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Alabama's Economic Boom: Record $14.6B Investment Sparks Growth and Legislative Action in 2026

Alabama's Economic Boom: Record $14.6B Investment Sparks Growth and Legislative Action in 2026

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 Alabama marks a dynamic start to 2026 with robust economic gains, active legislative moves, and looming winter weather threats. Governor Kay Ivey highlighted a record-breaking 2025 for economic development, announcing 234 projects totaling $14.6 billion in capital investment and 9,388 new jobs, led by Eli Lilly's $6 billion pharmaceutical facility in Huntsville and Limestone County creating 450 skilled positions, according to the Alabama Department of Commerce report. ArcelorMittal's $1.2 billion Mobile County steel plant for EV motors and Owens Corning's $325 million shingle factory in Prattville added to the momentum, while rural areas secured $2 billion in investments, including Georgia Pacific's $800 million mill upgrade in Monroe County.

In politics, the legislature kicked off its regular session, introducing 449 bills on topics from criminal law and consumer protections to budgets, with the $3.7 billion General Fund and $9.9 billion Education Trust Fund proposals advancing. State Representative Debbie Wood plans to resign her seat at month's end, per Alabama Daily News, amid early buzz on 2026 races. Ivey also awarded over $40 million in ATRIP-II grants for 25 road and bridge projects under Rebuild Alabama, building on $2 billion invested since 2019. President Trump endorsed Barry Moore for U.S. Senate.

Communities see progress in education and infrastructure, like Opelika's $40 million joint investment to expand Fox Run School for growing enrollment, and steady school improvements noted by State Superintendent Eric Mackey. Tragically, eight-year-old Sarah Marsh from Mountain Brook died in Texas floods. A significant winter weather event looms, with freezing rain, sleet, and snow forecast north of I-20 this weekend, potentially causing power outages and hazardous roads, warns the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.

Looking Ahead: Watch for legislative budget debates, more Rebuild Alabama contracts, and winter storm impacts through Tuesday. The session continues Tuesday at 3 p.m.

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