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All federal stories from Birmingham.
A $2.3 billion infrastructure announcement released yesterday targets cities like ours—but local officials warn the money won't arrive fast enough to prevent this summer's worst damage.
The Regional Transportation Authority loses $47 million in annual federal funding as Congress debates infrastructure priorities, leaving commuters facing longer waits and route consolidations across the city.
New EPA climate directives are forcing the city's major outdoor celebrations to relocate or cancel, raising questions about federal liability and local budgets.
Workforce development programs across the city face closure after Washington halts funding mid-fiscal year, forcing administrators to make cuts just as summer hiring season peaks.