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84 new full-time positions will pay an average annual salary of nearly $42,500.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | Legislature must pass post-election audit to combat fraud at the ballot box
Wes Allen adds Texas to the list of partner states in the Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Alex Braswell chosen as Democratic nominee for House District 11 race
Alabama Secretary of State urges DHS to improve citizenship verification system
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases
Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties
- Economy
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
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
- National
Is the Republican town hall freeze affecting Alabama?
Reps. Sewell, Figures say historic Montgomery Bus Station no longer for sale
Sen. Britt reintroduces Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Rep. Sewell votes against Trump-Johnson spending bill
- Education
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
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
- Health
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
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
- Opinion
Opinion | Bill adding more legal protections for police adds to growing problem
Opinion | Legislature must pass post-election audit to combat fraud at the ballot box
Opinion | How to Beat “Egg-conomic” Uncertainty
Opinion | Alabama has a host of prominent political leaders under 45
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should cut unfair credit card fees for small businesses
jobs stories
Economy
As of July 2022, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 108,608, up 23.1 percent from July 2021.
Local news
Partners expect to train and place over 1,000 jobseekers in high-quality healthcare jobs.
Economy
With the expansion, James Hardie will add 200 jobs and the Prattville facility will become the company's largest location.
Economy
Alabama’s need for aviation mechanics and technicians is soaring and a new registered apprenticeship program will begin filling that need.
Economy
The number of unemployed people in the state has been on a steady decline in 2022, reaching record lows.
Economy
REAL Park could eventually become home as many as 13 buildings offering a combined 5 million square feet of space.
Economy
2.7 percent is a new record low, down from April’s rate of 2.8 percent, and below May 2021’s rate of 3.6 percent.
Economy
The monthly total of online job ads for April 2022 is up 1.8 percent with 41,315 new online ads.
Economy
The growth project will double the size of the Alabama facility, permitting a large-scale expansion of its manufacturing capacity.