Jobless rate falls, labor participation dips slightly
August 18, 2025
Alabama’s labor force participation rate dipped slightly in July to 57.9%, down from 58.0% in June, Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed said.
Alabama Community College System board talks workforce, partnership with meteorologist James Spann
August 14, 2025
At its Wednesday meeting in Montgomery, the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved millions in campus improvements, new equipment and property purchases aimed at growing workforce training and reaching more students.
CHOOSE Act in effect: Choices in some areas, fewer in others
August 13, 2025
Lawmakers approved the CHOOSE Act last year because they said parents want more choices in where their children go to school.
Increased energy production a key topic at Business Council of Alabama conf.
August 12, 2025
The need for increased energy production and what Alabama leaders can do to facilitate it was a topic across multiple panel discussions at the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Government Affairs Conference Saturday.
Alabama lawmakers talk health care, rural development
August 11, 2025
Alabama’s federal lawmakers discussed the state’s health care system, rural hospitals and agricultural issues Saturday at the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Government Affairs Conference.
Some Alabama colleges risk federal financial aid access as student loan delinquencies climb
August 8, 2025
With the pandemic-era pause on student loan payments lifted and debt levels at a record $1.7 trillion nationwide, attention is now turning to the growing
Governor to Alabama students: ‘Raise your hand. Lift someone up. Try again.’
August 6, 2025
In a back-to-school video posted on social media, Ivey challenged students to embrace the new academic year with courage and purpose: “Be bold enough to raise your hand. Be kind enough to lift someone up. Be brave enough to fail … “
Alabama Extension launches statewide needs survey
August 5, 2025
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has launched a statewide survey to better understand the needs of communities across the state’s 67 counties.
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