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Alabama's New State House Ready by January | Birmingham News
Alabama’s lawmakers are set to move into a brand-new $400 million State House by January, with staff relocating even before election day in November. Replacing a 60-year-old building originally built for the Highway Department and plagued by crumbling infrastructure—including elevator failures, AC issues, and flooding—the new facility is a major upgrade. Designed specifically for legislative use, it includes a modern parking deck and custom furniture crafted by inmates in a state cabinetmaking program. The Retirement Systems of Alabama is overseeing construction and leasing the building…
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