Economy
The decreased rate followed new record highs for both the number of people employed and the overall civilian labor force, officials announced.
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- Elections
Opinion | Why I’m backing Coach Tuberville for governor
Jones, Ensler seek to expand lieutenant governor’s role
Poll: The 2027 Montgomery mayor’s race could be a tight one
Wess highlights Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore’s voting record
Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 General Election
- Governor
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
Gov. Ivey marks 25th anniversary of September 11
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama workers in Labor Day message
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
- 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
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
- National
Britt attends signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt
House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
House passes Palmer bill to recover critical minerals from waste
- Education
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
- Health
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
- Opinion
Opinion | Why I’m backing Coach Tuberville for governor
Opinion | Alabama can solve an administrative problem without creating a family crisis
Opinion | APT cannot poll its way to public trust
Opinion | Could a political newcomer reshape the Huntsville City Council?
Opinion | Protecting college sports, exploiting players
Alabama Department of Workforce stories
State
State leaders will launch a new Career Center at Athens State University, providing North Alabama jobseekers and employers a full range of services.
News
Alabama received an $11 million federal grant to convert hazardous abandoned mine land into the future Alabama Farm Center in Warrior.
State
Secretary Greg Reed tapped the former assistant attorney general to lead the newly formed Labor Division within the Department of Workforce.
News
Alabama made $11 million in federal grant funding available to reclaim abandoned mine lands, driving economic growth and community development.
News
The goal is to streamline the state’s workforce development efforts, in part by consolidating previously fragmented workforce programs.
News
A new initiative launched to connect Lawrence County residents with job opportunities in the renewable energy sector, addressing growing local demand.
Health
Members of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center Board discussed plans to improve support programs for veterans at their inaugural meeting.
Economy
Franklin Johnson was named the new chief of the department’s Workforce Pathways Division, bringing extensive legal and policy experience to the role.
News
The organization announced it will dissolve on September 30, due to decreased state funding from the Alabama Workforce Transformation Act.