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2026 Alabama governor’s race heats up with big names and open …
1 day ago · The 2026 race for Alabama’s governor is shaping up to be a high-stakes political showdown, marking the first truly open contest for the state’s highest office since 2010. With no incumbent seeking reelection, the field is wide open, setting the …
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North Alabama unions announce solidarity with striking Starbucks ...
1 day ago · On Tuesday, the unions of the North Alabama Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO, released a statement announcing their solidarity with Starbucks and Amazon workers who went on strike just before the Christmas holiday. “The unions of the North Alabama Area Labor Council (NAALC), AFL-CIO, stand united in ...
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A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars.
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Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 …
Nov 18, 2024 · Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden announced today that the state’s labor force participation rate for October rose by 0.1 percent to 57.6 percent. However, the percentage of prime-age workers—those aged 25-54—declined by 0.2 percent to 79.1 percent for the month, though it ...
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home …
6 days ago · According to the November 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released on Thursday by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, the state’s housing market experienced its first increase in sales numbers in three months, and other data offers good news for both home buyers and home sellers.. Alabama recorded 5,168 home sales in November, a 5.9 percent increase over October’s figures ...
Analysis | ALGOP’s “Contract with Alabama” reveals hidden …
Oct 24, 2024 · What It Means: The GOP often pushes for privatization or benefit cuts, which would shift financial burdens onto individuals, leaving many seniors vulnerable. The real threat is not reckless spending but efforts to reduce benefits. Selective Defense of Individual Freedoms. What They Say: The GOP defends freedoms like speech, religion, and family decision-making without government interference.
Opinion | State leaders all aboard on “Working for Alabama” plan
Apr 17, 2024 · The Alabama Workforce Transformation Act would consolidate duplicative state agencies that are currently operating in silos when it comes to workforce, thereby improving efficiency and reducing government waste.