May 17, 2021
The Colonial Pipeline is back online with normal operations after a cyberattack shut it down for nearly a week. The Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline had begun the process of restarting the pipeline’s operations on Wednesday evening.…
May 13, 2021
The pipeline is once again running at full service this morning after being shut down Friday, but the operator of the company says it will take about two weeks for gasoline stored in Houston to…
May 11, 2021
Governor Kay Ivey is urging people not to panic as federal officials and others sort through problems created by a cyber attack affecting a major gas pipeline. So far, it does not appear Alabama has…
May 11, 2021
The University of Alabama’s Transportation Research Center is one group that works to help city and governmental leaders assess potential attacks that could impact both technology and transportation in the nation.
May 11, 2021
Even as a handful of Alabama gas stations run out of gas in the wake of a cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline, University of Alabama expert Steven Polunsky says the two key responses should…
May 11, 2021
Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline Co. was the victim of a ransomeware cyberattack on Friday, forcing the company to halt operations across the United States snd resulting in noticeable impacts as lines form at gas pumps across…
March 9, 2020
A novel coronavirus is affecting countries in every habitable continent, with recent shocks to oil prices only the latest wrinkle in the unfolding outbreak. During trading on March 9, crude oil prices dropped to half…
March 11, 2019
Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said infrastructure improvements financed by Gov. Kay Ivey’s “Rebuild Alabama” plan would help the state’s economic development team sustain momentum as it seeks to recruit high-caliber jobs and companies.
March 9, 2019
When the members of the Alabama Trucking Association got together recently to vote on whether to support a 10-cent increase in the state’s fuel tax, Frank Filgo received his mandate. All 65 members of the…
March 8, 2019
Alex Moss doesn’t oppose paying “my fair share” of taxes to support Alabama roads and bridges, but he doesn’t believe electric and hybrid vehicle owners should shoulder an unfair burden. But as proposed right now,…