The Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area Act is on the way to becoming law. If passed, it will be a major boost to historic sites and outdoor recreation throughout the Black Belt region of Alabama and a major boon to tourism.
It passed the House of Representatives and is now in the Senate awaiting a vote. The bill was introduced to the House by Congresswoman Terri Sewell and is sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Richard Shelby and has the support of Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
Dr. Tina Naremore Jones, Vice President of the Division of Economics Workforce Development at the University of West Alabama, said establishing a heritage area means that the area is one that is significant enough to get attention. It means that area has made contributions so important it needs to be recognized and natural and historic sites in the region need to be developed and maintained.
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