Aerospace and Defense Shelby lauds Airbus-Lockheed announcement Airbus Americas and Lockheed Martin in Mobile, Alabama, intend to compete in the U.S. Air Force KC-Y aerial refueler competition. StaffFebruary 1, 2022
Governor Ivey elected to serve as 2022 Delta Regional Authority States’ co-chair The Delta Regional Authority is a federal-state partnership created by Congress in 2000 to promote and encourage economic development. StaffFebruary 1, 2022
Elections Rep. Ginny Shaver announces re-election campaign District 39 includes all of Cherokee and a portion of DeKalb counties. StaffFebruary 1, 2022
Elections Julie Borrelli runs for Alabama House Borrelli is seeking the Republican nomination for the Alabama House of Representatives for District 40. StaffFebruary 1, 2022
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority purchases land for inland intermodal port The Alabama Port Authority purchased 272 acres in Montgomery to construct an inland container intermodal transfer facility. StaffJanuary 31, 2022
State Alabama employers to see 29 percent unemployment insurance tax cut The Legislature allocated $79.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Alabama Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. StaffJanuary 31, 2022
Governor Ivey announces new round of state appointments All appointments are effective immediately. StaffJanuary 31, 2022
Governor Governor Ivey issues statement on final passage of legislation to appropriate ARPA funding “I am pleased Alabama will use these one-time federal dollars wisely thanks to the strong work by our Legislature." StaffJanuary 28, 2022
Infrastructure ADECA releases statewide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan The plan is designed to guide the deployment of future state and federal funds to expand the availability of fast-charging stations. StaffJanuary 27, 2022
Education Troy University announces new scholarships for transfer students Students looking to transfer to Troy University from other colleges or universities may be eligible. StaffJanuary 26, 2022