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The 2.5-point decline in the national Optimism Index erased all of July’s gain.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
UA political science professor comments on Trump-Harris debate
Polls, panels and pundits agree: Kamala Harris was the clear winner of debate
Voter registration surges nationwide with Harris’s run, but Alabama lags behind
Absentee voting deadlines for the Nov. 5 general election
Undocumented woman charged for voting fraud, but research shows noncitizen voting is rare and overstated
- Governor
Ivey sets Tuesday meeting to fire Veterans Affairs commish
Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support
Gov. Ivey holds bill signing ceremony for Union Economic Incentive Bill
Gov. Ivey announces $30 million in GoMESA funded projects
- Legislature
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters
105 legislators achieve 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24
Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction
Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders
- Economy
New study sheds light on the commercial construction industry’s economic impact on Alabama
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street job growth stalls in August
AT&T workers on strike over alleged unfair labor practices
Clean energy is powering a stronger future for Alabama
North Alabama Area Labor Council president responds to Gov. Ivey’s Labor Day remarks
- National
Tuberville’s Pentagon claims debunked: No misconduct found in Austin hospitalization
Sen. Britt speaks out online against Right to IVF Act vote
Tuberville perpetuates misinformation surrounding migrants
Sen. Britt leads push for ROAD to Housing Act to tackle affordable housing crisis
Sen. Tuberville continues urging Congress to pass the SAVE Act
- Education
- Health
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor
CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee
Here’s how Alabamians can fight insurance red tape that delays medical care
Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant
- Opinion
NFIB stories
Legislature
The 2023-24 Voting Record includes eight key votes on issues including tax relief, retail theft, and tort reform.
Economy
A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.
Economy
The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020.
Economy
Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.
Economy
Labor costs reported as the single most important problem for business owners increased.
Economy
Thirty-seven percent of owners have openings for skilled workers and 18 percent have openings for unskilled labor.
Economy
Twenty-three percent of owners listed inflation as the single greatest problem.
Economy
Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months deteriorated seven points.
Economy
A net 22 percent of owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.