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Senator Simpson introduces bill to expand Growing Alabama fund to jointly owned development organizations
State legislative committee · March 11, 2026
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Senator Simpson told a legislative committee SP 289 would allow properties jointly owned by multiple economic development organizations to apply for Growing Alabama funds, create a joint-application process and clarify accountability; the committee gave the bill a favorable report.
Senator Simpson told the committee that SP 289 would broaden which projects can access Growing Alabama funding. "Under the current law, a site eligible for Growing Alabama funding must be owned by a single economic development organization," he said, adding that…
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