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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
Google announced a $1.5 billion expansion of its Jackson County data center and expanded community initiatives and programs.
Economy
Researchers tied the losses to reduced workforce participation and earnings, warning restrictive policies weighed most heavily on Black and Latina women.
Economy
Task-based schemes drove the increase, with scammers posing as employers and demanding payments before victims could access promised earnings.
Economy
Job openings hit their lowest level since 2020 as owners scaled back hiring plans and prepared to raise prices.
Economy
Residents packed the city council chamber urging revisions and additional safeguards, while councillors said delaying action could give existing facilities room to expand unchecked.
Economy
The $115 million initiative offered paid training, covered travel and a guaranteed job pipeline for AI infrastructure roles.
Economy
Owners reported fewer hiring plans, while record labor costs and a shortage of qualified applicants continued to squeeze Main Street margins.
Economy
Alabama's commercial construction industry generated $20.1 billion in economic output, supported 223,000 jobs and produced $746 million in taxes.
Economy
The updated thresholds expand access to nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support and health education for pregnant women, new parents and young children.
Economy
Alabama employers advertised more than 120,000 positions, with the highest demand seen among the healthcare, retail and hospitality sectors.