Infrastructure
The latest Rebuild Alabama awards included local matching funds and aimed to strengthen transportation links across cities and counties statewide.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 general election
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power
Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race
- Governor
Governor approves Alabama’s first workforce pell program at Lawson State
Gov. Ivey marks 25th anniversary of September 11
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama workers in Labor Day message
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
- National
Analysis | The Court stops Trump’s ballot-mail overhaul—for now
Alabama delegation backs North Alabama for U.S. Space Academy
Sewell, Castor introduce bill to extend Medicare Part D premium program
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
Opinion | September 11: Always remember
- Education
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first workforce pell program at Lawson State
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
- Health
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
- Opinion
infrastructure stories
Economy
Any Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger must protect reliable service, competitive access and long-term economic growth at the Port of Mobile.
Local news
The $375 million plan targeted infrastructure, housing, venues and neighborhood upgrades for city council members to begin review.
Congress
Former Representative Jerry Carl secured endorsements from Manufacture Alabama and the Electric Cooperatives of Alabama in his congressional comeback bid.
Infrastructure
A House committee approves $16.5 million for North Alabama transportation, energy and workforce projects as part of the fiscal 2027 spending bill.
News
The Alabama Republican pitched road, port, hospital and energy upgrades as practical fixes to support growth ahead of the May 19 primary.
This Matters with Bill Britt
America’s political system increasingly rewards short-term conflict while discouraging the long-term national vision required to solve major challenges.
Infrastructure
Researchers detailed how inadequate rural roadways isolated workers and fueled political tensions over state infrastructure funding priorities.
Infrastructure
The proposal outlined plans to extend high-speed internet to over 101,000 locations, saving taxpayers more than $800 million.
Opinion
While not the first, the Erie Canal was certainly one of the major regional economic development activities undertaken by any government in America.