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

UAW files more unfair labor practice charges against Mercedes

One week before the union election, the UAW filed additional charges against Mercedes with the National Labor Relations Board.

May 10, 2024

BCA CEO says Working for Alabama bill signals “a 21st Century approach”

“In order to attract and grow 21st Century jobs, Alabama must have a 21st Century approach,” Duncan said.

May 10, 2024

Progressive organizations host pro-UAW rally in Tuscaloosa

Mercedes-Benz employees and a former football star discussed why they support the United Auto Workers representing Tuscaloosa workers.

May 6, 2024

Addressing a different kind of infrastructure: child care

The lack of accessible, affordable and quality child care is often the biggest obstacle to getting workers back in the labor force.

April 24, 2024

Alabama Realtors release March 2024 Economic and Real Estate Report

In March, the increase in home sales persisted, with 4,976 sales recorded.

April 24, 2024

March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority

The Alabama Port Authority marked its third-highest month in the history of the Port of Mobile’s container terminal.

April 22, 2024

Partners join team developing new strategic economic growth plan

The new strategic economic growth plan will guide the state into the next decade and beyond.

April 22, 2024

Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May

Five thousand workers will participate in the vote facilitated by the National Labor Relations Board.

April 19, 2024

Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.9 of a point in March to 88.5.

April 10, 2024

Mercedes Benz workers file for an election to join the UAW

"Working-class people have the power to change the world; that's what you're fighting for right now," Fain said.

April 5, 2024