Infrastructure U of A EPC releases report on transportation infrastructure in the Black Belt Researchers detailed how inadequate rural roadways isolated workers and fueled political tensions over state infrastructure funding priorities. Alex JobinMarch 31, 2026
Education Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27 Alabama education officials outlined FY 2027 budget priorities at their monthly meeting ahead of the budget vote next month. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 12, 2025
Congress Britt advances key funds for Alabama infrastructure projects The FY 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill now moves to the full Senate. StaffJuly 25, 2023
Economy Survey: COVID-19 no longer a major employment barrier in Alabama Transportation is now the most often-cited barrier, followed by personal health and familial obligations. Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2023
State Governor lauds Delta Regional Authority’s $3.4 million investment in Alabama communities The 13 new investment projects will improve water and sewer systems, update transportation infrastructure and support entrepreneurship. StaffFebruary 4, 2022
Legislature Ledbetter elected chair of Southern Legislative Conference committee House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter on Friday was elected to chair the Economic Development, Transportation &; Cultural Affairs Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference Brandon MoseleyJuly 5, 2021
State Republicans criticize Biden’s infrastructure plan Republicans are criticizing the $2.5 trillion infrastructure bill. Brandon MoseleyApril 5, 2021
Economy AlabamaWorks survey shows concerns of unemployed, underemployed Alabamians The survey, commissioned by AlabamaWorks, gathered responses from 401 unemployed and underemployed Alabamians. StaffApril 2, 2021
News FAA grants Alabama $11.2 million for statewide airport infrastructure upgrades A total of 21 grants were awarded to local airports in Alabama, amounting to $11,208,330. StaffApril 1, 2021
News Mobile Airport Authority praises funding package, COVID aid bill The bill sets aside about $45 billion in transportation aid, including $16 billion for airlines and $2 billion for airports. Brandon MoseleyDecember 23, 2020