Recently, Alabama received disappointing news that the FBI has decided not to relocate its training headquarters to Huntsville. While the FBI reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Redstone Arsenal as a strategic hub, the final decision to place the training facility elsewhere was influenced by one major factor: infrastructure.
This decision should serve as a wake-up call—not just for North Alabama, but for the entire state. The failure to secure this major federal project wasn’t because of a lack of talent, technology, or trust. It came down to roads. Congestion. Delays. Insufficient capacity for the rapid growth we are experiencing. In short, our infrastructure isn’t keeping pace with our progress.
We must face this reality with urgency and resolve. As your state representative, I am calling for immediate and sustained federal and state investment in the critical transportation arteries of North Alabama. These projects are no longer just “nice to have”—they are essential if we want to compete on the national and global stage…