Elections
On Labor Day, Ivey expressed her commitment to small business owners and the hardworking people in the state's workforce.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Bill to expand police immunity debated before committee
House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will
House Judiciary Committee passes bill to criminalize theft of employee retirement benefits
Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House
House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state
- Economy
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
- National
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall
Sen. Britt hosts FBI Director Kash Patel at FBI Redstone Arsenal
Judge voids AMCC licenses; calls arise for legislative action
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
- Education
- Health
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery and protect veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama is leading in portable benefits for today’s workforce
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery and protect veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Opinion | The mirror lies: Power distorts what politicians see in themselves
Opinion | Why would Alabamians allow politicians to parent for them?
economy stories
State
Alabama also ranked last among states for working women.
State
Unlike other economic development programs, the Academy is tailored to municipal officials using a team model.
Congress
Shelby questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a Banking Committee hearing.
Economy
As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of owners reported job openings that could not be filled.
Elections
ProgressPAC, the Business Council of Alabama’s political action committee, has endorsed Gov. Kay Ivey, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and Attorney General Steve Marshall.
State
The top three months on record for state sales and use taxes collected are March 2021, April 2021 and December 2020.
Congress
Fuel, lumber, bricks, corn, wheat, copper, housing and labor have gotten more expensive in the last year, sparking fears of inflation.
State
ABLE covers a variety of expenses, from medical costs to education, assistive technology, service animals, housing, transportation and more.
Economy
Of the new claims, 86 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic.