Economy Addressing a different kind of infrastructure: child care The lack of accessible, affordable and quality child care is often the biggest obstacle to getting workers back in the labor force. Josh Moon3 hours ago
Infrastructure Alabama buys Foley Beach Bridge, ends tolls This strategic move will render the bridge toll-free, enhancing accessibility to the state's flourishing coastal areas. Bill Britt5 days ago
Infrastructure ALDOT, MPOs launch review of cost-saving options for Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Estimates for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project range from $2.8 to $3.5 billion. StaffApril 8, 2024
Infrastructure Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to visit Birmingham Wednesday The award amount totals $14.5 million and is allocated to help reconnect parts of the community. Patrick DarringtonApril 2, 2024
Infrastructure ADEM provides $5.8 million for Prichard water, sewer improvements From the funding, more than $4 million will be used to rehabilitate water tanks. StaffMarch 21, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT awards contract for the first phase of widening Highway 52 Construction is expected to begin this spring and continue for approximately three years. StaffFebruary 13, 2024
Infrastructure Ivey awards $188 million for “Middle Mile” broadband projects The grants, totaling $188,453,905, were awarded to 12 internet service providers. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2024
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey holds 5th stop on statewide broadband tour Ivey discussed high-speed internet expansion in DeKalb and Jackson Counties. StaffFebruary 5, 2024
Infrastructure ADEM providing $1.3 million to St. Clair County for innovative road project ADEM will reimburse the county for $1,355,342 of the cost of repaving 2.9 miles of the road. StaffFebruary 2, 2024
Infrastructure Governor Ivey announces first round of road and bridge projects for 2024 The state has now awarded more than $180 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019. StaffFebruary 1, 2024