The Daily Detail The Daily Detail for 3.13.26
Mar 13, 2026
Coverage of Alabama politics from budget battles to a new English rule for commercial drivers. Investigations into local water system mismanagement and a major Lockheed Martin expansion are discussed. National headlines include a Middle East tanker recovery, a synagogue vehicle attack, and heated exchanges over election integrity and voting laws.
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New CDL Law Requires English And Proof Of Eligibility
- Governor Kay Ivey signed a law requiring CDL applicants to speak and read English and prove U.S. work eligibility or citizenship.
- Ivey framed the law as a highway safety measure protecting families and commerce on Alabama roads.
CAW Report Shows Rate Hikes Amid Leaky Infrastructure
- Central Alabama Water's internal report (2001–2024) found financial and structural mismanagement with treated water lost to leaks while customers paid full rates.
- Water rates rose 354% over 23 years versus 79% inflation, prompting a revised 2026 budget and improvement plan.
Lockheed Martin Plans $150M Expansion And 800 Jobs
- Lockheed Martin will invest $150 million over five years to expand its Pike County facility on 3,800 acres, creating 800 jobs in Troy.
- Governor Ivey pledged state support for the company's continued investment in Alabama.