Economy
A $25 million state investment could unlock federal matches, add jobs and reconnect rural residents to opportunities, researchers said.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Andrew Sneed on challenging Dale Strong: “Nobody was speaking up”
Civil Rights foot soldiers, Birmingham youth launch voting rights push
Opinion | Alabama attorney general: Courts are no place to defend state constitution
Katherine Robertson appoints new campaign manager
Analysis | Tuberville’s residency case may test the Alabama Constitution
- Governor
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Report: Funding public transit could close Alabama’s workforce shortage
US Steel invests $475 million in Fairfield plant
Alabama wins Area Development’s Silver Shovel Award for economic development
Alabama home sales, prices rise as summer buying heats up
Alabama unemployment rises to 3 percent as wages hit record
- National
Marshall urges court to dismiss Colorado’s Space Command challenge
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Aderholt helps unveil America 250 congressional time capsule
Jerry Carl earns endorsements from manufacturers, electric cooperatives in CD1 race
Trump admin to include Conecuh Forest in oil and gas sale despite environmental concerns
- Education
Alabama adds 64 First Class Pre-K classrooms for 2026
University of South Alabama gains state-of-the-art weather tools through partnership
Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences readies for opening day
Be Pro Be Proud taps 30-year Alabama educator to lead statewide effort
Alabama State University, Morris Brown College sign partnership agreement
- Health
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
Alabama lawmakers reflect on Dobbs decision on landmark ruling’s anniversary
Opinion | Whose job is the road?
- Opinion
Opinion | When the constitution asks a question, courts must answer
Opinion | Familiarity breeds indifference
Opinion | Alabama attorney general: Courts are no place to defend state constitution
Opinion | Change is coming to Riverchase Galleria, and Hoover is ready
Opinion | Republican runoff results revealing
Economy
The planned upgrades will allow new heat-treated products and training programs, with congresspeople touting the investment as aiding local job growth.
Economy
Record 2025 investments in aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals and automotive projects brought $14.6 billion and 9,388 new jobs.
Economy
Lower mortgage rates, more listings and steady job growth helped shape a busy summer market despite lingering affordability concerns.
Economy
State officials pointed to record wage and salary employment and rising weekly pay, even as the number of unemployed Alabamians increased.
Economy
The nearly $70 million project will create 130 jobs and support North American automakers with locally made interior materials.
Congress
The funding would support rural hospitals, law enforcement equipment, ambulance access and wastewater upgrades across six Alabama counties.
Economy
Shoppers can stretch summer budgets while directing Target donations to nonprofits supporting children and families across the state.
Economy
Google announced a $1.5 billion expansion of its Jackson County data center and expanded community initiatives and programs.
Economy
Researchers tied the losses to reduced workforce participation and earnings, warning restrictive policies weighed most heavily on Black and Latina women.