Elections Hendrix vs. Swayne District 55 showdown: Voters decide today Now, the decision rests with the voters, who will determine which path their district will embark upon after Tuesday. StaffOctober 24, 2023
National Sewell announces Birmingham’s designation as a Federal Tech Hub These Tech Hubs will catalyze investment in technologies critical to economic growth, national security, and job creation. StaffOctober 24, 2023
State Alabama’s active home listings hit 2023 high: AAR report The state's real estate market remains under the influence of the Federal Reserve's rising mortgage rates. StaffOctober 24, 2023
Economy Alabama labor force steady at 57 percent, record high employment numbers September's data shows a slight increase in Alabama’s unemployment rate, up from August’s 2.1 percent to 2.2 percent. StaffOctober 23, 2023
National Sen. Katie Britt, bipartisan senators visit Israel, condemn Hamas attacks The delegation's visit is seen as a gesture to bolster U.S.-Israel relations and emphasize America's unequivocal support for Israel. StaffOctober 23, 2023
Governor Governor, treasurer: Alabama will increase investment in Israel bond holdings The Israeli government will be issuing new bonds and Alabama has been placed in the forefront of the list of institutional buyers. StaffOctober 23, 2023
Economy Birmingham scores Federal Tech Hub Spot, competes for $75M funding boost Beyond recognition, this designation creates the potential for thousands of jobs for Alabamians from various walks of life. StaffOctober 23, 2023
Elections BCA endorses Madison City councilman in upcoming special election The special general election is scheduled for March 26, 2024. StaffOctober 23, 2023
Economy Alabama hits record employment, but deep disparities in Black Belt Region persist While the state revels in historic job numbers, nearly 50,000 Alabamians have stopped looking for jobs altogether. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Congress Sens. Britt, Klobuchar join forces to tackle youth mental health crisis The legislation aims to establish a national Youth Mental Health Research Initiative designed to address the escalating crisis. StaffOctober 20, 2023