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The passage of new economic development legislation is essential for our state to remain competitive.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
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?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs historic paid parental leave into law
Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report
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
- Legislature
Public debates debut legislation to allow Farm Bureau health plans
Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility
Committee OKs bill requiring national anthem weekly in public schools
Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state
Alabama Senate passes bill to improve log truck weighing efficiency
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
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
- National
Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement
Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan
Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen money to taxpayers, passes House unanimously
Sen. Britt introduces the Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act
- Education
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama
Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools
Troy University launches College of Science and Engineering
- Health
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis
Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
- Opinion
Opinion | HB224 endangers First Amendment rights in Alabama
Opinion | For Democrats, let labor be your guide
Opinion | Our college is going to space and students are benefitting mightily
Opinion | Hoover continues to grow and flourish under leadership of Mayor Frank Brocato
Opinion | Update Alabama’s tax code to improve public health
economic development stories
Economy
The board announced the creation of the Innovate Alabama network to connect entrepreneurs and businesses with resources.
Legislature
In a broad report, the task force recommended the salary history ban, investing in childcare and developing a workforce pipeline for women.
Local news
Wesley is currently the director of innovation and economic opportunity for the city of Birmingham.
Economy
The roundtable, featuring top lawmakers, will highlight the positive impact of economic incentives.
Local news
The city awarded the funds to several local organizations to boost economic development.
Legislature
Paramore has spent 20 years as the director of governmental affairs for Troy University as well as a decade on the Troy City Council.
Economy
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who chairs the commission, said its findings will be a roadmap for how Alabama can best leverage incentive programs.
Elections
Alabama voters passed all 10 amendments on the ballot, plus the first-ever recompilation of the state Constitution.
State
The Academy is designed to educate municipal officials and business leaders on economic development best practices.