Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Working for Alabama

Collaboration that empowers job creators

The Department of Workforce is proving daily that it is an example of what successful collaboration looks like.

January 22, 2026

Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief

Franklin Johnson was named the new chief of the department’s Workforce Pathways Division, bringing extensive legal and policy experience to the role.

August 21, 2025

The first “Working for Alabama” czar will be Greg Reed

The governor and legislature passed a sweeping package of bills that will streamline workforce development in our state.

December 18, 2024

Gov. Ivey announces appointment of business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance

The alliance is a key initiative aimed at supporting efforts to drive economic growth and innovation.

August 8, 2024

Gov. Ivey makes appointments to newly established Alabama Workforce Board

This marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Working for Alabama legislative package.

August 7, 2024

“Working for Alabama” legislation is monumental

This package gave our state’s leaders an issue in which they could put their partisanship aside and work together.

June 20, 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

Gov. Ivey to sign “Working for Alabama” legislative package

The bipartisan seven-bill package emerged early in the session as an attempt to combat the state's low labor participation rate.

May 9, 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

State leaders all aboard on “Working for Alabama” plan

It is good to see all of our state’s top elected leaders coming together and Working for Alabama.

April 17, 2024