Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Might Not Benefit Alabama Much

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One thing President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll do in office is push for a huge infrastructure package. That sounds like good news for Alabama, which has numerous miles of highways, bridges and roads that need serious repair. But Trump’s efforts might not be as beneficial to Alabama as you might think. We talk about why in this week’s Magic City Marketplace.

 

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