Governor AFL-CIO criticizes governor for signing bill restricting voluntary recognition of unions The Alabama AFL-CIO criticized Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to sign SB231 and effectively ban voluntary recognition of labor unions. Chance PhillipsMay 15, 2024
Legislature Bill penalizing voluntary recognition of unions is headed to governor’s desk Alabama follows Tennessee and Georgia by passing legislation that will punish businesses who voluntarily recognize unions. Chance PhillipsMay 9, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Alabama improves transparency in Economic Tax Incentives This a major victory for those concerned about government transparency and accountability. Patricia ToddJune 6, 2023
Legislature Rep. Anthony Daniels discusses Innovate Alabama bill HB247 is focused on spurring small business and entrepreneurial growth. Patrick DarringtonMay 18, 2023
Opinion Opinion | We must prioritize site development to win the “game” of economic development If Alabama makes the investments now into our state’s critical industrial sites, we can win the game of economic development. Jimmy RaneMay 9, 2023
Opinion Opinion | As companies flee blue states, Alabama needs to convince them to move here Alabamians depend on our state’s government and elected leaders to get real results. Will AinsworthMay 3, 2023
Legislature Economic incentives pass legislature, signed by Ivey The legislation would renew existing economic incentives from the Jobs Act while offering new opportunities. Patrick DarringtonApril 21, 2023
Legislature Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise passage of economic development incentives bills This package of bills was item number one on the Alabama Big 10 Mayors’ 2023 legislative agenda. StaffApril 21, 2023
Legislature House has very little contention in third legislative week Most bills passed in the Alabama House last week sailed through without a single vote of opposition. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes two economic development bills from the “Game Plan” The “Game Plan" aims to spur economic development in Alabama by increasing incentives for companies. Patrick DarringtonApril 14, 2023