Red state, republican governor proposes new state gas tax at 10 cents/gallon. Road and bridge construction and maintenance, electric car infrastructure, and interestingly inland waterway projects. Cites need for bipartisanship. https://mynbc15.com/news/local/governor-ivey-releases-full-rebuild-alabama-infrastructure-plan 

Quick stay at the LA Omni last week. Nice place. But they don’t allow rideshare into the hotel driveway area, so I’ll find other places to stay. Also there are much more interesting locations.

Omni Hotel Tile Floor