Economy
A report reveals that economic development efforts in 2024 secured 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
AFA announces its endorsement of Matt Woods for Alabama Senate District 5
- Governor
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
- Legislature
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
This Alabama state representative wants to outlaw human cloning
Over 200 rally at State House to push for grocery tax reduction
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
- Economy
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Sen. Katie Britt taps Sean Ross as new chief of staff in D.C.
Rep. Sewell introduces the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act
Rep. Sewell pans President Trump’s attempt to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education
Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts
Riley Gaines, Trump push national PBM reform as Alabama debates state bills
- Education
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
- Health
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
- Opinion
economic development stories
News
Clem has spent the last decade as a senior project manager at the Alabama Department of Commerce.
Legislature
A breakdown of which bills stand to benefit Alabama, which could do harm, and which exist purely to appease the far-right culture war agenda.
News
This brings the total number of supported organizations to more than 170, all dedicated to driving innovation in Alabama.
Economy
North Alabama Area Labor Council president Jacob Morrison argues it’s unlikely a McKinsey-developed economic strategic plan will help working-class Alabamians.
News
The Catalyst plan replaces the Accelerate Alabama framework.
News
Wesley has been instrumental in securing major events for the city, including the 2021 World Games.
State
Gov. Kay Ivey and the Renewal of Alabama Commission have announced $15.5 million in funding for the Growing Alabama program.
Featured Opinion
This package gave our state’s leaders an issue in which they could put their partisanship aside and work together.
Featured Opinion
Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — will be building an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capitol city.