Economy
Ainsworth engaged with industry leaders and frontline workers, discussing critical issues impacting the construction industry.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
House Republicans honor state Rep. Randall Shedd with “Iron Award”
Rep. DuBose, Miss Alabama Teen to host second annual “Girls’ Day At The Capitol”
Gudger to lead Alabama Senate
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
- National
Sen. Tuberville accuses NIH researchers of withholding research on puberty blockers
Britt joins Senate colleagues in pushing for “bone crushing” Iran sanctions
Sen. Britt’s bill updating next generation body armor passes
House unanimously approves Rep. Strong’s plan to streamline North Alabama Courts
Tuberville praises defense secretary nominee amid allegations
- Education
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Economy
The truck will transport newly built Honda cars from the Lincoln, Alabama plant to the nearby CSX railhead for shipment.
Economy
The center will address workforce training needs in Coffee County and the Wiregrass.
Economy
Union membership in Alabama has actually been on the rise since 2021.
Economy
With 6,136 home sales, July marked the sixth consecutive month of increasing sales, showing a 13.1 percent rise.
Economy
Negotiations between the CWA and AT&T have broken down, with the CWA alleging that the corporation has not been negotiating in good faith.
Economy
The participation rate among prime-age workers — those aged 25 to 54 years — increased slightly.
Economy
Contract negotiations broke down between the ILA and the employer association USMX in June.
Economy
Sweet Grown Alabama connects consumers to locally grown products through an online searchable database.
Economy
A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.
Economy
In June 2024, there were 82,270 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly increase of 3.3 percent.