Economy
Alabama employers advertised more than 120,000 positions, with the highest demand seen among the healthcare, retail and hospitality sectors.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | The stupid campaign ads come to an end today, but don’t forget them
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to vote in today’s primary runoff election
Jesse Battles secures spot on November ballot for Senate District 10
Sneed speaks with Memphis coalition against Republican redistricting
ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns
- Governor
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
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
- 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
Google plans $1.5 billion Jackson County data center expansion
Report: Alabama loses $3 billion annually from abortion restrictions
Employment scams have surged in Alabama, Better Business Bureau warns
NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising fuel costs, labor shortages
Birmingham approves data center ordinance, facing public’s criticism
- National
Sneed speaks with Memphis coalition against Republican redistricting
House panel approves $189 billion Labor-HHS-Education spending bill
Rep. Sewell votes against Republican reconciliation bill
Opinion | The Court gave Alabama permission, not absolution
Rep. Figures leads bipartisan national road safety week proposal
- Education
White Coat Ceremony held for Auburn’s inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy cohort
Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies
UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant
Auburn trustees approve veterans center renovation
Alabama among three states selected for $700K Lumina Foundation grant
- Health
Report: Alabama loses $3 billion annually from abortion restrictions
Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications
Democrats urge contraception protections on Griswold anniversary
Yellowhammer Fund sees busiest month since resuming abortion aid
Opinion | Keeping healthcare affordable while protecting our customers
- Opinion
Opinion | The stupid campaign ads come to an end today, but don’t forget them
Opinion | ALGOP’s hearing on Tuberville’s residency issues was a spectacular flop
Opinion | Runoffs test whether Alabama GOP can answer Reagan’s question
Opinion | From Runnymede to Philadelphia
Opinion | We do not need hero-leaders. We need servant-leaders
Greg Reed stories
Economy
While the Alabama unemployment rate rose by less than a percent in April, the state saw increased construction employment and manufacturing wages.
State
National honors recognized Alabama’s first-of-its-kind platform designed to connect employers and job seekers through a shared, data-driven skills framework.
State
Secretary Greg Reed tapped the former assistant attorney general to lead the newly formed Labor Division within the Department of Workforce.
News
The goal is to streamline the state’s workforce development efforts, in part by consolidating previously fragmented workforce programs.
Health
Members of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center Board discussed plans to improve support programs for veterans at their inaugural meeting.
Economy
Franklin Johnson was named the new chief of the department’s Workforce Pathways Division, bringing extensive legal and policy experience to the role.
News
Reed on Monday officially took command of the Alabama Department of Workforce as the agency’s first secretary.
State
Secretary of Labor Marty Redden will retire, paving the way for Greg Reed to become the state's first secretary of workforce.
Opinion
The governor and legislature passed a sweeping package of bills that will streamline workforce development in our state.