Aerospace and Defense Report: Defense industry provides 264,780 jobs across Alabama The total economic impact of military personnel and defense contracts across Alabama amounts to $50.3 billion. StaffMay 10, 2023
News ALBBAA adds new marketing director to staff The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association has added Prattville resident Rhett Hollon as the organization’s new marketing director. StaffMay 10, 2023
Economy Labor quality surpasses inflation as No. 1 problem facing small business Labor quality was the top business problem at 24 percent, with inflation in second place at 23 percent. StaffMay 10, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill loosening auto liability insurance requirements for service members Previously, Alabama military residents temporarily stationed outside of Alabama were required to maintain two policies. StaffMay 9, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt co-sponsors bill to crack down on trade cheats, support American manufacturers The bill takes aim at companies that dump foreign-made goods into the United States. StaffMay 9, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey signs order to establish the Alabama Resilience Council The council aims to help communities withstand events that result in harmful societal impacts. StaffMay 8, 2023
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tommy Bryan for Supreme Court Bryan was first elected to the Alabama Supreme Court in 2012 and has served two full terms. StaffMay 7, 2023
State Agreement reached in investigation of Alabama Department of Public Health An investigation found that ADPH’s enforcement of sanitation laws threatened residents of Lowndes County. StaffMay 5, 2023
State Women’s Foundation announces new headquarters, two-year anniversary of expansion The Foundation will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house in June. StaffMay 5, 2023
Economy Alabama metros have the lowest unemployment rates in the nation The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.8 percent. StaffMay 5, 2023