Economy
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.9 of a point in March to 88.5.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Committees approve bills to ensure Biden is on the ballot in November
Daniels reflects on CD2 results, commits to support Democrats
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District
Opinion | Alabama must ban ranked choice voting to ensure secure elections
Figures, Dobson to face off in November general election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation
Southern governors denounce UAW unionization campaign
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
- Legislature
House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention
House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians
Alabama Legislature awards final passage to Anti-Squatting Measure
Debate continues on bill requiring default parental controls on devices
Citizens call for Summer EBT to be funded in Education Trust Fund Budget
- Economy
Addressing a different kind of infrastructure: child care
Alabama Realtors release March 2024 Economic and Real Estate Report
March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority
Partners join team developing new strategic economic growth plan
Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May
- National
Rep. Sewell votes for House National Security Package
Rep. Sewell to host Affordable Connectivity Roundtable
Sens. Katie Britt, Laphonza Butler introduce bill to fund maternal mortality research
Miranda Holloway-Baggett nominated for U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
- Education
TROY Football Hall of Famer Freddie Thomas named to Board of Trustees
Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K leads the nation in quality for 18th year
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
- Opinion
Opinion | Lawmakers push for librarian arrests in far-right bid to “protect children”
Opinion | A history lesson on the UAW
Opinion | Politicization of libraries has many planning exit strategies
Opinion | Lawmakers must fight to restore paid parental leave after Orr’s cruel move
Opinion | Stopping abortions is now more precious than women’s lives
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index stories
Economy
Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.
Economy
Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months increased one point from October.
Economy
Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months deteriorated seven points.
Economy
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.6 points in June to 91.0 but remains lower than average.
Economy
Inflation and labor quality are the leading small business operating problems.
Economy
Inflation remains the single most important business problem with 32 percent of owners reporting it as their top problem.
Economy
The NFIB Research Center’s latest COVID-19 survey assesses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on small businesses.
Economy
Thirty-one percent of owners reported that inflation was the single most important problem in their business.