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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
Small businesses should be able to deduct forgiven expenses paid for with federal PPP loans on state income taxes, the NFIB says.
Economy
“Alabama is a national leader in workforce development," Gov. Kay Ivey said.
Economy
About half of the new claims are due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economy
The Department of Commerce estimates the industry will add more than 6,000 jobs in the state in the coming months.
Economy
Continued improvement will depend on federal aid and how the state and its municipalities provide assistance, experts say.
Economy
Ballots could begin being mailed out to workers on Feb. 8, with the vote count to happen by March 30.
Economy
This year, 44 businesses were chosen as finalists for these prestigious awards.
Economy
Fifty percent of the new claims were related to COVID-19.
Economy
The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama.
Economy
Because of a massive increase in unemployment claims, Alabama's unemployment tax rate in 2021 will go up 92 percent.