Ivey halts ALEA enforcement on dyed diesel fuel; New FEMA training center opens in Anniston

Ivey halts ALEA enforcement on dyed diesel fuel

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey directed the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to halt enforcement on dyed diesel fuel for 120 days. Dyed diesel fuel is a tax-exempt fuel reserved for off-road equipment and machinery, and Ivey’s directive is meant to offer some relief to the agriculture and timber sectors as gas prices climb. — AL.com

New FEMA center opens in Anniston

Anniston has opened its new $22 million FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness training and in-processing center. The facility will train emergency responders helping with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive mass-casualty incidents. — Bama Buzz