Legislature Analysis | Alabama Legislature focuses on policy, culture wars, and symbolism in week two A breakdown of which bills stand to benefit Alabama, which could do harm, and which exist purely to appease the far-right culture war agenda. Bill BrittFebruary 17, 2025
News Innovate Alabama awards $15 million to organizations driving innovation This brings the total number of supported organizations to more than 170, all dedicated to driving innovation in Alabama. Bill BrittFebruary 17, 2025
Economy Alabama’s new economic plan identifies 8 key sectors for future economic growth North Alabama Area Labor Council president Jacob Morrison argues it’s unlikely a McKinsey-developed economic strategic plan will help working-class Alabamians. Chance PhillipsOctober 3, 2024
News Gov. Ivey receives plan to boost Alabama’s long-term economic growth The Catalyst plan replaces the Accelerate Alabama framework. StaffOctober 3, 2024
News Wesley named to prestigious International Board of Economic Developers Wesley has been instrumental in securing major events for the city, including the 2021 World Games. Bill BrittSeptember 20, 2024
State Growing Alabama funding to boost economic development Gov. Kay Ivey and the Renewal of Alabama Commission have announced $15.5 million in funding for the Growing Alabama program. Mary Claire WootenJuly 23, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | “Working for Alabama” legislation is monumental This package gave our state’s leaders an issue in which they could put their partisanship aside and work together. Steve FlowersJune 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The progressives won again Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — will be building an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capitol city. Josh MoonMay 3, 2024
News Bradley adds senior economic development advisor Alex Patrick Patrick joined the Birmingham office as a senior advisor in the firm’s Economic Development and Renewable Energy Practice Group. StaffMay 3, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project The project is expected to create 130 jobs in Coosa County. StaffApril 12, 2024