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On February 28 and March 1, 2019, Coastal Alabama Partnership and its partners will host over 60 members of the Alabama Legislature for the inaugural Alabama Coastal Region Economic Summit. The Summit will provide informational sessions on the region’s contributions to the state’s economy.   “We are inviting our state leaders to visit coastal Alabama, […]

When voters go to the polls on November 6, they’ll not only be electing a governor, legislators, and other state and local officials, they’ll also be asked to vote on 19 new amendments to the Alabama Constitution of 1901. Voters statewide will decide whether to add four proposed amendments that will apply throughout the state.

Each year Yellowhammer News recognizes 50 influential leaders in Alabama politics, business and government, the Yellowhammer Power & Influence 50. This years full list will be announced at the Power of Service reception on Thursday, October 25th in Birmingham. Additionally, Yellowhammer recognizes several leaders from each region who are making a difference. For coastal Alabama, Elliot Maisel

On October 5, 2018, the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council (AGCRC) released its Draft State Expenditure Plan (SEP) for a 45-day public comment period. In a public meeting on March 7, 2018, the Council voted on projects to include in its “Bucket 3” plan. The Council adopted the Draft SEP which, once finalized, will be

  For many years, leaders in coastal Alabama have been discussing a bridge over Mobile River, traffic along I-10 and the need to improved infrastructure to support our growing economy. We are finally seeing traction with the Mobile River Bridge & Bayway Project, yet we still have several hurdles to overcome. In a recent TRIP