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
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
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
- Legislature
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
- 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
Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Tuberville praises Trump picks Kash Patel and Linda McMahon
House passes $895B defense bill, boosts pay and supports North Alabama
- Education
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
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
- 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
Five thousand workers will participate in the vote facilitated by the National Labor Relations Board.
Economy
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.9 of a point in March to 88.5.
Economy
"Working-class people have the power to change the world; that's what you're fighting for right now," Fain said.
Economy
Companies launching operations or expanding existing facilities in 2023 are poised to make investments totaling over $6.4 billion.
Economy
Since the initial announcement seeking to join the UAW, workers have stated that Mercedes-Benz has begun retaliating against them for being pro-union.
Economy
The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent.
Economy
The processing facility is expected to create 120 jobs in Dothan.
Economy
Saban is expected to speak to workers employed at the Mercedes Benz facility in Vance amid a unionization campaign.
Economy
The announcement comes a month after workers at the plant initially declared their campaign to unionize.
Economy
This ambitious initiative marks a new chapter in Alabama's economic development.