Economy Gov. Ivey announces September unemployment rate holds strong at record low 2.6 percent Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 53,800, representing the largest year-to-date growth of 2.6 percent. StaffOctober 21, 2022
Governor Alabama workforce at record high, maintains historically low unemployment Average weekly wages are at their second highest level, measuring $1,005.34 per week. StaffAugust 19, 2022
Elections AFA announces three state Senator endorsements The association is supporting Lance Bell, Jay Hovey and Pete Riehm. StaffAugust 15, 2022
News ALDOT announces $115 million widening U.S. 411, I-759 connector projects Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper said Rebuild Alabama Act funds are making the projects possible. Eddie BurkhalterMay 5, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | GOP candidates have deadly priorities Perhaps this crisis wouldn’t even exist if the state had done what it should have done years ago: Expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care... Joey KennedyApril 17, 2022
Aerospace and Defense Was politics at the core of Alabama Space Command HQ selection? Insiders say no Even before the Air Force's official announcement was released, Colorado leaders were calling foul. Bill BrittJanuary 18, 2021
News No protestors at Alabama’s fortified Capitol on Sunday State Troopers and Montgomery police patrolled the Capitol by foot and from above, but no protestors showed. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 18, 2021
Economy Small business optimism declined sharply last month: survey Expectations for the next six months are increasingly dim, according to the latest report by the National Federation of Independent Business. Micah DanneyJanuary 18, 2021
Public safety Alabama officials watching for possible armed protests The Montgomery Police Department will have officers at the Capitol on Sunday, girding for potentially violent demonstrations. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 15, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased again last week It is the highest number of new claims recorded in a single week since July. Micah DanneyJanuary 15, 2021