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Workforce is a hot topic in 2021 with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention and labor shortages.
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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
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
Congressman Barry Moore backs Big Cat Public Safety Act
Beasley Allen asks judicial panel to consolidate social media cases
- 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
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’s COVID positivity rate continues to rise amid BA. 5 subvariant surge
Alabama Workforce Council stories
Opinion
"Ivey’s veto sent a message to the children, teachers, and parents of Alabama that we are not going to stand idly by for two...
Education
Nearly $50 million in federal tuition assistance goes unused by young Alabamians each year.
Economy
The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs.
Economy
“Alabama is a national leader in workforce development," Gov. Kay Ivey said.
News
Each regional profile contains background information, an education snapshot, a workforce snapshot, employment access and regional key findings.
Opinion
This time of uncertainty for the unemployed and underemployed is a desperate struggle, and our hearts and prayers go out to those affected. It...
Economy
From record-high employment in February to today’s economic downturn, things have changed dramatically for the state’s workforce, but there is also some good news....
Economy
AlabamaWorks! and the Alabama Workforce Council (AWC) have partnered with the Alabama Department of Mental Health, the University of Alabama and the Vital Initiative to...
Economy
AlabamaWorks! and the Alabama Workforce Council (AWC) are pleased to announce the Governor’s Survey of Employer Competencies. This new tool will survey business owners in each...
