Economy
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9 percent.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Aspiring lieutenant governor penned 479 page flat Earth screed
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
- Legislature
Daniels: National Democrats are silent on Trump, still in mourning
Opinion | Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
Alabama Dems’ 2025 platform will focus on expanding freedom, economic opportunities
Alabama House Republican Caucus announces 2025 “Alabama Values” legislative agenda
- Economy
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
- National
56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary; Britt backs nominee
Marshall, Tuberville endorse Trump’s youth gender-affirming care ban
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, first law of his term, backed by Britt
Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump Administration’s rescission of funding freeze
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
- Opinion
Opinion | Want to vote on gambling, lottery? This is your year
Opinion | A history of hope: How vaccines protect us all
Opinion | Congress must rein in Big Tech to protect our kids
Opinion | It’s time to end “Bingo War” lie and move Alabama forward
Opinion | A leadership change is the only way forward for the Decatur Police Department
unemployment stories
Courts
The case stems from the Alabama Department of Labor's lengthy delays in processing claims during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislature
Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years.
Economy
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most measures of labor market performance barely changed between May and June.
Economy
According to preliminary estimates, prices rose 3.4 percent in the last year and unemployment is at 3.9 percent.
Economy
The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent.
Opinion
With rising costs and a lack of options, child care is a growing obstacle for working parents.
Economy
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate held steady at its record low 2.1 percent.
Economy
The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.6 percent.
Economy
The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.8 percent.