Economy
Although Alabamians have returned to the workforce in a big way, the pandemic has left the retail industry struggling to find employees.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Legislature
Alabama Democratic Party reaffirms support for removal of state grocery tax
Lawmakers may close Alabama primaries during next legislative session
State Sen. Jimmy Holley honored by Troy University
Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws
Legislature addresses primary issues, League of Municipalities says
- Opinion
- National
FBI director defends bureau after Mar-A-Lago raid
Survey: 1 in 5 Democrats won’t support Biden unless he acts on student loans
Alabama political leaders react to raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence
Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect long-term care hospitals
Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package
- Education
Students say Biden’s promise to forgive debt affected their decision to borrow
New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA
Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation
Alabama 3rd grade reading levels slightly improve: PARCA study
Former Limestone superintendent first to be sentenced in virtual school scam
- Health
Parents urge court to keep block on law criminalizing care for transgender youth
Most infectious COVID strain yet is causing a spike in transmission
ADPH switches to once weekly updates of COVID dashboard
Ivey’s office blasts ADPH message on masking
Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises
Alabama Retail Association stories
Elections
Alabama RetailPAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, has made its 2022 endorsements for the May 24 primaries.
Elections
Republican Katie Britt, who is running for the U.S. Senate, has been endorsed by Alabama Retail Association PAC.
Elections
Katie Britt and associate Supreme Court justice candidate Greg Cook were the only non-incumbents to receive endorsements.
Economy
The association predicts the state will see between $14.7 billion and $14.8 billion in holiday sales this November and December.
Economy
According to the survey, Alabama employers planning to add more jobs has increased.
Economy
A panel of judges chose the Alabama Retailer of the Year winners in three categories based on annual sales volume.
State
The top three months on record for state sales and use taxes collected are March 2021, April 2021 and December 2020.
Economy
Alabamians spent 11.6 percent more during November and December 2020 than they did during the same period in 2019.
News
The new campaign comes in opposition to recent public calls for a nationwide mandatory shutdown.
