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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
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
Gov. Ivey signs the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act
- Legislature
Senate passes bill expanding Public Service Commission, freezing power rate increases
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Alabama Senate foregoes prison oversight bill in favor of pilot program
Alabama bill aims to let professors profit from research
Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget
- Economy
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Retail giant expands baby departments, adds products at Alabama stores
- National
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Sen. Britt celebrates former BSC campus chosen as new USCG training center
Navy to open major defense industrial facility in Alabama
Senate passes bill to protect online privacy for young users
Rep. Sewell votes for Iran War Powers Resolution
- Education
Alabama bill aims to let professors profit from research
Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget
Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing
Opinion | A decade of strengthening public schools through educational choice
- Health
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
- Opinion
Opinion | The things we leave behind
Opinion | A party like it’s 1986
Opinion | A decade of strengthening public schools through educational choice
Opinion | Political parties never win when they protect power instead of listening to voters
Opinion | The cost–benefit analysis of mercy in capital punishment
small businesses stories
Congress
Launch includes $3 million commitment to CDFIs focused on Alabama small businesses.
State
Innovate Alabama is set to receive nearly $98 million to continue its support of Alabama small businesses.
Economy
A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.
Local news
American Rescue Plan Act funding will go toward the creation of a “Small Business One-Stop Shop” and an “Access to Capital” loan program.
State
The program has expanded beyond the borders of Alabama, recruiting five new businesses to relocate.
Economy
The Retailer of the Year judges were impressed with owner Aisha Taylor’s use of digital marketing and other promotional efforts,
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.