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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Thomas shows strong fundraising start in Lee County district judge race
Forestry Association endorses Will Sellers for Alabama Supreme Court
Clay Thomas announces run for district judge
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tommy Bryan for Supreme Court
David Cole again takes election challenge to the Alabama Supreme Court
- Governor
- Legislature
- Economy
- National
USDA to send help to farmers after Ivey’s disaster designation request
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bill to extend small business tax relief
SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s congressional districts to come within the month
Governor confirms new district judge for Madison County
U.S. Senate makes historic confirmation of Abudu to circuit court
- Education
State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway
Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern
Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved
Community colleges offer no-cost fiber optic technician training
Ivey forces resignation of Education secretary over “woke” Pre-K book
- Health
Anti-vape bills pass second committees
Report: Alabama is one of the top 10 deadliest states for workers
Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
- Opinion
Opinion | Give Ainsworth his due on grocery tax cut
Opinion | Democrats want to cut your taxes. A Republican is standing in the way
Opinion | Girls State has had a profound effect on current state leaders
Opinion | May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Opinion | Just say no to expanding sales of “cocktails in a can”
NFIB stories
Economy
Forty-five percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, up four points from December.
Economy
The percentage of owners reporting labor quality as their top business operating problem remains elevated at 24 percent.
Economy
The NFIB Research Center’s latest COVID-19 survey assesses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on small businesses.
Economy
The proclamation declares Nov. 26, 2022, as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama.
Economy
Thirty percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.
Elections
Decisions made by the NFIB FedPAC are managed by a member-driven grassroots evaluation.
Economy
Thirty-seven percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.
Economy
More than half of employers said that inflation is having a substantial impact on their business.
State
Clouse, who represents the 93rd District, chairs the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee.
