Economy Alabama ranks 45th in labor productivity, study says Alabama's labor productivity amounts to $63.12 per hour worked, compared to $82.89 nationally. StaffJuly 27, 2022
Courts Alabama Supreme Court announces retirement of Clerk of Court Julia Weller The court has selected Margaret “Megan” Byrne Rhodebeck to be the next clerk of court. StaffJuly 27, 2022
Courts Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement to hold meeting in August The Supreme Court of Alabama appoints the members of the Committee. StaffJuly 27, 2022
Economy Alabama hits new record low unemployment rate of 2.6 percent The number of unemployed people in the state has been on a steady decline in 2022, reaching record lows. StaffJuly 26, 2022
Economy U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau director to visit Birmingham The Women’s Bureau director will discuss benefits of addressing inequities women face in the workforce. StaffJuly 26, 2022
Courts Tiara Hudson and voting rights groups challenged transfer judgeships The groups challenged the constitutionality of a transfer of a judgeship from Jefferson County to majority-white Madison County. StaffJuly 22, 2022
Public safety Alabama among five states with the highest per capita costs from gun violence Gun violence costs the state about $15.4 billion in an average year. StaffJuly 21, 2022
Public safety Montgomery mayor contributes data on top manufacturers of guns used in crimes Glock was the top manufacturer among the 12 cities that contributed data. StaffJuly 21, 2022
Governor Governor’s Office releases latest round of state appointments Gov. Kay Ivey has made a new round of state appointments, with each effective immediately. StaffJuly 21, 2022
Economy NFIB survey: Inflation continues to hurt small businesses More than half of employers said that inflation is having a substantial impact on their business. StaffJuly 20, 2022