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There were 97,726 Alabamians counted as unemployed in January.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
- Legislature
Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate
Alabama Rescue Squad Association recognizes Rep. Moore as “Legislator of the Year”
Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
- Economy
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
- National
Sen. Tuberville warns GOP colleagues looking to block Gaetz, other Trump appointments
Rep. Sewell celebrates major infrastructure improvements in Alabama
Rep. Sewell cosponsors bill to improve access to prenatal care for military families
Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election
Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions
- Education
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
- Health
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
- Opinion
Legislature
Moral Mondays movement leaders joined others in state capitals around the country to push for 14 legislative priorities.
Economy
Fifty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
Elections
Nationwide, 243 bills to make voting harder represent a historic threat to democracy, voting rights advocates say.
Economy
Big companies benefit at the expense of their employees and surrounding communities, researchers at Alabama A&M say.
Legislature
Dr. Elizabeth Dawson says her state legislator is mischaracterizing what his bill would outlaw.
Economy
Of the new claims, 48 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
Aerospace and Defense
Marshall and Dallas counties made the top 10 list that year.
Local news
In a letter, numerous officials asked to be able to require or incentivize local hires on federally funded construction projects.
Economy
Of the new claims, 54 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19.