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Alabama leads GOP attorneys general in backing proposed USPS ballot rule
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Gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones to host public town hall in Sheffield
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Doug Jones blasts SCOTUS ruling striking campaign finance limits
- Governor
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- Legislature
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Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
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National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
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- National
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
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Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship
- Education
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Alabama adds 64 First Class Pre-K classrooms for 2026
- Health
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Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
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- Opinion
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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index stories
Economy
Rising oil prices, weakening profit trends and stubborn uncertainty added pressure as owners pulled back on hiring, investment and expectations.
Economy
Small business optimism dipped in February as owners navigated rising costs and competition, though sales and profit trends reached multiyear highs.
Economy
Small business optimism dipped in September, influenced by rising inflation, labor challenges, and slower sales expectations.
News
The net percent of owners expecting the economy to improve fell five points from December.
Economy
Labor costs as the single most important problem for business owners rose to 11 percent.
News
The 2.5-point decline in the national Optimism Index erased all of July’s gain.
Economy
A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.
Economy
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.9 of a point in March to 88.5.
Economy
Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.