August 26, 2026 — Montgomery, AL
After years of stalled negotiations, state officials say alignment among the parties has cleared the way for a new Alabama State House building.
The new State House is expected to be ready for the Legislature’s organizational session, which begins Jan. 12, with the 2027 regular session starting Feb. 2.
Source: AL.com
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — August 24 – 30, 2026 | Vol. 1, No. 21 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
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