Economy
While total sales and median price edged down month-over-month, April’s figures still show significant year-over-year growth amid stable economic conditions.
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- Elections
Meet the former executive, entrepreneur running for Tuberville’s Senate seat
Alabama House Majority Leader endorses Tuberville for governor
Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces run for governor in 2026
Democrats challenge Tuberville’s run, cite Florida residency
The Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama endorses Tommy Tuberville for governor
- Governor
Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
Gov. Ivey signs House Bill 202 and House Bill 199
Gov. Ivey signs “Powering Growth” plan into law
Gov. Ivey signs FOCUS Act banning cell phones in Alabama schools
- Legislature
Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength
A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare
Alabama passes 12-bill package to strengthen military support, jobs, bases
The impact of Alabama’s new hemp and CBD restrictions
Gov. Ivey signs bill protecting physician-patient communication
- Economy
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
- National
Sen. Britt reviews Birmingham Northern Beltline progress, economic impact
Sen. Britt sponsors bill to boost American-made cotton
AG Marshall: Louisiana SCOTUS case could “absolutely have an impact” on Alabama
Sen. Britt applauds Alabamians appointed to USDA positions
Medicaid, Medicare in Alabama would face cuts under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
- Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Opinion | How about we just follow the law?
Opinion | No Oracle foresaw it: Tuberville echoes Alabama’s earliest governors
Opinion | A Memorial Day message fit for a king
Opinion | Memorial Day demands more than memory — it calls us to national character
Opinion | The real economic killer in Alabama? Moral politics, not the market
Economy
“Alabama is a national leader in workforce development," Gov. Kay Ivey said.
Economy
About half of the new claims are due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economy
The Department of Commerce estimates the industry will add more than 6,000 jobs in the state in the coming months.
Economy
Continued improvement will depend on federal aid and how the state and its municipalities provide assistance, experts say.
Economy
Ballots could begin being mailed out to workers on Feb. 8, with the vote count to happen by March 30.
Economy
This year, 44 businesses were chosen as finalists for these prestigious awards.
Economy
Fifty percent of the new claims were related to COVID-19.
Economy
The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama.
Economy
Because of a massive increase in unemployment claims, Alabama's unemployment tax rate in 2021 will go up 92 percent.
Economy
Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility.