Alabama Politics
Doug Jones outlines data center policies at Lowndes County town hall
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones laid out his approach to regulating data center development and related utility costs during a town hall in Lowndes County, as the issue continues to shape the 2026 governor’s race against Tommy Tuberville. Source: Alabama Reflector
Alabama voters to consider Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, school prayer amendments
Alabama voters will decide on constitutional amendments addressing the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, and school prayer in an upcoming election. Source: Alabama Reflector
Alabama Education
Alabama State Board of Education approves $6.8 billion budget request for 2028
The state board approved a $6.8 billion budget request to send to lawmakers for the 2028 fiscal year, setting up funding priorities for K-12 schools statewide. Source: Alabama Reflector
Economic Development
REAMCO chooses Harpersville for $13.8 million investment
Electrical equipment manufacturer REAMCO plans to invest $13.8 million to acquire and upgrade a building in Harpersville, creating 72 jobs over three years, with more than $7 million earmarked for new manufacturing equipment. Source: Business Alabama
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Kay Ivey highlighted Alabama’s move to seventh nationally (from eighth) on Area Development’s 2026 Top States for Doing Business report, citing low costs, tax advantages, and workforce investment. Source: Alabama Political Reporter
Rural Health
Nearly $55 million awarded to boost healthcare access across rural Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey announced 34 new grants totaling nearly $55 million under the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program, the second round of funding this year; the state hospital association says 27 of Alabama’s 52 rural hospitals remain at risk of closing. Source: WBRC
Compiled automatically from Alabama news outlets for Bibb Voice. Coverage of Bibb County and its towns was thin today; check back tomorrow.
