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Alabama Senate Passes $3.72B Budget, Highway 43 Debate

Alabama Senate Passes $3.72B Budget, Highway 43 Debate

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March 12, 20261m 24s

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Alabamas Senate passes major budget bills, allocating $3.72 billion for fiscal year 2027, including a 2% pay raise for state employees. A separate bill adds $59.8 million for debt service on transportation projects, with controversy surrounding the West Alabama Corridor project. Senator Chris Elliott warns the project could limit road work across Alabama for decades, while Senate leader Albritton emphasizes the need for more roads overall.

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