, the State Legislature, both the House … Continued