Economy
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9 percent.
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- 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
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
- Economy
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”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
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
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
- Health
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
labor force participation stories
Economy
The participation rate among prime-age workers — those aged 25 to 54 years — increased slightly.
State
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 2.9 percent.
Economy
The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent.
Economy
The number of people counted as employed increased by 40,194 over the year to a record high.
Economy
Alabama’s November unemployment rate was 2.4 percent, up slightly from 2.3 percent in October.
Economy
Although Alabama boasts the seventh lowest unemployment rate nationally, its labor force participation lingers at 57.2 percent.
Legislature
Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter announced Monday key House members that will serve on an ad hoc committee studying Alabama’s labor force participation rates.
Economy
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate held steady at its record low 2.1 percent.
Economy
An expert told the task force it still "pays to discriminate" under Alabama's current equal pay law and suggested changes to strengthen protections.