Economy
The settlement comes almost two years after the UAW alleged Mercedes had engaged in illegal unionbusting at its Vance plant.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
Gov. Ivey signs the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act
Faith leaders, family to march on State Capitol urging clemency for Sonny Burton
Gov. Ivey signs law opening classroom doors to Alabama veterans
- Legislature
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Eight
House expands Capitol complex safety bill to restrict drones
House advances proposal to make Miss Alabama official state ambassador
Alabama Senate Democrats criticize Republicans over partisan legislative calendar
Alabama House passes bills to expand career and technical education
- Economy
Mercedes agrees to post notices about workers’ rights under NLRB settlement
New NFIB Jobs Report shows uptick in employment
Austal, Poarch Creeks sign agreement, will expand Alabama shipbuilding capacity
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
- National
Sen. Britt celebrates former BSC campus chosen as new USCG training center
Navy to open major defense industrial facility in Alabama
Senate passes bill to protect online privacy for young users
Rep. Sewell votes for Iran War Powers Resolution
Former Birmingham-Southern campus selected for new Coast Guard facility
- Education
House committee advances bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in schools
Troy University hosts $10,000 pitch competition and business workshops
Opinion | Would someone please take a stand for public education?
House OKs tax exemptions for Alabama nonprofits, community groups
Rick Pate receives the Alabama School Nutrition Association’s Friend of the Year award
- Health
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Political parties never win when they protect power instead of listening to voters
Opinion | The cost–benefit analysis of mercy in capital punishment
Opinion | Alabama GOP resolutions revive the Founders’ warning on factions
Opinion | Selma should remind us of the redeeming power of voting
Opinion | Republicans leading on commonsense policies, Speaker Ledbetter a key partner
Economy
Of the new claims, 48 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
Economy
Biden issued a brief statement Sunday — one that didn’t name Amazon specifically but did note “an important vote” in Alabama.
Economy
Of the new claims, 54 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19.
Economy
Alabamians spent 11.6 percent more during November and December 2020 than they did during the same period in 2019.
Economy
Of the new claims, 58 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19.
Economy
The new $775 million steelmaking facility was announced in December.
Economy
The project will bring an estimated $100 million in capital investment and more than 200 jobs to Loxley.
Economy
The number of new weekly claims has risen steadily so far this year.
Economy
The program expects to serve up to 5,000 businesses and support 30,000 employees and their family members throughout the region.
Economy
The Alabama Coal Association has rebranded as the Alabama Mining Association.