Thursday, June 18, 2026

Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory

Economy

Economy

Department of Labor claims Mar-Jac Poultry of Alabama used oppressive child labor

The Department of Labor says children worked “on the kill floor deboning poultry and cutting carcasses” in the Jasper factory.

May 22, 2024

Alabama’s housing market sustains three consecutive months of positive growth

For the third consecutive month, home sales and active residential listings increased across Alabama.

May 21, 2024

Inflation down, unemployment up in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics

According to preliminary estimates, prices rose 3.4 percent in the last year and unemployment is at 3.9 percent.

May 20, 2024

Gov. Ivey, BCA, labor react to UAW loss at Mercedes

Gov. Kay Ivey and business leaders celebrated the outcome.

May 20, 2024

United Auto Workers lose union election at Mercedes by 597 votes

With just 44% of the vote, the UAW fails to unionize the Mercedes plant in Vance on the first try.

May 17, 2024

Mercedes workers share why they support the UAW and think the union will win

With two days left in the Mercedes union election, the United Auto Workers remain optimistic about their odds.

May 16, 2024

Report: Inflation continues to hinder small business operations

Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in their business.

May 15, 2024

Co-chair of Poor People’s Campaign gives pro-UAW speech in Montgomery

At the “Moral Monday” event, Bishop William Barber II talked about how his Christian faith informs his support of unions.

May 14, 2024

Union election at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa County begins today

After a four month organizing drive, Mercedes workers will vote this week on whether to join the UAW.

May 13, 2024

Nick Saban denies UAW endorsement in Alabama union vote controversy

Ads suggested that Saban supported the UAW’s efforts to unionize the facility.

May 13, 2024