Economy Alabama unemployment rate holds steady at 2.6 percent The rate is unchanged from December 2022’s revised rate and also unchanged from January 2022’s rate. StaffMarch 13, 2023
Education Alabama colleges awarded nearly 28,000 bachelor’s degrees over the last decade Over a similar period, median earnings for Alabamians 25-64 rose six percent. StaffMarch 13, 2023
Elections Justice Sarah Stewart takes large fundraising lead She raised $42,380.27 through online efforts. Her average contribution was $516.71. StaffMarch 10, 2023
Elections Speaker Ledbetter endorses Chris McCool for Alabama Supreme Court McCool is seeking the Republican Party nomination for an open seat on the Alabama Supreme Court in 2024. StaffMarch 9, 2023
News Alabama Power announces leadership changes The changes are effective immediately. StaffMarch 9, 2023
Governor Governor issues executive order to “cut red tape” for citizens, businesses Executive Order 735 places a moratorium on new rule-making by executive branch agencies. StaffMarch 9, 2023
State Rep. Sewell to host live Telephone Town Hall on disaster assistance Thursday’s town hall is the latest in an ongoing effort to recover and rebuild after the January tornadoes. StaffMarch 8, 2023
Governor Full text: Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2023 State of the State address "We have an opportunity during this Legislative Session to continue making progress for Alabama families." StaffMarch 7, 2023
State Two top government affairs firms merge to form dynamic lobbying shop The Jones Group and Miller Development Group have announced the merger of the two firms to form Jones Miller Group. StaffMarch 7, 2023
Legislature Big 10 Mayors of Alabama announce 2023 Legislative Agenda The mayors’ collective priorities include legislation to grow Alabama’s economy and to improve public safety. StaffMarch 6, 2023