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A 2021 analysis showed the Port of Mobile contributes $85 billion to the state’s economy.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey kicks off broadband tour, announcing state progress
Ivey removes APLS board member who criticized threats against agency’s budget
Ivey provides update on Dolly Parton Imagination Library expansion
Ivey announces new round of appointments
Gov. Ivey awards $2.5 million to fight homelessness in Alabama
- Legislature
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
2024 school choice bill in Alabama: Size and scope under close watch
Orr proposes bill to cut tax nursing items, feminine hygiene products
Committee continues work to determine distribution of opioid settlement funds
- Economy
- National
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan bill to assist rural hospitals
- Education
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023
- Health
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores
- Opinion
Alabama Port Authority stories
Governor
The legislation provides tax incentives for businesses aimed at enticing their utilization of Alabama ports.
Infrastructure
They discussed the rapid expansion of intermodal rail through the Port of Mobile.
Infrastructure
The Port of Mobile harbor-wide delivered $85 billion in value to the state of Alabama in calendar year 2021.
Economy
2022 volumes are now 14 percent higher than 2021 volumes.
Economy
The container terminal is tracking more than 10 percent above its 2021 numbers, the terminal’s busiest full year to date.
Economy
July’s figures reflect an incredible growth rate of 184.7 percent for intermodal cargo.
Economy
If container volumes hold their pattern, it could make for another record-breaking year.
State
These improvements mark the fourth time the Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals have expanded the container terminal.
Economy
Containers rose 33.0 percent, refrigerated containers rose 80.9 percent, and rail intermodal transfers rose 148.2 percent.
