Leeds Fire & Rescue awarded more than $61,000 for wildfire, rescue equipmentLeeds Fire & Rescue has received a $61,240 federal grant that will fund 40 new sets of wildland firefighting gear, helping firefighters respond more safely to brush fires and technical rescue incidents.AL.com3d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetfema grant award
Gulf shrimp industry struggles as Alabama diesel hits $6.16 a gallonDoug Jones and Tommy Tuberville are clashing over rising diesel prices, with Jones arguing Gulf Coast shrimpers are being squeezed by fuel costs while Tuberville blames Democratic energy policies and points to his support for the seafood industry.AL.com13d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyTommy Tubervillealabama gubernatorial campaign
Mobile River Bridge project secures $2.52 billion federal loan, construction nearsA $2.52 billion federal loan approval removes the final major financing obstacle for the start of the Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project.AL.com18d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetS 98mobile river bridge funding
Tuberville sponsors bill to shield ratepayers from data center costsPresident Donald Trump signed a similar pledge and got major technology companies to commit to cover the full cost of the energy and infrastructure needed for new data centers.AL.com19d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetHR 9340data center legislation
UAH receives $1 million in federal funding to improve Southeast drought monitoringHuntsville campus is home to the state climatologist's office.AL.com19d agoWhole story →EducationPlanetfederal funding announcement
Protesters speak out against ‘climate of fear’ after Auburn University dissolves faculty senateAuburn’s decision came after the Alabama Legislature put limits on the powers of faculty senates.AL.com23d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationauburn faculty senate dissolution
‘Political gangsters’: Birmingham activist sues to overturn water system restructuringA new federal lawsuit claims Alabama lawmakers broke their own rules when they took control of Birmingham's water system without the Birmingham City Council's consent.AL.com25d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildbirmingham water system lawsuit
