Economy
Alabama home sales saw a seasonal dip in January, yet median prices climbed 17.3 percent annually amid a steady state economy.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Gov. Ivey proclaims Public Schools Week, celebrates gains by students
- Legislature
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Rep. James Lomax files overtime tax cut
- Economy
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
- National
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
Rep. Aderholt to host Passport Fair in Florence
Alabama Sens. Britt and Tuberville decry Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs
Southern Research secures $2 million for scientific expansion projects
Alabama leaders remember civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
- Education
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs
Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
- Health
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Alabama AG urges AMA to disavow hormonal treatments for trans minors
- Opinion
Economy
The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area.
Economy
Officials exchange tax breaks for long-term benefits, but the state does so without letting taxpayers know as much as other states do.
Economy
As of June 2021, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 88,165, up 110 percent from June 2020.
Economy
The company's new corporate headquarters is in the historic John Hand Building in downtown Birmingham.
Economy
“I want to thank Eddie Stivers for his vision and commitment to help in building Birmingham’s economy."
Economy
The unemployment rate is a new post-pandemic low and the jobs count is at its highest level in 2021.
Economy
As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of owners reported job openings that could not be filled.
Economy
This $20 million investment is expected to create 55 new jobs in fast-growing Baldwin County.
Economy
FreightCar America received a $10 million PPP loan in early 2020. It closed its last American plant located in Muscle Shoals in September.
Economy
Fifty-two percent of last week's claims were reported to be due to the pandemic.