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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
I am not writing to stop economic development that helps Lowndes County. I am writing about half a mile.
Aerospace and Defense
Announcements at Farnborough highlight Alabama’s growing pull in aerospace and defense, with new facilities planned in Auburn and Huntsville.
Economy
Home sales climbed for a fifth straight month as listings hit a post-pandemic high, signaling buyers had more options statewide.
Economy
The state reached a record 2,224,200 wage and salary positions in June, with hospitality, construction and government roles leading gains.
Economy
The agreement links students and faculty with workforce training, research and industry opportunities tied to a pharmaceutical campus in Marion.
Economy
Labor leaders pressed candidates to prioritize fair wages, worker safety and public accountability.
Economy
Owners reported stronger sales expectations and better conditions ahead, even as inflation and hard-to-fill jobs continued to weigh on growth.
Economy
Any Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger must protect reliable service, competitive access and long-term economic growth at the Port of Mobile.
Economy
A proposed railroad merger could reshape Alabama’s economy, but unanswered questions about competition and service demanded closer scrutiny.
Economy
The designation spotlighted more than 280,000 workers and 4,000 manufacturers powering sectors from autos and rockets to pharmaceuticals.