News Alabama Arise unveils 2025 Legislative priorities The nonprofit is pushing for Medicaid expansion, voting rights protections, public transportation funding, and other critical reforms. Staff2 days ago
Legislature Legislators and advocates look to address Alabama’s public transit woes Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison's bill looks to institute an additional $5 license tax and registration fee on motor vehicles to raise funds for the Alabama... Alex JobinNovember 20, 2024
Infrastructure $16.9M from Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Montgomery bus system upgrade Rep. Terri Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s delegation to vote in favor of the bill. StaffJuly 10, 2024
Local news Birmingham mayor prioritizes neighborhoods, youth, public transportation in budget Neighborhood revitalization remains the Woodfin administration’s top priority. StaffMay 18, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $1.4 million to improve transportation efficiency, safety The money is from a SMART Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffMarch 16, 2023
State Alabama Arise unveils 2023 roadmap for change in Alabama The top priorities continue to be Medicaid expansion and eliminating the state grocery tax. Jacob HolmesOctober 3, 2022
Economy 82 Alabama groups urge Ivey, legislators to fund public transportation using ARPA funds Lawmakers created the state Public Transportation Trust Fund in 2018, but it has yet to receive state funding. And the consequences of that state... StaffJune 24, 2022