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Owners cite weaker sales, inflation and supply chain strains, while many still struggle to find qualified workers.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power
Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race
Alabama absentee voting deadlines for 2026 General Election
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
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
- Economy
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions awarded $317 million NASA contract
- National
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
Opinion | September 11: Always remember
Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments
Figures introduces bipartisan legislation to combat “chameleon carriers”
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
- Education
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
Ivey highlights Alabama family benefiting from CHOOSE Act
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
- Health
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
Report: SNAP cuts deepen food insecurity in the Deep South
- Opinion
Economy
Despite some of the lowest costs in the nation, families must earn more than the state median income to comfortably afford full-time childcare.
Economy
Home sales climb for a sixth straight month as prices, listings and dollar volume rise across Alabama’s summer housing market.
Economy
Republicans have come up with an answer to popular Democratic ideas to lower prices: Just call everyone who proposes them a communist.
Economy
Allen argued the struck rule imposed unfair costs on U.S. businesses, while critics warned its reversal may hinder efforts to track illicit shell companies.
Economy
As food prices rise and SNAP cuts deepen hunger, Alabama’s grocery tax remains a burden families can not afford.
Economy
The review bolstered Montgomery’s credit profile as officials prepare to fund major infrastructure, neighborhood and quality-of-life investments.
Economy
The funding targeted industry training, SkillsUSA scholarships and high-demand programs from welding and aviation to health care and automation.
Economy
The Italian-owned supplier said the project will add 50 jobs and boost production of aluminum components for heavy trucks.
Economy
Sewell compares prices of everyday groceries to last year, calls out Trump and Republicans for failing to deliver relief to Alabama families.
Economy
Hiring plans hit their strongest level since 2022, even as owners reported stubborn uncertainty and difficulty finding qualified workers.