Economy
In June 2024, there were 82,270 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly increase of 3.3 percent.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
- Legislature
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
- National
Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Tuberville praises Trump picks Kash Patel and Linda McMahon
House passes $895B defense bill, boosts pay and supports North Alabama
- Education
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Retail stories
Featured Opinion
Under the law, any premises used to sell or show R-rated movies could end up being considered a public nuisance.
Legislature
Local school boards would now get a piece of the revenue after being cut out of an earlier version of the bill.
News
The new officers' terms in office began on Jan. 1.
Economy
Although Alabamians have returned to the workforce in a big way, the pandemic has left the retail industry struggling to find employees.
Economy
A panel of judges chose the Alabama Retailer of the Year winners in three categories based on annual sales volume.
State
Organizers said they "have set the tone that the labor movement is alive right now, that Black Lives Matter is alive right now."
State
Out of the 600 surveyed nationwide between March 28 and 30, 77 percent of respondents supported the unionization efforts.
State
It could take days or even weeks to learn the outcome. Amazon plants across the country are watching.
Economy
Ballots are to be mailed to workers in the Bessemer plant on Monday. Votes are to be tallied by March 30.