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Economy

Alabama’s March unemployment rate holds steady at 2.7 percent

Employment and wages rose over the year, with Alabama setting a record average weekly wage as labor force participation also increased.

May 4, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards grants in support of sexual assault victims

Nearly $145,000 was directed to victim services, training and prosecutions, expanding support in Mobile County and across much of Alabama.

May 4, 2026

Alabama League of Municipalities elects new president, vice president

More than 1,200 officials gathered in Montgomery as the nonpartisan group set leadership for a year focused on supporting Alabama’s cities and towns.

May 4, 2026

Final work and detour scheduled ahead of new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge traffic pattern

A temporary detour is set to begin May 10 as crews finish bridge work and prepare a phased opening aimed at easing beach traffic.

May 1, 2026

Sen. Britt priorities advanced out of Senate Judiciary Committee

The panel advanced measures targeting harmful AI chatbots and carjacking prosecutions, sending two of Britt’s child safety and crime priorities onward.

May 1, 2026

SPLC Action Fund endorses four Alabama judicial candidates

The endorsements backed one Alabama Supreme Court hopeful and three Madison County judicial candidates ahead of the November 3 elections.

May 1, 2026

Gov. Ivey praises MACS unit as Montgomery crime drops

State leaders said the Montgomery crime unit’s results included hundreds of arrests, seized guns and recent school-related interventions that they said prevented violence.

May 1, 2026

When money decides elections before voters do

Primary elections are where power is decided, often by hidden money, leaving voters reacting to outcomes already shaped behind closed doors.

April 30, 2026

Charles Barkley donates $25,000 to support Children’s of Alabama

The gift added to a tournament legacy that has raised more than $24 million for Alabama children and families.

April 30, 2026

NFIB Alabama PAC endorses 78 lawmakers for reelection

The endorsements covered 25 Senate and 53 House incumbents who backed small-business priorities and posted perfect NFIB voting records.

April 30, 2026