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  • Alabama's Economic Boom: $6 Billion Eli Lilly Project, Infrastructure Growth, and Education Expansion

    Alabama's Economic Boom: $6 Billion Eli Lilly Project, Infrastructure Growth, and Education Expansion
    2026/02/22
    Alabama has experienced significant momentum across economic development, infrastructure, and education this week. The state's largest single economic development project in its history was approved when Huntsville City Council green-lit a six billion dollar Eli Lilly facility that will create three thousand construction jobs, with site work expected to begin later this year. According to the Huntsville Business Journal, Mayor Tommy Battle emphasized that Eli Lilly's selection of Huntsville over more than three hundred other sites demonstrates the city's competitive advantage through development-ready properties and speed to market.

    In the legislative arena, Alabama's lawmakers advanced critical infrastructure planning initiatives. The state legislature continued its fifth week with significant movement on the Alabama Affordability Protection Plan, focusing on data center incentive reform and Public Service Commission restructuring. According to a legislative update from the State Bar of Alabama, seven hundred sixty-two bills have been introduced across both chambers, with lawmakers emphasizing the need for long-range utility planning and rate stability as industrial growth accelerates across the state.

    The University of Alabama announced expansion into southeastern Alabama with the UA Wiregrass Hub, expected to open in fall 2026 in downtown Enterprise. According to UA leadership, the facility will house the CRIMSON Water Initiative, providing data analysis and forecasting tools to help communities prepare for and respond to floods, droughts, and other water-related challenges. The hub will also support student recruitment and small business development across the region.

    On the higher education front, Auburn University's Board of Trustees approved construction of four new support buildings for the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station and a new Analytical, Innovation and Manufacturing Laboratory within the engineering building, modernizing research infrastructure across the state. Meanwhile, Gulf Shores City Schools is undergoing a comprehensive facility transformation that will reduce energy consumption by thirty-three percent while funding over ten million dollars in upgrades, including sustainable technology installations and enhanced STEAM learning opportunities.

    In workforce housing development, The Grove at South Jefferson broke ground as Alabama's first project utilizing the state's new Workforce Housing Tax Credit. According to news coverage, the one hundred twenty unit development represents a thirty-eight million dollar investment and demonstrates the state's commitment to smart, planned growth that connects workers to employment opportunities.

    A grassroots organization called Bright Blue Dot drew attention with billboard advertising on Birmingham's Red Mountain Expressway, raising accountability questions regarding recently released Epstein files, though President Trump responded stating he had nothing to hide and was completely exonerated.

    Looking ahead, listeners should watch for continued legislative action on data center incentives and PSC restructuring, along with the opening of UA's Wiregrass Hub later this year and completion of major infrastructure projects across the state.

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  • Eli Lilly's $6B Huntsville Project Sparks Alabama's Economic Renaissance in 2026

    Eli Lilly's $6B Huntsville Project Sparks Alabama's Economic Renaissance in 2026
    2026/02/19
    Alabama's economy is gaining momentum as major developments reshape the state's business landscape and infrastructure. Huntsville City Council approved a historic 6 billion dollar agreement with Eli Lilly, representing the largest single economic development project in Alabama's history according to the Huntsville Business Journal. The pharmaceutical company will construct a 750,000 square foot facility with an investment of at least 4.2 billion dollars and create no fewer than 449 full-time jobs, plus approximately 3,000 construction positions. City leaders also moved forward with the first phase of the Skybridge Project, a comprehensive flood mitigation and urban redevelopment effort designed to transform the region.

    In legislative news, the Alabama Legislature advanced significant policy reforms during its fifth week of the 2026 session. According to the Maynard Nexsen legislative update, lawmakers focused heavily on data center regulation to protect ratepayers from rising energy costs. The Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee advanced incentive-reform bills that reduce the maximum abatement period for data center projects and require the largest facilities to begin paying state sales and use taxes after being placed in service. A companion House bill received favorable committee report as well. Additionally, data center cost allocation bills saw movement, requiring developers rather than existing utility customers to fund grid and infrastructure upgrades needed to serve major facilities.

    The Alabama Legislature also approved 753 bills through the session's fifth week, with 41 measures clearing both chambers and 16 bills signed into law. Notable enacted legislation includes bills addressing annexation procedures, coastal dredging operations, and pilotage requirements according to the Alabama Reporter. The House and Senate deliberated various measures addressing criminal justice, tax policy, and regulatory oversight while major budget measures remained pending in committee.

    Education expansion continues as the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering plans a new Research Institute focused on artificial intelligence, cyber technology, and engineering. The institute will include four research labs and is expected to begin construction later this year. Meanwhile, the City of Prattville secured 500,000 dollars in federal grant funding for sanitary sewer and roadway improvements in the College Heights area, with work expected to commence in late summer.

    U.S. Senator Katie Britt highlighted federal investments supporting the state's growth, including 10 million dollars for artificial intelligence research infrastructure at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Business leaders throughout Alabama expressed rising optimism about 2026, with companies making strategic investments and embracing new technologies despite citing inflation and wage pressures as ongoing challenges.

    The Alabama Legislature reconvenes February 17 to continue committee hearings and floor sessions on pending legislation and budget measures.

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  • Alabama Legislature Advances 753 Bills, Passes Utility Reform and Economic Development Initiatives in Midpoint of 2026 Session

    Alabama Legislature Advances 753 Bills, Passes Utility Reform and Economic Development Initiatives in Midpoint of 2026 Session
    2026/02/17
    Alabama is experiencing significant momentum across multiple sectors as the 2026 legislative session enters its midpoint. The state legislature has advanced 753 bills through week five of the regular session, with 41 measures passing both chambers and 16 already signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey.

    A major legislative focus has centered on utility reform and economic development incentives. According to reporting from the Alabama 2026 Legislative Update, lawmakers are advancing companion bills to restructure the Public Service Commission from an elected body to an appointed one, with commissioners selected by the governor, House Speaker, and Senate president pro tempore. Supporters argue this modernizes oversight by removing utility regulation from election cycles. Additionally, data center incentive reform legislation is moving forward, reducing maximum abatement periods for large facilities and requiring them to begin paying state sales and use taxes after being placed in service.

    In the political arena, a February 1 to 4 Alabama Poll shows high volatility in Republican primary races. Attorney General Steve Marshall leads U.S. Representative Barry Moore 26 to 17 in the Senate primary, though 43 percent of likely Republican voters remain undecided. The lieutenant governor race shows similar uncertainty, with Secretary of State Wes Allen leading former Republican Party Chairman John Wahl 23 to 6, with 59 percent undecided. According to The Voice of Alabama Politics, a cryptocurrency-aligned super PAC recently spent 5 million dollars supporting Moore, demonstrating how outside spending is reshaping these races.

    Economic development initiatives are gaining traction across Alabama. Birmingham received a 2 million dollar grant from the state's SEEDS Act program to develop the former U.S. Steel Ensley Works site and Birmingport facility into a logistics and manufacturing hub. The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering announced plans for a new Research Institute with construction beginning later this year, supporting workforce development in cyber technology and artificial intelligence.

    New educational infrastructure is also taking shape. The new Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City has been completed, spanning 215,000 square feet with two gymnasiums, an auditorium, and comprehensive athletic facilities. Business optimism is rebounding according to JPMorgan Chase's 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey, with 74 percent of small business owners and 71 percent of middle market company leaders expressing optimism about their company's prospects for 2026.

    Governor Ivey recently signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law, marking one of her top priorities for this legislative session. The legislature will reconvene this week with the House meeting at 1 PM and Senate at 3 PM on Tuesday.

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  • Alabama Lawmakers Advance Economic and Environmental Policies with Landmark Legislation

    Alabama Lawmakers Advance Economic and Environmental Policies with Landmark Legislation
    2026/02/15
    Alabama's legislative session advances with key bills shaping policy and economy. The Senate passed a measure sponsored by Senators Donnie Chesteen and Troy Stubbs prohibiting state agencies from adopting environmental rules stricter than federal standards, requiring best available science where none exists, now headed to the House, according to JD Supra's legislative update. Companion bills by Senator Andrew Jones and Representative Leigh Hulsey tighten data center tax incentives, cutting abatements from 30 to 20 years starting 2027 and ending state sales tax breaks post-service, advancing in committees to protect ratepayers amid AI-driven growth, Maynard Nexsen reports. Public Service Commission reform by Senator Bobby Singleton and Representative Chip Brown shifts to appointments over elections for stability, while Save Our Bay legislation mandates 70 percent beneficial use of Mobile Bay dredged material and awaits the governor's signature.

    Economic wins spotlight growth. Huntsville City Council approved a $6 billion Eli Lilly campus at I-565 and Greenbrier Parkway, creating 450 jobs at $112,700 average salary plus 3,000 construction roles, the city's largest development, per Huntsville government news. Birmingham secured a $2 million state SEEDS Act grant for Ensley Works and Birmingport sites, funding master plans and improvements to attract logistics and manufacturing, Mayor Randall Woodfin announced via Bham Now.

    Education infrastructure shines with Doster Construction completing Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City, a 215,000-square-foot facility featuring gyms, auditorium, storm shelter, and athletics, ready for students. Gulf Shores High School nears 95 percent completion. Mobile leaders advanced Rangeline Road maintenance and Springdale Boulevard ditch repairs for safer infrastructure, City of Mobile pre-council notes.

    No major weather events reported recently.

    Looking Ahead: The House reconvenes February 17 at 1 p.m., Senate at 3 p.m., tackling PSC reforms, lottery push via Representative Phillip Ensler's Clean Lottery Act, and over 760 filed bills. Eli Lilly site work starts soon; watch data center debates.

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  • Alabama Lawmakers Pass Child Predator Death Penalty Act and Environmental Regulation Limits in Productive Legislative Week

    Alabama Lawmakers Pass Child Predator Death Penalty Act and Environmental Regulation Limits in Productive Legislative Week
    2026/02/12
    Alabama's legislature advanced key bills this week, including a measure passed by the Senate to limit state environmental regulations to federal standards or best available science, as reported by JD Supra. The Child Predator Death Penalty Act, making first-degree sexual offenses against children under 12 capital crimes, heads to Governor Kay Ivey's desk, according to legislative updates from JD Supra and News from the States. Lawmakers also introduced reforms to data center tax incentives, capping abatements at 20 years from 2027, and a bill restructuring Public Service Commission appointments to gubernatorial and legislative picks.

    In Mobile, city leaders discussed infrastructure upgrades during a February 10 pre-council meeting, approving cooperative agreements for Rangeline Road maintenance with the Alabama Department of Transportation and Southwest Mobile Chamber, alongside ditch improvements along Springdale Boulevard and Slava Creek, per City of Mobile records. Economic momentum surges with Governor Ivey announcing $15.7 million in SEEDS grants for 21 sites across rural counties like Blount and Walker, boosting site readiness for industry, as stated by the Governor's office and ABC 3340.

    Business thrives in steel and manufacturing: U.S. Steel invests $75 million in Fairfield for energy pipe production, ArcelorMittal commits $1.2 billion to electrical steel in Mobile County, and Eli Lilly plans a $6 billion Huntsville drug facility creating 450 jobs, per Site Selection and Huntsville announcements. Education sees a win with the completion of the new 215,000-square-foot Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City, featuring gyms, an auditorium, and storm shelter, courtesy of Doster Construction.

    No major severe weather hit recently, though ABC 3340 forecasts 1-3 inches of rain over Valentine's weekend with mild 60s highs.

    Looking Ahead: The legislature reconvenes Tuesday with three-day weeks possible to wrap by mid-April; watch Mobile Bay dredging bill and data center reforms. Huntsville Council votes soon on Eli Lilly incentives.

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  • Alabama Thrives: Record Investments, Legislative Progress, and Economic Momentum Forge Ahead in 2024

    Alabama Thrives: Record Investments, Legislative Progress, and Economic Momentum Forge Ahead in 2024
    2026/02/10
    Alabama continues to thrive amid legislative progress and economic highs, though tempered by poignant losses. Top headlines include the tragic death of eight-year-old Sarah Marsh from Mountain Brook, killed in Texas floods alongside missing campers, as reported by Alabama Daily News. State Representative Debbie Wood announced her resignation from her Lee and Chambers counties seat at month's end, according to the same source. State Superintendent Eric Mackey noted general improvements in school performance, prompting a lawmaker's proposal to tweak A-F report cards. Political columnist Steve Flowers highlighted the kickoff of 2026 races post-May deadlines.

    In government and politics, the legislature wrapped week four of its regular session with 677 bills introduced, 181 passing their house of origin, per Alabama Reporter. Enacted measures include repealing annexation laws and pilotage statutes. Floor actions target criminal justice, like expanded penalties for eluding police and child sex offenses as capital crimes, alongside digital policies requiring app age verification and parental consent. Senate confirmations went to port authority leaders Sandy Stimpson, Tony Cochran, and Patricia Sims. Budgets loom large at $3.7 billion for the General Fund and $9.9 billion for Education Trust.

    Business and economy shine brightly. Governor Kay Ivey touted a record $14.6 billion in 2025 investments across 234 projects, creating 9,388 jobs, led by Eli Lilly's $6 billion Huntsville pharma plant and ArcelorMittal's $1.2 billion Mobile steel facility, via Alabama Department of Commerce reports. Recent $15.7 million SEEDS grants fund 21 sites, boosting rural readiness, Governor Ivey announced. Federal funding secured by Congressman Dale Strong adds $15 million for North Alabama roads, bridges, airports, and workforce centers. U.S. Steel invests $75 million in Jefferson County upgrades.

    Community efforts advance with University of Alabama's Crimson Compass programs offering free college prep and ACT training to high schoolers. Infrastructure gains from SEEDS and federal projects enhance transport and skills training. No major recent weather events hit Alabama directly.

    Looking Ahead: The legislature reconvenes Tuesday for Day 11, eyeing budgets and key bills. Economic momentum builds with ongoing mega-projects and 2026 races heating up.

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  • Alabama Legislative Session Advances with Key Bills, Economic Wins, and Federal Funding Boost

    Alabama Legislative Session Advances with Key Bills, Economic Wins, and Federal Funding Boost
    2026/02/08
    Alabama's legislative session gained momentum this week as lawmakers advanced key bills during the third week of the 2026 Regular Session. According to the Alabama Reporter, 602 bills have been introduced, with 128 passing at least one chamber and 29 clearing both. Standout measures include the Child Predator Death Penalty Act, making first-degree rape or sexual torture of a child under 12 a capital offense, now headed to the Senate, and HB181 requiring 70 percent beneficial use of dredged material from Mobile Bay coastal areas. The House also passed the Laken Riley Act to boost state-local cooperation on federal immigration enforcement. Budget talks continue, with pending $3.7 billion General Fund and $9.9 billion Education Trust Fund proposals.

    Economically, Governor Kay Ivey highlighted a record-breaking 2025, with 234 projects driving $14.6 billion in investments and 9,388 new jobs, per the Alabama Department of Commerce report. Major wins include Eli Lilly's $6 billion Huntsville facility for pharmaceuticals, creating 450 jobs, and ArcelorMittal's $1.2 billion Mobile steel plant for EV motors. Rural areas shone too, with Georgia Pacific's $800 million Monroe County mill upgrade. Ivey recently approved $15.7 million in SEEDS grants for 21 industrial sites, accelerating infrastructure in counties like Colbert and Baldwin to attract more business.

    Community efforts advanced as U.S. Senator Katie Britt secured over $21 million in federal funding for North Alabama, funding AI research at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, bridge replacements, and road widening. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Satsuma schools and Auburn University, praising local workforce prep and civics education on her national tours. No major weather events disrupted the state recently.

    Looking Ahead: Listeners can anticipate the legislature reconvening February 3 for more floor action and budget progress, plus ongoing economic site developments under the Catalyst plan.

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  • Alabama Surges: $14.6 Billion Investment Sparks Economic Boom and Legislative Progress in 2025

    Alabama Surges: $14.6 Billion Investment Sparks Economic Boom and Legislative Progress in 2025
    2026/02/05
    Alabama is experiencing robust economic growth and active legislative progress amid shifting weather patterns. Governor Kay Ivey announced a record-breaking year for economic development in 2025, with 234 projects totaling $14.6 billion in capital investment and 9,388 new jobs, according to the Alabama Department of Commerce report. Standout investments include Eli Lillys $6 billion manufacturing facility in Huntsville creating 450 jobs, ArcelorMittals $1.2 billion electrical steel plant in Mobile adding over 200 positions, and Georgia Pacifics $800 million mill upgrade in Monroe County. Rural areas saw $2 billion in investments and 2,011 jobs, bolstered by programs like Growing Alabama, which recently granted $3.8 million for a new St. Clair County commerce park poised to generate over 1,000 jobs.

    In politics, the state legislature entered its third week with 602 bills introduced, including updates to campaign finance, data privacy, and Aniahs Law expansions, as reported by the Alabama State Bar. The Senate passed measures barring inheritance for those convicted of elder abuse and limiting nondisclosure agreements in sexual abuse cases. A Senate committee advanced Senate Bill 88 to exempt small school construction projects under $750,000 from certain state inspections, aiming to cut costs but sparking safety debates. U.S. Senator Katie Britt secured over $28.7 million for Central Alabama projects like airport upgrades, medical equipment, and bridges, plus $21.2 million for North Alabama infrastructure and research, through FY26 appropriations bills.

    Community efforts shine with $5.7 million for the Alabama Community College Systems workforce programs. Weather-wise, ABC3340 forecasts rain statewide tonight ahead of a cold front, with highs in the 40s tomorrow and lows in the 20s early Thursday, followed by mild conditions through next week.

    Looking Ahead: The legislature reconvenes Tuesday with committees on fiscal responsibility and economic development; watch for aerospace expansions highlighted at the Singapore Airshow and further federal funding votes.

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