12/28: New report says Alabama is getting greener

ALABAMA: New report says Alabama is getting greener

The report shows the state is making the biggest strides in construction, as the energy price increases over the last few years have spurred people to begin constructing more efficient buildings.

There is room for improvement -- free curbside recycling still hasn't been implemented in Mobile. And, existing pollution laws need to be enforced.

Also in the South:

ARKANSAS: State's only nuclear power plant turns 35 amid climate change debate

FLORIDA: State's schools to apply for $700,000 federal grant

GEORGIA: State's small towns hammered by drop in tax revenues

KENTUCKY: Unemployment benefits extended into 2010 in Kentucky

LOUISIANA: Analysis: Louisiana could lose a House seat

MISSISSIPPI: New study shows recession hit Mississippi hard

NORTH CAROLINA: Former Christmas trees used to fight beach erosion in NC

SOUTH CAROLINA: Where's S.C. headed? An Insider Advantage/Statehouse Report poll

TENNESSEE: Budget cut could mean no state troopers in 13 counties, fewer in state

VIRGINIA: Mental health care, public safety may be partially cut from budget

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