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UAW boss attacks Governor Ivey, BCA at Mercedes-Benz pro-union rally in Alabama
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain showed up in Coaling, Alabama on Sunday to rally supporters and pitch union membership in an ongoing effort...
Alabama’s regional workforce challenges require regional solutions, Pro Tem Reed says
Now over halfway into the 2024 state legislative session, Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed visited with Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal last week and...
State Sen. Gudger: Child care is the industry that keeps Alabama working – it’s time to invest in it
Every parent knows that raising a family comes with important decisions: where to send your child to school, what after-school activities they will participate...
15 Alabama startups chosen by gener8tor for gBETA accelerators
Global venture firm and accelerator network, gener8tor, selected 15 Alabama based startup businesses to participate in the company's gBETA program.
The program will last for...
Energy industry training center in Jasper will expand ACCS, Alabama Power HVAC program
A facility to educate and train prospective energy sector professionals is set to be built in Jasper, Alabama. Beyond a new state-of-the-art building, a...
Uniti Fiber leads broadband expansion in Butler, Lowndes, and Montgomery counties
Uniti Fiber, a provider of infrastructure solutions, is installing nearly 65 miles of "middle mile" broadband in Alabama's Black Belt region. The project is...
‘Working for Alabama’ to power up state workforce, economy with legislative package
On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey and Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth were joined by all legislative leaders from both the Alabama House and Senate to...
Three Alabama cities among Top 50 for houses on the market longest
According to a study by Stacker, an internet news source, Alabama is home to three of the top 50 cities in the U.S. in...
Bud Light rolling out limited edition UA packaging one year after national boycott
Bud Light has announced a collaboration with the University of Alabama for March Madness.
The beer company is releasing special edition 12-packs featuring the iconic...
Daniels discusses childcare tax credits, industry’s role at BCA gathering
House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels is attempting to solve a growing issue within the state that is affecting some of Alabama's poorest residents.
At a...
Alabama labor force participation remained unchanged in January, among lowest in U.S.
The Alabama Department of Labor reported that the state labor force participation rate remained constant at 57.4% for the month of January. The national...
Spectrum brings much needed fiber-optic network to Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County homes and small businesses are receiving a major upgrade in their internet connection thanks to a new fiber-optic network being installed by...
Sen. Katie Britt named League of Southeastern Credit Unions’ Alabama ‘Lawmaker of the Year’
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) announced that U.S. Senator Katie Britt was named their 2023 Federal Lawmaker of the Year for Alabama...
Todd Strange: The future of Hyundai is Alabama – not Detroit
I had the privilege of being the Director of the Alabama Development Office during the Hyundai recruitment, Chairman of the Montgomery County Commission when...
Southern Roots Nut Company announces $16.6 million expansion in Dothan processing facility
Alabama is already known agriculturally nationwide for its pecan production.
Now, that profile is set to grow even further after New Mexico-based Southern Roots Nut...
Toyota Alabama engine plant sets new production record
Huntsville's Toyota Manufacturing Alabama engine plant has set a new facility record for most engines assembled in a single year -- and that figure...
Launch, Singing River Trail collaborate for 3rd annual Launch Tank competition
North Alabama entrepreneurs will soon have the opportunity to compete in a Shark Tank-style event that could earn them as much as $25,000 in...
Singleton talks workforce development and economic results in BCA address
In an address to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday, State Senator and Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton outlined the necessity of...
Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama support Gov. Ivey’s pushback of UAW
As Governor Kay Ivey continues her fight against the United Auto Workers unionization effort at the Mercedes plant, officials across the state are sharing...
Chilton County residents share appreciation for reliable internet and Uniti Fiber – ‘connectivity is important’
Uniti Fiber announced the completion of a major broadband project that will provide high-speed internet service along the U.S. 31 Corridor in rural Jemison,...
Clay Scofield: Even a small dose of labor union snake oil could prove poisonous to Alabama’s economy
Alabama stands at an economic crossroads, and the path we take will determine if the record low unemployment and historic industrial recruitment successes of...
Birmingham Business Alliance adds two legislative priorities to 2024 agenda
As the 2024 legislative session advances, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) announced the addition of two legislative priorities to its agenda: A focus on...
Meridiam breaks ground on $230M broadband project in Black Belt
Meridiam, a sustainable infrastructure investment firm, broke ground on a transformative fiber project that will provide broadband access in the underserved Black Belt region...
Legislative leaders discuss ambitious workforce and economic development package
Yellowhammer News hosted its annual panel discussion Wednesday with the President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate and Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives.
Now in...