Category: Government
New Micro-Shelter Village Offers 14 Homes and Support
The village is the newest component in the city’s battle against homelessness.
Birmingham Approves $31.8M Surplus Plan for Infrastructure, Civil Rights Projects and Youth Programs
The money is left over from the 2024 budget year.
Judge to CAW: Resume Fluoridation
A judge ruled CAW violated a state law that requires notice to the health officer before changes to fluoride in drinking water.
City Reacquaints Residents With Reinvest Birmingham as Plan Moves Forward
A series of neighborhood meetings on the plan begins this week.
Judge to Weigh In on Request to Restrain Water Utility
The judge is expected to respond this week to a request that could undo recent actions at CAW and limit future moves.
Former Board Pushes Back as CAW Blames Past for Fluoridation Lapse
CAW says three of the utility’s four filter plants stopped using fluoride before the last fluoridation system was taken offline last week.
Health Officer, Local Leaders Push Back on Decision to Stop Adding Fluoride to Water
CAW said it would no longer add fluoride to water in a cost-cutting move.
Birmingham Council Extends Huffman High Nutrition Program with $97,500 ARPA Funding
Magic City to host World Dodgeball Cup in 2028
Water Utility Board Cuts Budget and Dam Rehab, Expands CEO’s Power
About 45 people protested outside as the board over Central Alabama Water met Friday.
CAW Will No Longer Add Fluoride to Drinking Water
The decision is based on financial and operational considerations.
