The heat of legislative politics has cooled off for summer, but it’s the only thing not burning up. The outside temps and the state’s business climate are high, with new companies coming to Alabama, existing companies continuing to expand and state government awarding grants to aid communities in adding the local business
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Alabama Always, one of the firms denied a license in three attempts, can now proceed with its lawsuit challenging Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing process, according to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. The judges unanimously denied a request from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to overturn the Montgomery Circuit Court order.
3M’s work on its plant in Decatur now tops $35 million invested in two years after a building permit was issued last week for the facility off the Tennessee River. The newest project is a $10 million alteration at the plant, and is the site’s third project since 2022. The
Thanks to the new Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act, communities across Alabama can soon apply for state grants that could help them develop industrial sites capable of competing for high-impact economic development projects and the jobs that come with them. SEEDS has already been a success, with the
In 2019, Alabama was ranked 47th in the U.S. for broadband connectivity on BroadbandNow’s list. Fast forward to 2024, and the state ranks 24th on that same list. The index of internet availability takes into account internet coverage, speed and availability in each individual state. While its an impressive improvement, the data
Electric vehicles on Alabama’s interstates are about to receive a big boost thanks to $11.2 million in grant funding awarded by Governor Kay Ivey. The money has been divided into 14 individual grants. Thirteen will go towards installing electric vehicle charging stations at fueling locations found across Alabama’s interstate system.
On July’s “Made in the USA Day,” Governor Ivey praised Alabama’s robust manufacturing sector and highlighted its role in driving economic growth statewide through high-quality jobs and products in demand worldwide. Ivey emphasized Alabama’s status as a powerhouse in U.S. manufacturing, ranking in the top five states for manufacturing job
While gambling legislation failed to make it through the 2024 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, those in favor of putting the issue to a statewide vote may get another bite at that apple. RSA’s Dr. Bronner says a special session on the topic is in order. Despite licensing delays,
Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner said he would like to see Gov. Kay Ivey call a special session to try again to pass a proposed constitutional amendment on gambling that failed by one vote during the annual session that ended in May. Bronner said he is concerned that
