Legislature
The legislative package includes tax credits to increase childcare and housing among other changes.
Hi, what are you looking for?
Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
UA political science professor comments on Trump-Harris debate
Polls, panels and pundits agree: Kamala Harris was the clear winner of debate
Voter registration surges nationwide with Harris’s run, but Alabama lags behind
Absentee voting deadlines for the Nov. 5 general election
Undocumented woman charged for voting fraud, but research shows noncitizen voting is rare and overstated
- Governor
Ivey sets Tuesday meeting to fire Veterans Affairs commish
Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support
Gov. Ivey holds bill signing ceremony for Union Economic Incentive Bill
Gov. Ivey announces $30 million in GoMESA funded projects
- Legislature
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters
105 legislators achieve 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24
Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction
Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders
- Economy
New study sheds light on the commercial construction industry’s economic impact on Alabama
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street job growth stalls in August
AT&T workers on strike over alleged unfair labor practices
Clean energy is powering a stronger future for Alabama
North Alabama Area Labor Council president responds to Gov. Ivey’s Labor Day remarks
- National
Tuberville’s Pentagon claims debunked: No misconduct found in Austin hospitalization
Sen. Britt speaks out online against Right to IVF Act vote
Tuberville perpetuates misinformation surrounding migrants
Sen. Britt leads push for ROAD to Housing Act to tackle affordable housing crisis
Sen. Tuberville continues urging Congress to pass the SAVE Act
- Education
- Health
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor
CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee
Here’s how Alabamians can fight insurance red tape that delays medical care
Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant
- Opinion
workforce stories
Opinion
Affordable and accessible child care is crucial to Alabama’s working families and the future of our workforce.
State
62 percent of those who took the test scored at or above the silver level of workforce readiness.
Economy
The bipartisan commission is now preparing legislation to transform the state’s workforce initiatives.
Legislature
The ad hoc committee has worked to identify barriers to workforce entry and craft legislation in response.
Economy
This initiative comes at a crucial juncture, with Alabama witnessing one of the nation's lowest labor force participation rates.
Opinion
This industry has not only added jobs to Alabama's workforce but has also provided a sustainable means of managing forests.
Economy
While the state revels in historic job numbers, nearly 50,000 Alabamians have stopped looking for jobs altogether.
Opinion
With rising costs and a lack of options, child care is a growing obstacle for working parents.
Economy
The Innovator Awards were created to highlight people and programs across the state that take an innovative approach to solve workforce challenges.