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Tag: INFRASTRUCTURE

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'Never remotely discussed': Local leaders caught off guard after Figures' amendment for 'removal of tunnels' for maritime navigation

U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) amended a federal bill to include funding for the removal of infrastructure that impedes trade.

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Baldwin County updates plan for Beach Express to I-65 access

The Baldwin County Commission approved a measure to eventually improve beach access from Interstate 65.

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Mobile improving sidewalks, ramps throughout city

The City of Mobile is using the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to make sidewalk improvements and increase walkability throughout each of the seven districts.

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Justice Will Sellers: Promoting infrastructure in early America

What started out as Clinton’s folly became Clinton’s success as economic development from the Erie Canal increased trade, prosperity, and tax revenues. 

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Prichard water crisis: 'An untold Flint' and ADEM has the key

Prichard's collapsing infrastructure has led to nearly 50 million gallons of raw sewage spills over the past three years. Now, there is a call to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to step in.

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'We can handle this': Huntsville Mayor Battle downplays concern of excessive growth in North Alabama after Trump's Space Command decision

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle spoke to members of the media on Wednesday about the U.S. Space Command's relocation to the Rocket City and its anticipated impact on the local community and residents.

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State Rep. Phillip Rigsby: Investing in infrastructure is investing in Alabama’s future

Recently, Alabama received disappointing news that the FBI has decided not to relocate its training headquarters to Huntsville thanks to infrastructure issues.

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President admonishes Tuberville in Bidenomics speech over broadband funding

Wednesday in Chicago, President Joe Biden took a shot at U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for boasting about $1.4 billion in federal funding for Alabama to expand broadband internet access.

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Wiregrass Electric Coop executive warns electric vehicles could pose risk to grid — 'EVs could be a threat if they're on our peak'

With more people in Alabama purchasing electric vehicles and the Biden administration pledging to dramatically increase EV sales by 2030, there is concern that the higher demand for electricity could drive up consumer costs and overwhelm the grid, but there are solutions.

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Rep. Joe Lovvorn: Permitting reform will help build a stronger future for Alabama

We need Congress to tackle permitting reform to help advance critical infrastructure projects sooner and more efficiently. 

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Democratic Senate candidate feels confident in campaign; talks business, weapons ban, other issues

Will Boyd is running for U.S. against Republican Katie Britt and Libertarian John Sophocleus in the Nov. 8 general election.

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Pete Buttigieg visited Birmingham on Thursday to announce program to reconnect communities

"Using funds from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are proud to announce the launch of Reconnecting Communities: the first-ever dedicated federal initiative to unify neighborhoods living with the impacts of past infrastructure choices that divided them." said U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

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Pete Buttigieg to visit Birmingham Thursday

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in Birmingham on Thursday hosted by Congresswoman Terri Sewell.

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New infrastructure bill includes funding for Northern Beltline

By Brandon Moseley President Joseph R. Biden (D) signed a new infrastructure bill on Monday. While Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL06)...

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Palmer and GOP colleagues demand CBO cost analysis of “Build Back Better” legislation

By Brandon Moseley Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL06) and a number of his colleagues have sent a letter to Congressional Budget Office...

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Sewell sends letter to Federal Railroad Administration over railroad crossings

By Brandon Moseley Monday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) sent a letter to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator...

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Mo Brooks campaigns in Winston County

By Brandon Moseley Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL05) brought his campaign for U.S. Senate to Double Springs in Winston County on Monday....

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Infrastructure bill passes; Alabama Republicans vote 'no'

By Brandon Moseley President Joe Biden (D) picked up a big win Friday with the passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the...

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Carl’s efforts to prevent IRS from hiring more armed agents blocked by Democrats

By Brandon Moseley House Democrats refused to consider Congressman Jerry Carl’s (R-AL01) amendment to H.R. 5376 - The Build Back Better...

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Alabama Congressman co-sponsors bill to use unspent COVID-19 funds on infrastructure

By Brandon Moseley Congressman Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced Monday that he is co-sponsoring legislation that would free up unspent...