Category: Government
Water Utility Workers Consider Unionizing Amid Claims of Poor Treatment
Workers question their treatment since the water works was reorganized as Central Alabama Water.
Four lawsuits Filed Friday Against Restructured Water Board
A federal lawsuit contests the state takeover of the water works and three state court cases challenge the firing of three senior managers.
Birmingham Council Denies 2 Liquor Licenses Over History, Neighborhood Concerns
One had operated as a nonprofit for youth until it was discovered it had been selling alcohol.
U.S. Steel Seeks Tax Abatement for Development at Fairfield Works
The JeffCo Commission is considering waiving some taxes for the steelmaker to expand its work.
Water Utility’s Bond Rating Dropped Over Financial, Infrastructure, Management Concerns
S&P Global Ratings signaled it’s watching CAW and could reduce the rating more.
Birmingham City Council Ends Agreement, Hopes to Spur Development at Former Ensley High Site
Previous developers hadn’t followed through on housing plans, and the city wants to draw in new offers.
Black Male Initiative Launched to Improve Lives of Area Youth
The new Birmingham city initiative will reach out to boys during a high-risk time in their lives.
Water Board Ends Lobbying Contracts, Plans To Rely on Personal Ties
Board members disagreed over whether a lobbyist is a ‘want’ or a ‘need.’
JeffCo Denies Liquor License to Revive Wesley’s Boobie Trap
The commission also gave its final OK to a $200,000 tax abatement for the StoneX Group expansion.
StoneX and Boobie Trap Return to JeffCo Agenda on Thursday
The County Commission may give StoneX a $300K tax abatement, bringing public support potentially up to $500K.
