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It outlines policy recommendations to further solidify Alabama as a leader in workforce development.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets
Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act”
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
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
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
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
- Health
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Alabama Workforce Council stories
Economy
The survey revealed that 80 percent of young people in Alabama are content with their jobs.
Opinion
There is nothing more important that we can do than graduate our students ready for the next step.
State
Workforce is a hot topic in 2021 with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention and labor shortages.
Opinion
"Ivey’s veto sent a message to the children, teachers, and parents of Alabama that we are not going to stand idly by for two...
Education
Nearly $50 million in federal tuition assistance goes unused by young Alabamians each year.
Economy
The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs.
Economy
“Alabama is a national leader in workforce development," Gov. Kay Ivey said.
News
Each regional profile contains background information, an education snapshot, a workforce snapshot, employment access and regional key findings.
Opinion
This time of uncertainty for the unemployed and underemployed is a desperate struggle, and our hearts and prayers go out to those affected. It...