RSA taking bids for new Statehouse
A possible new legislative building in Montgomery has taken a step forward with the Retirement Systems of Alabama soliciting bids for a new facility. RSA would handle construction of the new facility, which is proposed for the parking lot directly behind the current Statehouse. RSA would then lease the building to the legislature. – Alabama Political Reporter
Tourism at record level in Mobile
Tourism in Mobile is at record levels, supporting 17,000 jobs with 3 million annual visitors to the Port City, Visit Mobile President and CEO David Clark told the Mobile City Council. Clark said Mobile collected almost $11 million in lodging taxes in 2022, with more than 110,000 convention room nights booked, a record year. – Fox 10
EEOC alleges harassment, attempted rape at Albertville plant
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit alleging workers at an Albertville plant harassed cleaning employees, including unwanted sexual touching and the attempted rape of one of them. The suit was filed against Delaware-based Mueller Co., which has a fire hydrant manufacturing plant in Albertville, and South Carolina-based IH Services. – AL.com
New steakhouse planned for Birmingham’s Highland Avenue
The Birmingham City Council has amended its zoning map, paving the way for George’s, a steakhouse, to be developed on the city’s historic Highland Avenue. The project is the latest from professional photographer and developer Miller Mobley. – Bham Now