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The goal is to streamline the state’s workforce development efforts, in part by consolidating previously fragmented workforce programs.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Rhett Marques announces campaign raised more than $500,000 in less than two months
Manufacture Alabama endorses Jack Williams for ag commissioner
P&CMA endorses Katherine Robertson’s campaign for attorney general
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. David Standridge
Manufacture Alabama endorses Caroleene Dobson for secretary of state
- Governor
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
- Legislature
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
- Economy
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
- National
11th Circuit halts Jefferson County redistricting order
Conservative justices question constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act plank
ALGOP files amicus brief in Supreme Court regarding redistricting case
Alabamians prep for second wave of “No Kings” protests
Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal
- Education
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
Alabama launches digital education network with Apple, Alabama Power
Alabama High School Athletic Association comms director to retire
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
- Health
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
- Opinion
State
The Will Bright Foundation will receive more than $500,000 to help its efforts in and around Fayette County.
Health
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state has an "available supply" of vaccines, which prompted the decision.
Courts
Joshua James, of Arab, is charged with conspiring to stop Congress from counting Electoral College votes.
Health
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1.
State
Apple's CEO has criticized his home state in the past for being "too slow" on equality for its Black residents.
Economy
76 percent of the claims were estimated to be related to COVID-19, the Labor Department said.
Congress
The bill would permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and make its use mandatory for employers.
Economy
The survey, commissioned by AlabamaWorks, gathered responses from 401 unemployed and underemployed Alabamians.
Economy
Her primary focus will be to better serve BCA membership in North Alabama.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $20,000 to establish a building operator certification program at Bevill State Community College.