Economy
The Retailer of the Year judges were impressed with owner Aisha Taylor’s use of digital marketing and other promotional efforts,
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Carl and Moore set to debate in January
Republican presidential hopefuls debate who is best alternative to Trump
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Trump’s bid for presidency
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals
Sen. Merika Coleman initiates district-wide tour addressing maternity ward closure
- Governor
- Legislature
ACLU releases “State House to Prison Pipeline” evaluation of legislative session
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
- Economy
Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday”
Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
Alabama’s real estate market remains down in October
New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama
- National
A hill Tuberville couldn’t hold
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
- Education
Alabama’s Education Commission unveils a bold plan to transform public schools
Alabama gets an ‘A’ in personal finance education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
- Health
Alabama midwife shares perspective on stats showing racial disparity
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
- Opinion
Opinion | Lister Hill, one of Alabama’s greatest U.S. senators
Opinion | Permitting reform needed to unlock energy investments
Opinion | Is there a reason medical cannabis licensing has been so flawed?
Opinion | Alabama’s drift towards authoritarianism endangers ADAH independence
Opinion | Despite the headlines, American Christianity is not monolithic
small businesses stories
Economy
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.6 points in June to 91.0 but remains lower than average.
Economy
The grant program supports Alabama entrepreneurs and innovators.
Economy
Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months improved three points.
State
Bama in a Box was launched during the pandemic as a way to give consumers exposure to quality-made products.
Economy
When we shop and promote small businesses, we help our communities to grow and thrive.
Elections
The National Federation of Independent Business endorsed Dale Strong for election to the U.S. House.
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.
Economy
Overall, all small employers reported inflation was impacting their business to varying degrees.
