Economy
Record 2025 investments in aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals and automotive projects brought $14.6 billion and 9,388 new jobs.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | Alabama attorney general: Courts are no place to defend state constitution
Katherine Robertson appoints new campaign manager
Analysis | Tuberville’s residency case may test the Alabama Constitution
Tuberville seeks to dismiss residency challenge, halt discovery process
Trump endorses Carl, Marques in Alabama congressional races
- Governor
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to vote in today’s primary runoff election
Gov. Ivey appoints Mobile County judges
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Alabama wins Area Development’s Silver Shovel Award for economic development
Alabama home sales, prices rise as summer buying heats up
Alabama unemployment rises to 3 percent as wages hit record
Synthetic leather manufacturer Vulcaflex to open US facility in Auburn
Sewell secures nearly $7 million for Alabama projects
- National
Jerry Carl earns endorsements from manufacturers, electric cooperatives in CD1 race
Trump admin to include Conecuh Forest in oil and gas sale despite environmental concerns
Alabama lawmakers reflect on Dobbs decision on landmark ruling’s anniversary
Senate draft of Farm Bill retains SNAP cuts from One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Rep. Strong’s homeland security preparedness measures advance through committee
- Education
Alabama adds 64 First Class Pre-K classrooms for 2026
University of South Alabama gains state-of-the-art weather tools through partnership
Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences readies for opening day
Be Pro Be Proud taps 30-year Alabama educator to lead statewide effort
Alabama State University, Morris Brown College sign partnership agreement
- Health
- Opinion
Opinion | When the constitution asks a question, courts must answer
Opinion | Familiarity breeds indifference
Opinion | Alabama attorney general: Courts are no place to defend state constitution
Opinion | Change is coming to Riverchase Galleria, and Hoover is ready
Opinion | Republican runoff results revealing
economic development stories
Economy
The nearly $70 million project will create 130 jobs and support North American automakers with locally made interior materials.
Featured Opinion
Nine years after crisis, Governor Kay Ivey leaves Alabama more stable and better positioned, with a strong foundation for future progress.
Legislature
Lawmakers consider solar regulations and a moratorium after Baldwin County residents raised concerns over the environmental impact of a new project.
News
The Alabama Port Authority on Monday launched a new brand and service platform designed to strengthen the state’s global logistics position.
Opinion
Complex systems fail in familiar ways. They succeed when leaders recognize patterns and design with them in mind.
Featured Opinion
There's a bill to make a small change to the way taxes are collected. It would bring in more revenue and potentially create jobs.
News
Port Authority leaders highlighted major construction progress on the $100 million inland port facility less than one year after groundbreaking.
News
CEO Doug Otto unveiled a new executive leadership team Wednesday, establishing key roles to strengthen operations and drive statewide economic development.
News
Conservative estimates suggested a comprehensive gaming package could generate roughly $750 million per year, returning lost revenue to Alabama.