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Federal Infrastructure Dollars Reach the South Unevenly, Analysis Finds
Alabama ranks in the middle of the pack for obligated highway funds.
By Rebecca Hollins · 5 min read · Video
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National News
American news read through a Birmingham lens — what national decisions mean for Alabama.
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A Quiet Shift in How Washington Funds Rural Hospitals
Rule changes could steady a dozen Alabama facilities — or hasten closures.
By Peter Marsh · September 15, 2026
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Census Estimates Show the Sun Belt Still Gaining
Metro Birmingham grew modestly while coastal Alabama surged.
By Rebecca Hollins · September 14, 2026
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Interstate Freight Bottlenecks Move South
Rail congestion is reshaping trucking routes through central Alabama.
By Peter Marsh · September 13, 2026
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The National Teacher Shortage Reaches a Turning Point
Signing bonuses have plateaued as districts rethink pay ladders.
By Joyce Bannerman · September 13, 2026
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Federal Housing Vouchers Go Unused in Much of the South
Landlord participation, not funding, is the binding constraint.
By Rebecca Hollins · September 12, 2026
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New Rules on Water Quality Land Hard in Industrial Counties
Regulators gave utilities a decade to comply. Some want twenty years.
By Peter Marsh · September 11, 2026
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Small Manufacturers Report Their Strongest Order Books Since 2019
Suppliers in the Southeast say the recovery is uneven by sector.
By Joyce Bannerman · September 10, 2026
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A Renewed Debate Over the Federal Disaster Formula
Repeated tornado seasons have tested Alabama's share of relief.
By Rebecca Hollins · September 10, 2026
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Broadband Buildouts Hit the Last, Hardest Miles
Crews are trenching to homes that no map ever recorded.
By Peter Marsh · September 9, 2026
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How Immigration Policy Is Remaking Southern Labor Markets
Poultry, construction and health care feel the shifts first.
By Joyce Bannerman · September 8, 2026
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The Slow Federal Retreat From Coal Country Obligations
Pension and reclamation funds face a 2030 cliff.
By Peter Marsh · September 7, 2026
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Prescription Pricing Rules Begin to Bite at the Pharmacy Counter
Independent pharmacists say margins are thinner than the savings.
By Joyce Bannerman · September 6, 2026
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A Bipartisan Push to Modernize the Air Traffic System
Regional airports, including Birmingham, would see equipment upgrades.
By Rebecca Hollins · September 6, 2026
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Student Loan Servicing Errors Draw Federal Scrutiny
Borrowers in Alabama reported some of the highest complaint rates.
By Joyce Bannerman · September 5, 2026