State Manufacture Alabama announces first board member to represent the automotive industry Karen Johnston, who is the regional director for Toyota North America’s Government Affairs team, will serve a two-year term, effective April 8, 2022. StaffApril 19, 2022
Economy Alabama March unemployment rate ties historic low of 2.9 percent The number of unemployed people also hit a new record low. StaffApril 18, 2022
Education Governor signs Education Trust Fund Governor Ivey noted the strategic investments the state is making in students. StaffApril 15, 2022
Economy Hyundai to add first all-electric Genesis GV70, Santa Fe hybrid to Alabama production Hyundai plans to invest $300 million and create 200 jobs at its only U.S. manufacturing center. StaffApril 14, 2022
Legislature Governor Ivey signs Nick Risner Act into law It will bar those convicted of using a deadly weapon to kill someone from being released early under Alabama’s “Good Time” law. StaffApril 14, 2022
Legislature Governor Ivey signs three notable bills to improve Alabama communities Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed three notable bills into law aimed at improving Alabama communities. StaffApril 13, 2022
Elections Marie Manning running for Alabama State School Board District 6 includes Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cullman, Etowah, Marshall, St. Clair, and Talladega counties. StaffApril 13, 2022
Education Lt. Gov. Ainsworth: 53 public schools receiving prestigious “Purple Star” designation The designation for their efforts to assist military children with school transition and developing programs that recognize military service. StaffApril 13, 2022
Economy Inflation overtakes labor quality as top business problem for small businesses Thirty-one percent of owners reported that inflation was the single most important problem in their business. StaffApril 13, 2022
Education Governor announces 36 new classrooms funded by P-3 P-3 is funded by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education through the governor’s Strong Start, Strong Finish education initiative. StaffApril 11, 2022