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Alabama expanded its reentry services pilot, adding Workforce Alabama to coordinate employment, treatment, housing and veterans services for people under supervision.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Poll: The 2027 Montgomery mayor’s race could be a tight one
Wess highlights Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore’s voting record
Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 General Election
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
- Governor
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
Gov. Ivey marks 25th anniversary of September 11
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama workers in Labor Day message
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
- National
Rep. Sewell honors 16th Street Baptist Church bombing victims
Analysis | The Court stops Trump’s ballot-mail overhaul—for now
Alabama delegation backs North Alabama for US Space Academy
Sewell, Castor introduce bill to extend Medicare Part D premium program
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
- Education
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
- Health
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
- Opinion
workforce development stories
Economy
The funding targeted industry training, SkillsUSA scholarships and high-demand programs from welding and aviation to health care and automation.
Education
Birmingham approved a $45 million school investment, funded by ad valorem taxes, for workforce training, facilities, student programs and recreation.
Education
State leaders paired a Career and Technical Education roadmap with major facility investments aimed at connecting students to high-demand careers.
Economy
The agreement links students and faculty with workforce training, research and industry opportunities tied to a pharmaceutical campus in Marion.
Education
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved rule changes expanding scholarship eligibility, workforce training and financial aid, implementing education laws passed in 2026.
Economy
Short-term training programs gained a new pathway to approval, linking federal aid with credentials for in-demand jobs across Alabama.
Congress
The funding would advance water infrastructure at Heritage Landing, positioning the 50-acre Interstate 22 site for new business development.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey appointed new members to the Alabama STEM Council executive committee as the state expands workforce development efforts
News
The city opened applications for a six-month accelerator aimed at helping local workforce groups scale programs, secure funding and expand partnerships.