Economy
Alabama's strategic economic development plan delivered historic results in 2025, attracting $14.6 billion in capital investment and nearly 9,400 new job commitments.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
TRUK PAC endorses Derek Chen for Alabama state auditor
Wes Allen encourages Alabamians to serve as poll workers for primary election
Analysis | How a Tuberville residency challenge would unfold in party, Legislature
Local educator Craig Jelks officially launches independent bid for US Senate
Opinion | There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd
- Governor
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
- Legislature
Lawmakers claim citizen concerns over ICE bill are fear-mongering
House committee advances bill targetting false identification, refusal to comply
Bill creates veteran teaching pathway amid statewide teacher shortage
Alabama House committee OKs bill to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping
GOP SNAP bill could cost Alabama millions, require 800 new staff, commissioner says
- Economy
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
- National
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Sen. Britt requests DOT funding to complete I-10 Mobile bridge project
Sen. Britt secures $50.7M for Alabama in FY26 spending package
Sen. Britt applauds Alabamians appointed to USDA FSA State Committee
Sen. Britt leads bipartisan letter to CDC urging action on rise in youth sports gambling
- Education
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Alabama State receives Carnegie community engagement classification
- Health
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Alabama Senate committee advances prostate cancer screening legislation
New national report shows opioid prescriptions continue to fall in Alabama
Board of Medical Examiners accepting applications for Medical Cannabis Certification Permits
- Opinion
Opinion | Collaboration that empowers job creators
Opinion | A legislative agenda we should all support
Opinion | Andrew Sorrell, campaign cash, and the quiet shutdown of Stable Revolution
Opinion | There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Economy
Ivey honored Alabamians with disabilities and their employers, recognizing their contributions and commitment to a stronger workforce across the state.
Economy
State home sales avoided the traditional seasonal decline, with economists attributing steady numbers to recent reductions in mortgage rates.
Economy
The “Business Basics” tutorial video simplifies business filings and highlights efforts to reduce regulations statewide.
Economy
Small business optimism dipped in September, influenced by rising inflation, labor challenges, and slower sales expectations.
Economy
Ivey announced Alabama's strong economic fundamentals and business-friendly environment earned a top 10 ranking from "Area Development" magazine.
Economy
Meta plans to invest in two new buildings at its Montgomery Data Center, increasing its footprint and local investments to over $1.5 billion.
Economy
Manufacture Alabama announced Tuesday the election of four new members to its board of directors.
Economy
NFIB report shows small business job openings at historic low, with labor quality concerns persisting despite modest compensation gains.
Economy
Franklin Johnson was named the new chief of the department’s Workforce Pathways Division, bringing extensive legal and policy experience to the role.
Economy
Foreign trade abuses threaten 250,000 American jobs—one Alabama company is fighting to save them.