The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Aeronautics Bureau recently released the summary findings of the 2020 Statewide Airport Economic Import Study. It reports that Alabama’s 80 public airports are economic engines for their local communities and significant contributors to the overall state economy. Airports in the state generate more than $4.9 billion in state economic
Veronica Crock, an experienced economic developer and former educator who focuses on workforce preparedness, has joined the business development team at the Alabama Department of Commerce. Crock, who holds the title of senior project manager, will concentrate her efforts on advanced manufacturing projects statewide. She will also have an initial
Jasper Lumber Co. and Canada’s Tolko Industries Ltd. have formed a partnership that will expand lumber production at a Walker County facility through a $45 million project creating at least 60 new jobs. The investment will triple capacity at Jasper Lumber’s existing sawmill and create additional activity for its other
Briggs & Stratton announced a $9.4 million expansion at its Auburn facility, which is expected to create 35 new jobs over the next year. The facility is located in the Auburn Technology Park South and remains one of the largest manufacturing employers in East Alabama. Based in Wisconsin, Briggs &
Federal, state and tribal authorities, and nonprofits have joined to form a task force aimed at improving prosecutions of human traffickers and aiding victims. The Alabama Anti Human Trafficking Alliance, funded by a $2.9 million grant from the Department of Justice, will coordinate response and resources. The Alabama Attorney General’s
As we get ready to enjoy the holidays and (happily) bid 2020 farewell, we’ve got mostly good news to share. And look for Group Watch in your inbox weekly when the 2021 Legislative Session begins next year! Governor Signs Emergency Proclamation: Governor Kay Ivey signed a supplemental emergency proclamation to address tax
Tweet of the Month @thebloomgroup Dec 16 Rest In Peace Hero.
From all of us at The Bloom Group, we hope your holiday season is safe and full of joy, despite any differences or challenges COVID has brought to your plans. Goodbye 2020, and welcome, welcome 2021!
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). The complaint alleges that the conditions at Alabama’s prisons for men violate the Constitution. The department says Alabama does not provide adequate protection against prisoner-on-prisoner violence and sexual abuse.
Lynn Beshear retired as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health on December 16, after being appointed to the position in July 2017 by Governor Ivey. Beshear is credited with spearheading many initiatives to increase access of services for citizens with mental illness while navigating complexities of delivery by the department and
