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Overall, 62 percent of small business owners reported hiring or trying to hire in August.
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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
- Economy
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
- National
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
Rep. Barry Moore announces key staff promotions and new addition
Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters
Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits
Sen. Tuberville opposes new Democratic Farm Bill proposal
- Education
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
- Health
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
- Opinion
State
Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives.
Economy
Alabama’s tax revenue levels post-pandemic. As federal funds decline, state spending on effective programs is essential.
Legislature
Under current Alabama law, there are no direct statutes ensuring the right to contraception.
Prisons
Jodi Haley, DeBlieux’s daughter, spoke with raw emotion to those gathered at the execution, according to media reports. Her words provided a rare perspective.
Legislature
SB-16 would prohibit officers from using the four-point restraint, also known as the hog-tie position.
Featured Opinion
State
Jones' book explores the push to censor library materials nationwide, which has been a hot topic in Alabama over the past two years.
News
The addition of these new troopers aims to enhance law enforcement presence and safety across Alabama.
Congress
Madison Green has been promoted to chief of staff, while Marshall Macheledt will assume the roles of deputy chief of staff and legislative director.
Opinion
The sale of the Birmingham Racecourse prompted a number of questions about Alabama's complicated and confusing gambling laws.
Opinion
Alabama did its part in electing Donald Trump. He carried 65 percent of the vote in the Heart of Dixie. His best yet.
Featured Opinion
Our future depends on whether we rise to this challenge or falter under the weight of self-interest.
Featured Opinion
The sale of the Birmingham Racecourse could prompt movement on gaming legislation.
News
ALDOT has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements.
Elections
Ainsworth a lock? Tuberville running for governor? A darkhorse candidate? Campaign experts sort through the way-too-early 2026 talk.
Legislature
England has filed a new version of the bill for the upcoming session that returns the focus back to replacing school funding.
Economy
AT&T workers have been out of work for the past 19 days as they call on the company to come to the negotiating table.
Prisons
Derrick Dearman, 35, confessed to the brutal murders of five people in Citronelle in 2016.
State
The Labor Day report signals the end of ALEA's "101 Days of Summer Safety" campaign.
Congress
The conversation will focus on the small business ecosystem and the state's economic future.
Local news
Birmingham Municipal Court, in partnership with Aletheia House, has been awarded a $2 million grant over five years to support its drug court program.
Health
Delays caused by prior authorization are a growing problem that leave frustrated patients stuck.
