Economy
Expansion plans lessened alongside expectations for business conditions, labor quality and inflation remain top concerns.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
NFIB Alabama endorses Katherine Robertson, 111 legislative candidates
Alabama GOP moves to protect legislative seats in Madison, Limestone
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Opinion | So help me God
Opinion | We’ve witnessed the solution to Alabama’s awful government
- Governor
Ivey opens Alabama Academy of Honor induction ceremony
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
Alabama awards $1 million grant for Lockheed Martin’s Troy expansion
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
- National
Senator Britt calls for US to “use economic firepower” to end war in Ukraine
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt
Sen. Britt directly secures $2.2M for Samson
Sewell receives an “A” on Defend The Vote scorecard
- Education
- Health
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
- Opinion
Economy
During a recent online panel, labor law experts spoke about the challenges union organizers face in the South.
Economy
The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020.
Economy
While unemployment did tick up slightly in May, a 4 percent unemployment rate is still historically low.
Economy
The Union of Southern Service Workers has taken credit for Waffle House increasing base pay and introducing seniority bonuses.
Economy
A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.
Economy
Alabama Mineral Springs LLC officially started production Wednesday at a $6 million bottling plant.
Economy
The growth project pushes the total investment in Toyota Alabama to more than $1.7 billion.
Economy
In recent months, individuals have filed multiple unfair labor practice charges against postal workers’ unions in Northern and Central Alabama.
Economy
The Department of Labor is seeking all profits Hyundai and other companies made by hiring children in an Alabama factory.
Economy
Alabama will have to opt in for state residents to file tax returns through the IRS’ free Direct File program.