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The Labor Day report signals the end of ALEA's "101 Days of Summer Safety" campaign.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
House Republicans honor state Rep. Randall Shedd with “Iron Award”
Rep. DuBose, Miss Alabama Teen to host second annual “Girls’ Day At The Capitol”
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
- National
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore calls for abolition of the ATF
House passes SHIELD Against CCP Act in bipartisan vote
Sen. Tuberville accuses NIH researchers of withholding research on puberty blockers
Britt joins Senate colleagues in pushing for “bone crushing” Iran sanctions
Sen. Britt’s bill updating next generation body armor passes
- Education
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Labor Day stories
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.
State
Salary is cited by the Alabama State Nurses Association as a leading reason for the current nurse shortage.
Elections
On Labor Day, Ivey expressed her commitment to small business owners and the hardworking people in the state's workforce.