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City of Alcoa joins fire truck antitrust litigation

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ALCOA — The City of Alcoa joins potential fire truck antitrust litigation as cities face rising costs, delivery delays Alcoa has joined a growing group of local governments pursuing antitrust claims against major fire truck manufacturers, arguing that alleged anticompetitive conduct contributed to rising prices and increasingly long waits for critical public safety equipment. The […]

Alcoa Eyes New Fire Station Site Amid Growth

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Alcoa officials have tentatively authorized a land purchase to replace a fire station in a growing service area, signaling continued investment in public safety infrastructure amid development. The purchase agreement, approved by city commissioners last month, is currently in the due diligence phase. The city would acquire land on Hawks Landing Drive to build a […]