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Alabama's labor productivity amounts to $63.12 per hour worked, compared to $82.89 nationally.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
- Legislature
State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality
ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
- Economy
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
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
- National
Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development
Sen. Britt releases statement following confirmation of CIA director
Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to Trump
Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of SCLC President and CEO Dr. Charles Steele Jr.
Sens. Britt, Blackburn pass resolution to declare Oct. 10 “American Girls in Sports Day”
- Education
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
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
It's weird how in Alabama the political will of the legislature never seems to work out well for the average voter.
Legislature
The bill would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women.
Legislature
The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms.
Elections
The three-way race will almost certainly be one of the most interesting and possibly competitive elections in Tuscaloosa this year.
Congress
The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over issues related to affordable and accessible housing, mortgage servicing, transit, and urban development.
Congress
The bill now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law.
Opinion
These efforts spell trouble for hopes of a “win-win” green energy transition for union workers.
Opinion
Tulsi Gabbard may be a new and compelling voice, but she is not the standard-bearer we need.
Opinion
Jabo Waggoner has done a lot for Alabama, but especially for his native and beloved Jefferson County.
Featured Opinion
The reality is America has done quite well over the last four years, especially for the average worker. But a new reality is on...
Featured Opinion
True public safety isn’t built on fear — it’s built on justice, opportunity, and hope.
Opinion
The phrase “Only Katie Britt could do it” may soon be repeated over and over again.
Opinion
The governor’s chair and the race for it was the big show in Alabama politics in that era. Being a U.S. senator was secondary...
Courts
The court has selected Margaret “Megan” Byrne Rhodebeck to be the next clerk of court.
Courts
The Supreme Court of Alabama appoints the members of the Committee.
Courts
James was convicted for the 1994 shooting death of his former girlfriend, Faith Hall. Hall's family is asking that he not be executed.
Elections
Kimberly Butler finished 14 votes out of a runoff but presented more than 40 affidavits from voters who were given incorrect ballots.
State
Beginning November 1, 2022, the minimum wage for new SPLC employees will be more than $20 per hour.
Economy
The number of unemployed people in the state has been on a steady decline in 2022, reaching record lows.
Economy
The Women’s Bureau director will discuss benefits of addressing inequities women face in the workforce.
