Economy
The state’s 62,539 home sales in 2024 declined by roughly 18 percent compared to the 76,258 in 2023.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Aspiring lieutenant governor penned 479 page flat Earth screed
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
- Legislature
Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act”
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
Daniels: National Democrats are silent on Trump, still in mourning
Opinion | Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
- Opinion
Economy
The state's progress is not just about connectivity—it’s about economic growth, education, and healthcare access for communities that have long been underserved.
Economy
Alabama recorded 4,876 home sales in December, which represents a 5.7 percent decrease from November.
Economy
Sixteen of 19 workers at the Gaylord Chemical facility in Tuscaloosa voted to join the International Chemical Workers Union.
Economy
According to the NFIB, 35 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill.
Economy
McNair began her tenure as Commerce Secretary on Jan. 1, 2024, after Gov. Kay Ivey appointed her.
Economy
The change comes in response to financial support from the state legislature and corporate sponsors.
Economy
A standout accomplishment of the legislative year was the passage of the Child Care Tax Credit, a transformative policy championed by Manufacture Alabama.
Economy
Trump has been critical of the program in the past and restricted foreign worker visas during his first term.
Economy
Alabama, Maine, and Mississippi saw the greatest increases in their respective unemployment rates.