Economy
Employment and wages rose over the year, with Alabama setting a record average weekly wage as labor force participation also increased.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Senate passes special primary election bill for state senate districts
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan touts legislative experience, criticizes opponents in District 60 race
Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid
Analysis | Alabama tests new limits of Voting Rights Act after Callais
House candidate, arson suspect hearing delayed until after primary election
- Governor
Advocacy orgs deride special session to delay primary for new maps
Gov. Ivey awards grants in support of sexual assault victims
Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm retires
Gov. Ivey awards funding for programs assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault
Gov. Ivey awards funds to south Alabama organizations assisting victims
- Legislature
House advances bill to provide special elections in case court allows old Congressional maps
Senate passes special primary election bill for state senate districts
Analysis | Alabama tests new limits of Voting Rights Act after Callais
Pringle defends bill at hostile committee hearing
House candidate, arson suspect hearing delayed until after primary election
- Economy
Alabama’s March unemployment rate holds steady at 2.7 percent
House passes 2026 Farm Bill, Alabama delegation splits along party lines
Mt. Moriah Farms wins Alabama rural small business honor
Alabama labor groups host Workers’ Week of Action kickoff
Opinion | Alabama takes a stand for small business fairness
- National
The Freedom Riders at 65
Cory Booker joins Alabama Democrats at voting rights, redistricting town hall
Sen. Britt signs onto extension of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
Rep. Sewell announces mobile office hours for May
Rep. Sewell hosting rally at Alabama State House demanding fair representation for Black voters
- Education
Emmett Till exhibit opens at Civil Rights Memorial Center
Figures unveils rural bill package focused on health, land-grant universities
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
Stillman announces Magic Johnson as 150th anniversary commencement speaker
Alabama recognized for pre-K quality for 20th year
- Health
Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid
Rep. Aderholt applauds new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
Free healthcare clinic served more than 465 patients in Montgomery
Opinion | Are we eating ourselves to death?
- Opinion
Economy
The retailer introduced redesigned baby departments in select Alabama stores to simplify shopping for expecting families through curated displays and expert guidance.
Economy
Small business optimism dipped in February as owners navigated rising costs and competition, though sales and profit trends reached multiyear highs.
Economy
The settlement comes almost two years after the UAW alleged Mercedes had engaged in illegal unionbusting at its Vance plant.
Economy
Small business hiring grew in February as the labor market tightened, though owners struggled to find qualified applicants for open positions.
Economy
A partnership between PCI and Austal will expand the company's shipbuilding capacity in the region.
Economy
Alabama home sales saw a seasonal dip in January, yet median prices climbed 17.3 percent annually amid a steady state economy.
Economy
Alabama lawmakers advance legislation mandating genetic testing and menu labels to ensure seafood is properly labeled as foreign or domestic.
Economy
Fueled by falling interest rates, Alabama home sales surged 3.9 percent in 2025, reaching the highest median sales price on record.
Economy
State and local officials celebrated the investment as a win for Alabama's manufacturing sector.
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.