Economy
Small business optimism rose across industries in July, though labor shortages, supply disruptions and weaker sales expectations continued to challenge some sectors.
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- Elections
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power
Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race
Alabama absentee voting deadlines for 2026 General Election
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
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
- Economy
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions awarded $317 million NASA contract
- National
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
Opinion | September 11: Always remember
Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments
Figures introduces bipartisan legislation to combat “chameleon carriers”
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
- Education
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
Ivey highlights Alabama family benefiting from CHOOSE Act
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
- Health
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
Report: SNAP cuts deepen food insecurity in the Deep South
- Opinion
manufacturing stories
Economy
The designation spotlighted more than 280,000 workers and 4,000 manufacturers powering sectors from autos and rockets to pharmaceuticals.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey appointed new members to the Alabama STEM Council executive committee as the state expands workforce development efforts
Economy
Lockheed Martin signed an incentive agreement with Alabama to invest $150 million and create new jobs at its Pike County facility.
Congress
Representative Robert Aderholt confirmed the manufacturing firm Hadrian partnered with the Navy to bolster the defense supply chain in northwest Alabama.
Economy
State and local officials celebrated the investment as a win for Alabama's manufacturing sector.
News
PMI unveiled "Invested in America," a campaign highlighting the company's contributions to job growth and manufacturing.
Congress
The bill currently has 11 Republican co-sponsors, including Britt and Tuberville.
Opinion
Alabama is becoming a powerhouse on the national stage like never before.
Education
Applications for the $4,000 individual scholarships are now open to students.