Last week, a report from Alabama Daily News via the Bond Buyer revealed that the Alabama Highway Authority is selling $730 million in bonds to fund 80 miles of the West Alabama Corridor project.

The debt is to be repaid from Rebuild Alabama Act gas tax revenue over 20 years.

The announcement caught many by surprise, including Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who has very publicly criticized the project.

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) discussed that obligation, calling it an "aspirational project" being handled in a "very fiscally irresponsible manner."

"At least, you know, two and a half [governor terms]," he explained. "This is a 20-year bond issuance. And so what she's doing is obligating these funds for 2

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