enters 2026 amid significant political transitions and economic momentum. NBC 15 reports that six of the seven Alabama Constitutional offices lack incumbents running, marking one of the largest leadership shake-ups in recent years. State Representative Terri Collins announced her retirement from the Decatur district, according to WHNT News 19. The legislature convenes January 13 for its regular session, focusing on budgets amid rising costs for prisons, Medicaid, and mental health, as noted by Alabama Daily News publisher Todd Stacy. New laws effective now include tighter hemp product regulations and the Move on When Ready program allowing high school juniors and seniors to earn dual credits, per Tuscaloosa Thread.

Economically, optimism prevails with projects like Owens Corning's asphalt shingle plant breaking ground in Prattville, creating nearly 100 jobs, and Meta's $1.5 billion AI data center launching in Montgomery by late year, according to CentrAL Inc. Demopolis sees growth from the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus and Brasfield & Gorrie's West Alabama Corridor office, while Mobile advances Cooper Riverside Park rebuild and other initiatives under new leadership, as covered by The Bama Buzz. Education expansions include a new YMCA at Alabama State University, Pike Road High School construction, and Birmingham's McWane Economic Education Center.

Public safety benefits from $2.25 million in grants for law enforcement upgrades. No major recent weather events dominate headlines, though communities monitor routine Gulf Coast conditions.

Looking Ahead: Watch the legislative session for potential regulatory and ethics reforms, alongside completions like Jasper Lumber's $135 million sawmill upgrade and Mobile Arena. Federal lawmakers, including Senator Tommy Tuberville, prioritize fiscal accountability and healthcare, per Yellowhammer News.

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Alabama enters 2026 with a wave of new laws taking effect today, headlining the state's evolving regulatory landscape. According to STL.News, key changes include stricter licensing and testing for consumable hemp products under House Bill 445, managed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, which imposes a 10 percent excise tax and aims to enhance consumer safety by limiting intoxicating cannabinoids and improving labeling. Alabama Reporter confirms this comprehensive framework restructures the hemp market, allowing sales only by licensed retailers like specialty shops and pharmacies. Additional measures mandate age verification on digital platforms to protect minors and refine tax codes for the 2026 filing year, while bolstering state agencies' enforcement powers.

In politics, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong highlighted 2025 successes, including securing Space Command's permanent home in Huntsville and over $4.2 billion for NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center via the Working Families Tax Cut Act, per 256 Today. He also delivered $24.7 million in community funding for infrastructure like water treatment in Ardmore and sewer upgrades in Triana. Statewide, candidate qualifying for 2026 elections opens January 5, with races for lieutenant governor drawing contenders like Rep. Phillip Ensler, who vows to push gambling reform, as noted by GoSpinNow and a local YouTube political update.

Economically, Central Alabama Community College broke ground on a Center of Excellence for advanced manufacturing, cyber, and AI training at its Prattville Campus, aligning education with Manufacturing 4.0 demands. Environmentally, concerns persist over Alabama Power's coal ash ponds at sites like Plant Barry, which could inundate 25 square miles of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta if breached, according to WBHM.

Communities see progress too: Talladega City Schools proposes a $50 million new high school and football complex at the former Zora Ellis site, seeking city sales tax support for construction starting summer 2026, Sylacauga News reports. No major recent weather events have dominated headlines.

Looking Ahead: Watch 2026 election qualifiers, the ASCE Winter Meeting on February 26 in Mobile focusing on infrastructure, and ongoing hemp compliance adjustments.

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Alabama wraps up 2025 with key legislative wins and economic momentum amid federal funding challenges. Lawmakers banned Glock switches, devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns, following a deadly Birmingham shooting that killed four and injured seventeen, according to Alabama Public Radio. They also cut the sales tax on groceries by one percent effective September first, eliminated taxes on infant supplies and feminine hygiene products, and restricted cell phones in public schools. Governor Kay Ivey announced over 203 million dollars in federal funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program, targeting initiatives like maternal health, mental health, and rural workforce development, as reported by the Governor's office and ABC3340.

Economically, growth shines in rural and urban areas. Daleville secured a 120 thousand dollar grant for a new Roberts Grocery store, creating 15 jobs, per Wiregrass Daily News. Athens landed 300 thousand dollars for infrastructure to support a 57 thousand square foot food city project bringing 100 jobs, according to Hville Blast. Baldwin County saw expansions like Buttigs 61 million dollar manufacturing facility and Kaishan Compressors 11 million dollar upgrade, boosting jobs and logistics, as noted by Gulf Coast Media. Construction booms with University of Alabama projects topping 54 million dollars for medical facility upgrades and research centers, via The Bama Buzz, alongside Auburns technology park and school expansions.

Community efforts advance education and infrastructure. Russell County Schools builds a multiplex sports facility by summer 2026, while Auburn opens pickleball courts and plans a 400 million dollar school master plan, from Business Alabama. Public safety sees a proposed parole criteria bill from Representative Chris England. Federal SNAP cuts threaten rural grocers reliant on the program for 40 percent of revenue, warns Feeding Alabama.

No major recent weather events reported.

Looking Ahead: Alabamas 2026 legislative session begins soon with health cost debates and rural strategy rollout. Watch Foileys new fire station, public works campus, and coastal restoration grants.

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Alabama listeners are following several key developments this week across politics, the economy, and community life.

In Montgomery, Alabama Daily News reports that State Rep. Debbie Wood will resign her House seat representing parts of Lee and Chambers counties at the end of the month, setting up a forthcoming special election and reshaping the House lineup ahead of the 2026 races.[Alabama Daily News] NBC 15 in Mobile notes that Sen. Greg Albritton has pre-filed two bills for the 2026 session that would prevent cities from collecting certain sales taxes from non-residents, a move that could significantly affect municipal revenues while responding to an ongoing lawsuit over how the state distributes online sales tax, known as the Simplified Sellers Use Tax.[NBC 15]

On criminal justice, ABC 33/40 reports that new bills HB70 and HB76 would mark major death-penalty reforms.[ABC 33/40] HB70 would allow resentencing for some death-row inmates whose judges overrode jury life recommendations before judicial override was abolished in 2017, while HB76 proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the death penalty statewide, subject to voter approval in 2028.[ABC 33/40]

Economically, rural and small-city investment continues to be a bright spot. According to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant to support a new Ace Hardware in Tallapoosa County, with associated road improvements aimed at boosting safety and commerce along a major highway corridor.[ADECA] Yellowhammer News reports that Bad Boy Mowers plans a $10.5 million tractor assembly plant in Monroeville, expected to produce about 9,000 tractors a year and reinforcing rural manufacturing growth.[Yellowhammer News] In Athens, city officials say a $300,000 grant approved by Gov. Ivey will support infrastructure and a 57,000‑square‑foot food distribution facility projected to bring around 100 jobs, with the city committing additional local funds.[Hville Blast]

Community and education initiatives are also advancing. The Cullman Tribune highlights that Cullman County Schools secured an $18 million grant for a new STEM academy and career center focused on workforce readiness, alongside record report-card scores for both city and county systems.[The Cullman Tribune] Business Alabama reports that Auburn City Schools have launched a 10‑year, $400 million facilities plan that includes a second high school, a new middle school, and multiple campus rebuilds, while the city of Auburn continues major investments in parks and an expanded technology park to attract industry.[Business Alabama] ABC 33/40 adds that Main Street Alabama communities such as Anniston, Calera, and Leeds are seeing dozens of new businesses, hundreds of jobs, and tens of millions of dollars in downtown public and private investment, supported by federal and state grants for historic revitalization.[ABC 33/40 Main Street report]

Weather-wise, ABC 33/40’s Weather Authority notes that Alabama is experiencing unusually warm, foggy conditions heading into the weekend, with dense fog advisories in parts of the state and only modest improvement in widespread moderate drought, as more than half of Alabama remains abnormally dry or in drought status.[ABC 33/40 Weather]

Looking Ahead, listeners will want to watch how the legislature handles proposed tax changes and death-penalty reforms, track hiring and construction timelines for new industrial and retail projects from Monroeville to Athens, and monitor evolving drought and winter weather patterns as the new year approaches.

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Alabama is closing out the year with a mix of political debate, economic investment and community-focused projects shaping daily life across the state. Alabama Daily News reports that State Rep. Debbie Wood will resign her House seat at the end of the month, opening a vacancy in a district covering parts of Lee and Chambers counties and adding one more moving piece to an already active 2026 election cycle. Alabama Daily News also notes growing attention on those upcoming statewide races as candidates and parties begin positioning for next year’s contests.

According to NBC 15 in Mobile, Escambia County Senator Greg Albritton has prefiled two bills for the 2026 legislative session that would stop cities from collecting local sales tax from non-residents, either by not charging it or by refunding it back to the shopper’s home jurisdiction. NBC 15 reports that Albritton frames the proposal as a fairness issue for rural counties but acknowledges it would significantly cut revenue for cities that depend on shopper-driven sales tax.

From the governor’s office, Governor Kay Ivey has signed an executive order creating the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group, which will recommend strategies to stabilize and improve rural hospitals and clinics, according to the Governor’s Office news releases. The Governor’s Office also reports new economic development wins, including a planned Bad Boy Mowers tractor assembly plant in Monroeville, a $10.5 million investment expected to create about 50 jobs, and a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant to Tallapoosa County to support road and drainage work for a new Ace Hardware near Lake Martin, projected to employ 11 people.

Local economic and infrastructure improvements are visible across several communities. Hville Blast reports that Athens has secured a $300,000 state grant, matched by more than $300,000 in local funds, to build infrastructure for a 57,000-square-foot Food Lion distribution project expected to bring roughly 100 new jobs. Business Alabama highlights a $15 million expansion of Bishop State Community College’s Southwest Instructional Site in Mobile, adding training space for cosmetology, HVAC and aviation programs to strengthen the local workforce. The Cullman Tribune notes that Cullman City leaders delivered a $600,000 installment toward a 10-year, $6 million capital plan for school safety and growth, while Cullman County Schools landed an $18 million grant for a new STEM academy and career center aimed at workforce readiness.

On the public health front, WVTM 13 in Birmingham reports a sharp rise in flu activity, with positive test rates jumping from about 4 percent to 14 percent over a week, prompting doctors to warn listeners to take precautions during holiday gatherings.

Looking ahead, listeners can expect intensified debate over Senator Albritton’s tax proposal, continued build-out of new education and workforce facilities in places like Mobile, Cullman and Athens, and further recommendations from the new rural health advisory group as lawmakers prepare for the 2026 session.

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Alabama is experiencing significant economic momentum as major investments reshape the state's industrial landscape. Eli Lilly announced a six billion dollar pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Huntsville, marking one of the largest industrial investments in state history[3]. Construction begins in 2026 and will create three thousand construction jobs, with the facility producing active pharmaceutical ingredients for treatments including obesity medications[3]. Governor Kay Ivey hailed the project as generating up to four dollars in local economic activity for every dollar spent[3].

Beyond pharmaceuticals, Alabama's port infrastructure is modernizing with the Alabama Port Authority launching a one hundred million dollar redevelopment of Pier B South at the Port of Mobile[8]. The project transforms a facility built in the nineteen twenties into a modern berth supporting breakbulk trade for major steel and forest products companies[8]. The port authority reports warehouse upgrades will increase storage capacity by more than one hundred ten thousand square feet by next year[8].

Education continues receiving substantial investment across the state. Cullman County Schools secured eighteen million dollars, the largest grant in system history, to build a STEM academy and career center focused on workforce readiness[9]. Both city and county school systems posted their highest scores ever on the Alabama State Report Card[9]. Bishop State Community College completed a fifteen million dollar expansion at its Southwest Instructional Site in Mobile, adding cosmetology and nail technology wings alongside HVAC training facilities[4]. The downtown Delchamps Student Life Complex renovation is expected completion in twenty twenty seven[4].

Meanwhile, Alabama's legislative session continues advancing policy reforms. The state legislature is studying court costs and fee uniformity through HJR 163, creating a commission to examine fines and fees systems across jurisdictions[2]. This effort aligns with national momentum toward fines and fees reform, with advocates noting that revenue driven enforcement disproportionately impacts low income communities[2].

The state also witnessed notable leadership changes this month. State Representative Debbie Wood, who represented portions of Lee and Chambers counties since twenty eighteen, announced her resignation effective end of month[1].

Weather conditions remain mild heading into the holiday week, with highs mostly in the sixties, though South Alabama has chances of low seventies on Christmas Day[5]. The forecast shows generally dry conditions through the week with cool mornings[10].

Alabama's diversified growth extends beyond major manufacturing and infrastructure investments. Bad Boy Mowers announced a ten point five million dollar tractor assembly plant investment in Monroeville, bringing fifty jobs to the region[11]. Additionally, Korean economic development advisors recently visited Alabama to tour key sites as the state expands its foreign business development operations[16].

These developments signal sustained economic expansion and strategic workforce preparation positioning Alabama for continued growth in manufacturing, logistics and advanced industries.

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According to Alabama Daily News, one of the most closely watched political stories is the coming reshuffle in Montgomery, with Representative Debbie Wood announcing she will resign her State House seat at the end of the month after representing parts of Lee and Chambers counties since 2018, triggering a special election and adding another wrinkle to positioning for the 2026 races already heating up. Alabama Daily News political columnist Steve Flowers reports that campaigns for key 2026 statewide offices are effectively under way, as party leaders and donors begin lining up behind early contenders.

Governor Kay Ivey’s office has been active on policy, especially around health care and economic development. The Governor’s Office reports that she signed Executive Order 741 to create the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group, tasked with advising on ways to stabilize and modernize care in underserved communities. The same office also announced major industrial projects, including pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly’s plan to invest more than 6 billion dollars in an advanced manufacturing plant in Huntsville, a facility expected to create thousands of high‑wage jobs over the next decade and deepen the state’s foothold in life sciences manufacturing.

Area Development and the Alabama Department of Commerce highlight that the Eli Lilly project will anchor a more than one‑million‑square‑foot operation near I‑565 in Huntsville, reinforcing North Alabama’s status as a hub for high‑tech and biotech industry. Business Alabama reports additional business momentum, from L.L. Bean’s first Alabama store in Huntsville to new corporate expansions and arts investments, signaling broad‑based growth heading into 2026.

On the broader education and workforce front, the Alabama Political Reporter notes that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education has approved about 2.7 billion dollars in budget requests for public colleges and universities for Fiscal Year 2027, roughly a 6 percent increase, along with new degree programs in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and other high‑demand fields. Commission leaders say Alabama has added roughly 470,000 credentialed workers since 2018 under the state’s Success Plus workforce initiative, bringing it close to Governor Ivey’s goal of 500,000. Business Alabama further reports that Bishop State Community College in Mobile has completed a 15 million dollar expansion of its Southwest Instructional Site to bolster workforce training facilities, including new wings for HVAC, aviation, and cosmetology.

At the local level, the Cullman Tribune reports that the City of Cullman has delivered the fifth of ten planned 600,000‑dollar installments to support Cullman City Schools’ long‑term Safety and Growth Capital Plan, helping fund major improvements at the middle and new intermediate schools. In coastal Alabama, NBC 15 in Mobile reports that State Senator Chris Elliott is drafting legislation to ban so‑called thin‑layer dredge material placement in Mobile Bay, a practice environmental advocates like Mobile Baykeeper argue is damaging the ecosystem, while port officials insist the technique is critical to maintaining navigable shipping channels.

Recent days have not brought a major in‑state severe weather disaster, but Alabama Daily News and national outlets continue to spotlight regional flooding in Texas that claimed the life of an eight‑year‑old Alabama girl camping with family, a reminder of how Gulf and interstate weather systems can affect Alabama families even beyond state lines.

Looking ahead, listeners will want to watch the special election to replace Representative Debbie Wood, the 2026 legislative session debates over higher‑education funding and environmental policy on the coast, and the early steps toward building out Eli Lilly’s record‑setting Huntsville plant as Alabama competes for more clean‑energy and life‑science manufacturing investment.

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Alabama listeners are watching a state in motion, with politics, economic development, and community change all unfolding at once.

In state politics, former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has formally launched a campaign for governor, telling supporters he wants to rekindle “hope for a stronger democracy” and frame issues around what he calls core Alabama values of hard work, fairness, and dignity for all, according to historian Heather Cox Richardson’s report on his announcement. Heather Cox Richardson notes that if he wins the Democratic primary he is likely to face current U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville in a high-profile 2026 showdown. At the same time, Alabama Daily News reports that Republican Rep. Debbie Wood will resign her State House seat at the end of the month, setting up a special election and reshaping representation in parts of Lee and Chambers counties.

Policy debates continue beyond elections. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund and ACLU of Alabama have appealed a federal decision that left in place SB 129, a campus “divisive concepts” law that restricts public university teaching and programs related to race, gender, and diversity, which civil-rights groups argue censors classrooms and harms Black and LGBTQ+ students. The Legal Defense Fund says the case now heads to the Eleventh Circuit. Along the Gulf Coast, NBC 15 reports that state Sen. Chris Elliott is drafting legislation to ban thin-layer dredge material placement in Mobile Bay after environmental groups, including Mobile Baykeeper, raised concerns about so-called “mud dumping” and its impact on the estuary.

Economically, manufacturing and technology continue to expand. Alabama NewsCenter reports that Bad Boy Mowers will invest about 10.5 million dollars in a tractor manufacturing plant in Monroeville, expected to produce up to 9,000 tractors a year and add new industrial jobs in Monroe County. Data Center Knowledge notes AT&T plans a 40 million dollar upgrade to its Hoover data center, while Alabama’s broader data-center boom, highlighted by the Franklin County Times in discussion of Meta’s 1.5 billion dollar Montgomery facility and a proposed 14 billion dollar Bessemer campus, could bring thousands of construction and high-tech jobs along with major new tax revenues over time.

Community and education investments are also visible. Business Alabama reports that the University of South Alabama Foundation has approved an additional 9.33 million dollar package of land and cash for the new 230 million dollar Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine building in Mobile, a project expected to open in 2027 and expand medical education capacity in the state.

Weather-wise, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency warns that an Arctic front will bring the coldest air of the season, with single-digit wind chills in parts of north Alabama and hard freezes as lows drop into the teens and 20s, while ABC 33/40’s James Spann describes a rapid shift from mild 60s and 70s to deep winter conditions by Sunday and Monday.

Looking ahead, listeners should watch the emerging governor’s race between Doug Jones and likely Republican rivals, the legal battle over SB 129 in federal court, legislative moves on Mobile Bay dredging and other environmental rules, and how the state manages its fast-growing data-center and manufacturing corridors to spread jobs while protecting local infrastructure and ecosystems.

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Alabama continues to make strides in economic development and education amid a mix of political shifts and community challenges. Governor Kay Ivey announced that pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company plans a $6 billion advanced manufacturing facility in Huntsville, the largest private investment in state history, creating 450 permanent jobs and 3,000 construction positions starting in 2026, according to the Governors Office. This bolsters Alabamas bioscience sector, already generating $7.3 billion annually, with direct rail access enhancing its appeal, as noted by Norfolk Southern. Meanwhile, Bad Boy Mowers will invest $10.5 million in a tractor assembly plant in Monroeville, adding 50 jobs in a former distribution center, Governor Ivey called a big win for Monroe County.

In politics, State Representative Debbie Wood plans to resign her seat representing Lee and Chambers counties at months end, per Alabama Daily News. A University of Alabama freshman, Daniel DiDonato, drew the new state Senate redistricting map selected by a federal judge to comply with Voting Rights Act requirements, though the state is appealing. The 2025 legislative session wrapped with education funding overhauls amid filibusters. Legal challenges persist over SB 129, Alabamas campus censorship law restricting DEI topics, as professors, students, and the NAACP appeal a federal courts refusal to block it, arguing it chills academic freedom, according to the Legal Defense Fund and ACLU of Alabama.

Education sees growth with Bloomberg Philanthropies $10 million commitment for HBCU-linked charter schools, including I Dream Big Academy at Stillman College and D.C. Wolfe in Shorter opening in 2026. Huntsville City Schools broke ground on a $56 million shared elementary campus for Montview and ASFL, set for 2027. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved $2.7 billion in college budgets and new degrees in AI and data science.

Tragically, eight-year-old Sarah Marsh from Mountain Brook died in Texas floods, with campers still missing, Alabama Daily News reports. No major local weather events noted recently.

Looking Ahead: Watch 2026 elections heating up, Eli Lilly construction, and the SB 129 appeal in the Eleventh Circuit, alongside legislative sessions resuming.

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Alabama is entering a pivotal moment, with politics, the economy, and community life all in motion. According to KSAT and Courthouse News, former U.S. Senator Doug Jones has formally launched a campaign for governor, positioning himself as a unifying alternative and calling for Medicaid expansion and a state lottery, while a likely matchup looms with Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville, who is also running for the state’s top job and previously defeated Jones in 2020. KSAT reports that Jones is framing the race around healthcare access and rural hospital survival, themes that could reshape the gubernatorial debate.

Inside state government, Alabama Daily News notes that lawmakers wrapped a combative 2025 legislative session highlighted by overhauls to education funding and filibuster-heavy final days, setting the stage for 2026 election battles. The City of Mobile reports it is moving to join Tuscaloosa’s lawsuit over the state’s handling of internet sales tax collections, challenging how the Simplified Sellers Use Tax affects local revenues and arguing that current structures are “decimating municipalities” and unfair to communities of all sizes.

On the economic front, Governor Kay Ivey’s office and the City of Huntsville announce that pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly will invest more than 6 billion dollars in a next-generation manufacturing facility in Huntsville, the largest initial private industrial investment in Alabama history and expected to create at least 450 high-paying jobs and billions in long-term economic impact. Governor Ivey’s office also reports a 10.5 million dollar Bad Boy Mowers tractor plant in Monroeville that will add about 50 jobs, underscoring continued manufacturing growth.

Community and education projects are advancing across the state. Bham Now reports the University of Alabama at Birmingham is driving 872 million dollars in construction and renovation, including new genomic medicine and biotech facilities and an expanded emergency department to meet rising healthcare demand. School Construction News says Huntsville City Schools have broken ground on a 56 million dollar shared elementary campus, part of a long-range capital plan to modernize facilities and boost STEM education. Wiregrass Daily News notes Dothan Tech has received a 94,000 dollar grant from the Alabama Department of Education to upgrade career and technical education equipment, aligning training with high-demand jobs.

Weather is turning sharply colder. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency and meteorologist James Spann report an Arctic front bringing the coldest air of the season, with lows in the teens and 20s, single-digit wind chills in the north, and potential brief freezing drizzle in far north Alabama, prompting freeze concerns and public safety advisories.

Looking ahead, listeners should watch the emerging governor’s race, upcoming legislative maneuvering on taxes and education, progress on the Huntsville Lilly plant and UAB projects, and how the state weathers this early-season deep freeze.

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