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The event honored lineworkers who restored power in dangerous conditions and recognized Alabama Power’s Jay Johnson as Lineman of the Year.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to vote in today’s primary runoff election
Gov. Ivey appoints Mobile County judges
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Google plans $1.5 billion Jackson County data center expansion
Report: Alabama loses $3 billion annually from abortion restrictions
Employment scams have surged in Alabama, Better Business Bureau warns
NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising fuel costs, labor shortages
Birmingham approves data center ordinance, facing public’s criticism
- National
- Education
Alabama State University, Morris Brown College sign partnership agreement
White Coat Ceremony held for Auburn’s inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy cohort
Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies
UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant
Auburn trustees approve veterans center renovation
- Health
Report: Alabama loses $3 billion annually from abortion restrictions
Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications
Democrats urge contraception protections on Griswold anniversary
Yellowhammer Fund sees busiest month since resuming abortion aid
Opinion | Keeping healthcare affordable while protecting our customers
- Opinion
Opinion | The GOP won the runoff. The turnout told another story.
Opinion | Several legislative incumbents ousted in primaries
Opinion | The stupid campaign ads come to an end today, but don’t forget them
Opinion | ALGOP’s hearing on Tuberville’s residency issues was a spectacular flop
Opinion | Runoffs test whether Alabama GOP can answer Reagan’s question
Energy Institute of Alabama stories
News
Energy Institute CEO Clay Scofield congratulated Guntersville resident Randy Jones following the U.S. Senate vote confirming him to the Tennessee Valley Authority board.
State
Former Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield is leaving the Business Council of Alabama for the Energy Institute of Alabama.
News
When storms impact Alabama, it is linemen who work under dangerous conditions and put themselves in harm’s way to restore power to communities in...
News
Lineworkers often put themselves in harm's way to restore critical power, often in dangerous weather conditions.
Environment
“It’s important for the public and policy makers to understand that closing in place is a legal and safe approach," Hardwich said.
State
The day featured a selection of EVs for legislators and others in attendance to view.
State
Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day, formally established by the Legislature in 2014, is celebrated on the first Monday in June.
State
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is currently reviewing applications to close a number of coal ash storage sites.
News
Alabama Transportation Institute Executive Director Allen Parrish is the newest senior policy adviser for the organization.