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Alabama's Year-End Roundup: Economic Growth, Political Shifts, and Community Development Highlight State's Progress
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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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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By Inception Point AiAlabama 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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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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