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 Moon16 hours ago
Infrastructure Sen. Shelby announces $27 million for Alabama in DOT RAISE grants The grants total $27,179,948, to fund efforts for infrastructure improvements in Alabama. StaffAugust 10, 2022
Infrastructure Rep. Sewell, EPA, USDA, announce Rural Wastewater Infrastructure Initiative The new wastewater infrastructure initiative aims to address broken and failing wastewater systems in rural Alabama. StaffAugust 3, 2022
Infrastructure Eastern Shore, Mobile MPOs approve new I-10 and Bayway Project Wednesday’s vote marks the adoption of that framework into a formal plan forward. StaffJuly 28, 2022
Infrastructure Port of Mobile gains new Central American service The Alabama Port Authority is pleased to announce new ocean service to and from Central America for containerized cargo shippers. StaffMay 19, 2022
Infrastructure Shelby: FAA grants Alabama $12.5 million for statewide airport infrastructure upgrades The 26 grants were awarded to 25 local airports in Alabama, amounting to $12,508,131. StaffMay 13, 2022
Infrastructure Report: Alabama’s Black Belt infrastructure needs investments, attention The Education Policy Center report notes Alabama has made strides since 2019 toward addressing infrastructure problems, but more is needed. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2022
Infrastructure Hundreds of systems apply for $225 million to repair, upgrade water, sewer infrastructure Nearly 400 public water and sewer systems across the state of Alabama have applied for grants to repair and upgrade their systems. StaffMarch 30, 2022
Infrastructure Governor celebrates grand opening of $120 million AUBix Data Center in Auburn AUBix is a $120 million data center that will give businesses and public entities a technological edge and enhanced access to high-speed internet. StaffMarch 29, 2022
Infrastructure Governor Ivey transfers funds for broadband expansion ADECA will deploy the funds in the coming months through grant programs to help expand access to high-speed internet service. StaffMarch 24, 2022
Infrastructure 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. StaffMarch 18, 2022