State BCA expands governmental affairs, public relations teams Caroline Franklin has been selected as BCA’s director of governmental affairs and executive director of ProgressPAC. StaffMarch 16, 2023
Economy Sunbelt Solomon Services plans $5 million facility in Coffee County Sunbelt Solomon will invest over $5 million in the facility, located in Elba, and create 50 jobs initially. StaffMarch 15, 2023
State March 16 is deadline to apply for federal assistance for Jan. 12 storms The deadline is Thursday, March 16, 2023, for survivors to apply for federal assistance. StaffMarch 15, 2023
Party politics ALGOP breaks its record with Ron DeSantis dinner Over 1,700 people gathered for the event at the Finley Center on Thursday. StaffMarch 14, 2023
National Garrett Jemison joins Butler Snow’s Regulatory and Government Relations Team Prior to founding his own firm, Jemison served as state director for U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby. StaffMarch 14, 2023
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