Education Alabama education department budget holds staffing flat as costs rise Alabama education officials proposed no new positions while addressing rising insurance costs, employee raises and technology replacement needs statewide. Mary Claire WootenAugust 14, 2026
Economy Southern breakfast chain Waffle House announces company wide raises The Union of Southern Service Workers has taken credit for Waffle House increasing base pay and introducing seniority bonuses. Chance PhillipsJune 10, 2024
Legislature House committee passes $9 billion education budget, pay raise for teachers The proposed budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for teachers. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024
Legislature Alabama lawmakers set to receive pay raise Thanks to a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2012, lawmakers' salaries are tied to median income levels. Josh MoonOctober 12, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Annual Legislative Session successful It began on a high note and ended positively. Why? There was plenty of money to spend. Steve FlowersJuly 12, 2023
Legislature Governor signs historic Education and General Fund budgets Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2023
Local news Woodfin to bring proposed pay raise for city employees before Birmingham City Council Woodfin will bring the proposal to a committee Monday, with full approval from the council possible as soon as Tuesday. John H. GlennMarch 28, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Breaking the partisan gridlock: teacher, state employee pay raises With Democrats and Republicans both in support and prioritizing these pay raises, I believe we will see them become a reality. Craig FordJanuary 25, 2022
Local news Birmingham City Council approves Woodfin’s 2022 budget The council approved the budget on an 8 to 0 vote. Brandon MoseleyJune 30, 2021
Local news Birmingham City Council supports higher pay for city employees The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a one-time premium payment of $5,000 for city employees. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021