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Jabo Waggoner: Protecting the foundations of Alabama’s economy in reconciliation talks
Across Alabama, hardworking families, veterans, small business owners, and farmers form the backbone of our economy and our way of life. From our rural communities to our growing towns and cities, these Alabamians create opportunities, strengthen our communities, and drive our state forward. As Washington debates this significant reconciliation package, it is vital that we do not lose sight of where our prosperity truly begins — and who relies on smart, targeted investments to succeed.
Sen. Jabo Waggoner, Sen. Dan Roberts, Sen. Shay Shelnutt, Rep. Jim Carns: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
The time has come for decisive reform of the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB). For the purpose of accomplishing such reform, the undersigned have prepared and are sponsoring in the Alabama Senate Senate Bill 330. This is not a matter of local governance or an isolated issue confined simply to the City of Birmingham. It is a matter of regional and statewide concern. Water is one of the most important resources we have.
Alabama lawmakers op-ed: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
The time has come for decisive reform of the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB). For the purpose of accomplishing such reform the undersigned have prepared and are sponsoring in the Legislature of Alabama Senate Bill 330. This is not a matter of local governance, or an isolated issue confined simply to the City of Birmingham. It is a matter of regional and state-wide concern. Water is one of the most important resources we have.
Waggoner, Smitherman: Alabama needs a biotech training center to support a vital, growing industry
Alabama is a great place to do business, but we can be even better by helping employers address what they continually describe as their biggest challenge: finding workers with the right skills to get the job done. Businesses can’t thrive and grow if they can’t find qualified workers. Individuals can’t thrive without good jobs that sustain their families.
Alabama Needs a Biotech Training Center to Support a Vital, Growing Industry
By Sen. Jabo Waggoner and Sen. Rodger Smitherman (This is a guest opinion) Alabama is a great place to do business, but we can be even better by helping employers address what they continually describe as their biggest challenge: finding workers with the right skills to get the job done. Businesses can’t thrive and grow if they can’t find qualified workers. Individuals can’t thrive without good jobs that sustain their families.
Birmingham-Southern: A $30 million investment for a $2 billion return
Last spring, the Alabama Legislature passed the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Act with a unanimous vote in the Senate and a supermajority in the House. The program was established to provide loans to eligible institutions experiencing financial hardship that could lead to closure.
Sen. Jabo Waggoner and Sen. Rodger Smitherman: Birmingham-Southern - a $30 million investment for a $2 billion return
Last spring, the Alabama Legislature passed the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Act with a unanimous vote in the Senate and a supermajority in the House. The program was established to provide loans to eligible institutions experiencing financial hardship that could lead to closure.
Guest opinion: Birmingham-Southern a $30M investment for a $2B return
Last spring, the Alabama Legislature passed the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Act with a unanimous vote in the Senate and a supermajority in the House. The program was established to provide loans to eligible institutions experiencing financial hardship that could lead to closure.
Birmingham-Southern College is a good investment for Alabama - The Atmore Advance
Birmingham-Southern College is a good investment for Alabama Published 11:16 am Thursday, February 23, 2023 By Sen. Rodger Smitherman and Sen. Jabo Waggoner For more than 100 years, Birmingham-Southern College has been a pillar of Birmingham, Jefferson County, and the State of Alabama. It has educated many of the business, civic, and governmental leaders throughout our state for decades. That’s one reason it would be a tragedy of the highest order if we lose it.
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