State Analysis | Immigrants drive Alabama’s economy despite political rhetoric Immigration is not merely a challenge to navigate but an opportunity to seize. Bill Britt15 hours ago
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs school choice, overtime tax cut bills The governor has signed HB217, SB263 and HB363. StaffJune 9, 2023
Congress Sewell: SCOTUS decision a “historic victory” for Black voters in Alabama “Today was a historic win,” Sewell said. "It was a win for democracy itself.” Patrick DarringtonJune 9, 2023
Economy Alabama metro areas have among country’s lowest unemployment rates The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.6 percent. StaffJune 9, 2023
State Supreme Court rules Alabama Congressional map dilutes Black voting power The decision will require Alabama to draw a new map that creates two districts with significant Black voting populations. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023
State Sen. Katie Britt: Gen. Dickinson confirmed Space Command belongs in Huntsville “General Dickinson just confirmed to us that the headquarters of U.S. Space Command belongs on Redstone Arsenal," Britt said. Patrick DarringtonJune 8, 2023
Governor Ivey makes large batch of appointments Wednesday Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars. Patrick DarringtonJune 8, 2023
State Yellowhammer Fund launches “Reproductive Justice Bus Tour” The bus tour kicks off on June 24, one year after the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023
Economy Area Development Magazine recognizes Alabama third year in a row Area Development considered the $10.1 billion of capital investment put toward several projects in the state during 2022. Samuel StettheimerJune 8, 2023
Party politics ALGOP announces former President Donald Trump coming to Alabama Trump will be speaking at an upcoming party event. StaffJune 8, 2023
Courts The cost to defend the Alabama Department of Corrections: $7.6 million By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation Josh MoonJune 7, 2023