Featured Opinion
From coal miners to sanitation strikers, Labor Day’s meaning is written in sacrifice, and Alabama’s future rests on remembering it.
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Alabama Political Reporter
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BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses lawmakers for 2026 election cycle
Analysis | Tuberville’s support looks strong—until you read the poll
Sen. Will Barfoot announces reelection campaign
League of Women Voters panel examines Voting Rights in the Deep South
Kristin Nelson wins GOP runoff, secures nomination for House District 38 seat
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Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
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Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message
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Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
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New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
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Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
Wes Allen backs bill to protect voter data and lower the cost of Alabama’s voter list
Bill filed to allow abortion after rape, incest—and require vasectomies
- Economy
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
- National
Assistant Secretary for Health, Sen. Tuberville condemn pediatric gender-affirming care
Sen. Tuberville criticizes provision letting senators sue the federal government
Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill to bolster maternal health research
Rep. Sewell urges Congress to pass bill for early cancer detection
Rep. Robert Aderholt introduces ADOPT Act
- Education
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
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Labor Day stories
Governor
The governor celebrated Alabama's workforce, highlighting the state's record high employment and decreasing unemployment rate.
State
The Labor Day report signals the end of ALEA's "101 Days of Summer Safety" campaign.
Economy
"The weekend, paid time off, health insurance, and pensions were won by unions, not given to us," Jacob Morrison said.
Featured Opinion
The U.S. labor movement was shaped by tragic and violent events, highlighting the harsh conditions faced by workers and the fierce opposition they encountered.
Opinion
Labor Day is a tribute to American labor, to those who manufacture, build, and grow things that make our lives better.
Opinion
The Alabama Community College System is uniquely positioned to help advance the workforce landscape.
Opinion
We observe Labor Day not to usher in football season but to honor those who labor.
Opinion
The best way to ensure this type of work atmosphere is for workers to belong to unions.
Local news
Five people were shot and killed over the first two days of the Labor Day weekend.