transportation

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 Jobin

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March 31, 2026

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 Wooten

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September 12, 2025

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.

July 25, 2023

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 Holmes

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February 9, 2023

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.

February 4, 2022

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 Moseley

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July 5, 2021

Republicans criticize Biden’s infrastructure plan

Republicans are criticizing the $2.5 trillion infrastructure bill.

Brandon Moseley

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April 5, 2021

AlabamaWorks survey shows concerns of unemployed, underemployed Alabamians

The survey, commissioned by AlabamaWorks, gathered responses from 401 unemployed and underemployed Alabamians.

April 2, 2021

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.

April 1, 2021