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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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- Elections
- Governor
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets
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
- 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
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday
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
- 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
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
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
- Opinion
Economy
As of June 2021, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 88,165, up 110 percent from June 2020.
Economy
The company's new corporate headquarters is in the historic John Hand Building in downtown Birmingham.
Economy
“I want to thank Eddie Stivers for his vision and commitment to help in building Birmingham’s economy."
Economy
The unemployment rate is a new post-pandemic low and the jobs count is at its highest level in 2021.
Economy
As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of owners reported job openings that could not be filled.
Economy
This $20 million investment is expected to create 55 new jobs in fast-growing Baldwin County.
Economy
FreightCar America received a $10 million PPP loan in early 2020. It closed its last American plant located in Muscle Shoals in September.
Economy
Fifty-two percent of last week's claims were reported to be due to the pandemic.
Economy
It’s one of the 10 highest percent changes of a national increase that the White House attributes to direct payments.
Economy
The Coosa County graphite plant is expected to employ at least 100 full-time, permanent workers.