State awards $23.5M in site preparation grants
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced distribution of $23.5 million in Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grants. Grants, which are matched with local funds, cover site assessment, infrastructure and other early-stage projects and went to 29 sites around the state. The largest grant, $6 million, is for improvements at the Mobile Aeroplex, surrounding the Airbus plant. – Made in Alabama
Family of slain convenience store worker seeks protections
The family of Taylor Boldosser North, who was shot and killed in early February while working as a convenience store clerk in Madison, is urging the state legislature to pass a bill requiring protections for store workers. – Al.com on MSN
Rocket company plans to trim 10% of workforce
After successfully launching its first rocket, Jeff Bezos’ firm Blue Origin has announced plans to lay off 10% of its workforce or about 1,400 people. Blue Origin has workers in Alabama and other states. – MSN
