Economy Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visits New Flyer plant in Anniston The acting secretary of labor visited the Anniston New Flyer plant, where workers unionized and won significant raises this year. Chance PhillipsJune 13, 2024
Courts Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors declared unconstitutional A Florida ban on gender-affirming care “not meaningfully distinguishable from” a similar Alabama ban currently in effect was declared unconstitutional. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2024
Economy NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo spreads awareness of key labor law precedent During a recent online panel, labor law experts spoke about the challenges union organizers face in the South. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | There is no wizard behind the curtain of the Supreme Court When judges have law books in one hand, and the Bible in another, may God have mercy on our souls. Chance PhillipsJune 11, 2024
Education Child well-being in Alabama improves, relative to other states Alabama went from 45th to 39th in a national ranking of child well-being despite child poverty increasing significantly. Chance PhillipsJune 11, 2024
Economy Unemployment rate ticks up slightly despite 272,000 new jobs While unemployment did tick up slightly in May, a 4 percent unemployment rate is still historically low. Chance PhillipsJune 10, 2024
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
Local news Autauga County Sheriff evacuates county jail citing safety concerns Asking the County Commission to address “health and safety issues,” Sheriff Mark Harrell evacuated the Autauga County jail on Thursday. Chance PhillipsJune 7, 2024
National Sen. Tuberville criticizes Biden for mentioning Ukraine in D-Day address Tuberville’s recent comments are the latest in a string of statements criticizing American aid to Ukraine and deferring to Putin. Chance PhillipsJune 7, 2024
National Sens. Britt and Tuberville call executive order closing Southern border insufficient Biden’s executive order limiting border crossings has drawn criticism from the left and right, including from both of Alabama's senators. Chance PhillipsJune 6, 2024