As Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair and a task force of economic development professionals develop a comprehensive strategic plan to guide the state’s economic growth into the future, Working for Alabama is quickly materializing in another round of all-star appointments to a key entity, the Alabama Growth Alliance. On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced […]

Birmingham-Southern College is broadening its search for a buyer for its 192-acre campus by soliciting offers outside the state of Alabama. The shuttered institution announced it is working with a New York-based real estate brokerage to market the sale of the campus, which closed in May. “BSC continues to have productive discussions with prospective buyers […]

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) has been released from UAB Hospital and is recovering at home following a serious accident on Smith Lake last month. On Tuesday, his wife provided an update on his condition, expressed heartfelt thanks to all those who have reached out to them, and called on the power of prayer to […]

A bill before Congress sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) related to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) and its effort to establish parity with other federally-recognized tribes is the subject of an effort to raise baseless concern over the expansion of gambling in Alabama. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Act […]

In October 2025, Alabama’s workforce development efforts will be led by a newly appointed Secretary of Workforce. Ahead of that, the Alabama Workforce Council and State Workforce Development Board were combined into the newly established Alabama Workforce Board — which Governor Kay Ivey made appointments to today. The activation of industry and business leaders through […]

The forestry and forest products manufacturing industry contributes more than $36.3 billion to Alabama’s economy according to the latest IMPLAN study commissioned by the Forest Workforce Training Institute (ForestryWorks®). Jacksonville State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research conducted a study that showed an almost $7.4 billion increase from the previous study of $28.9 […]

The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) largest generating asset and the third-largest nuclear power producer in the U.S., celebrated its 50th anniversary on Thursday. On August 1, 1974, Browns Ferry Unit 1 began commercial operation, making its three reactors the first globally to produce over 1,000 megawatts of power. Currently, Browns Ferry […]

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Act on Monday, proposing to allocate $852.2 billion focused on enhancing U.S. military readiness and capabilities and supporting servicemembers and families U.S. Senator Katie Britt, a member of the committee, announced she secured more than $6.1 billion in defense spending for the state […]

The Alabama Blockchain Study Commission convened for its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, with industry leaders and regulatory officials urging a cautious approach as the state explores the potential of blockchain technology. State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) who chairs the committee, emphasized the importance of determining Alabama’s role in regulating and utilizing blockchain technology, which underpins […]

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners announced today that applications are now being accepted for an innovative program designed to increase the number of doctors in the state. During the 2023 legislative session, state lawmakers passed the Physician Workforce Act, which is continuing to address a […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Terry Andrew Heflin, a Democrat running for District 5 of the Clay County Commission, on 7 felony counts of voter fraud Wednesday. Heflin, 45, a resident of Clay County, was charged with 7 counts of unlawful use of absentee ballots, according to AG Marshall’s office. Specifically, […]

The Alabama Port Authority and a coalition of groups native to Coastal Alabama are demanding the Mobile Baykeeper and out-of-state environmentalist group, the Center for Biological Diversity, withdraw its intent to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, warning that the legal action threatens the state’s largest economic driver. The lawsuit involves […]

At age 83, former State Rep. John Rogers has been sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme involving public funds intended for nonprofits. The former Birmingham Democrat, who resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives in March, also faces three years of supervised release and must repay $197,950 […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) announced a refreshed visual identity system following extensive brand research conducted over the past few years. The updated visual identity includes new logos, colors, and branding elements designed to enhance UAB’s visibility and reputation. For the first time in UAB’s history, the primary logo will be shared across […]

Alabama’s business recruitment team concluded a successful mission at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, targeting over half a dozen growth projects and gaining fresh insights into trends shaping the future of aerospace, aviation, and defense. During the airshow, Alabama’s delegation engaged in many scheduled appointments with industry executives and numerous informal discussions with aerospace company […]

Regions Bank, while Alabama based, enables businesses to succeed in international trade. A particular team at Regions has been involved in global trade for more than 100 years through its predecessor banks: Global Trade Finance. That legacy was recognized earlier this year in a historic way in receiving the U.S. Department of Commerce’s “E” Award […]

As a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senator Katie Britt voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Specific measures within this year’s bill will allocate over $80 million to modernize and upgrade critical transportation infrastructure across Alabama, with $50 million […]

C Spire, a Mississippi-based telecommunications and technology company with a significant presence in Alabama, announced it will pull all of its advertising from the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris after a blasphemous representation of the Last Supper was prominently featured in the opening ceremony. C Spire, the nation’s largest privately-owned wireless carrier, has invested $500 […]

Birmingham-based QuantHub was named one of the six winners of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Building an Adaptive and Competitive Workforce track. The Tools Competition is a multi-million dollar funding opportunity for edtech innovation that leverages digital technology, big data, and learning science to empower adult learners by developing critical competencies necessary for […]

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight will play a pivotal role in an upcoming hearing focused on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The hearing is scheduled to take place on July 23 with the three largest PBMs testifying before Congress. With Alabama U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer sitting (R-Hoover) on the committee, the hearing is being closely watched […]

In compliance with a law passed earlier this year by the Alabama Legislature, campuses within the University of Alabama System will eliminate all offices and programs that are based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and any other impermissible factors included under the umbrella of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).  Instead, the University will redirect the […]

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced today the Renewal of Alabama Commission allocated over $15.5 million in Growing Alabama funding to seven economic development organizations across the state to speed the development of industrial sites. The communities benefiting from this cycle of Growing Alabama funding are Auburn, Brundidge, Enterprise, Fort Payne, Greene County, Coosa County […]

Democratic candidates who have ambition for the presidency should back off from seeking the limelight and a spot at the top of the party’s ticket, former Alabama U.S. Senator and current media pundit Doug Jones said on Sunday. As Democrats across the country begin to clear the field for Vice President Kamala Harris after President […]

On Sunday, Joe Biden announced he would not continue seeking reelection to the Democratic nomination for President. He announced he will attempt to continue serving as president his through the remainder of his term, a move which is likely to face intense scrutiny from members of both party. “It has been the greatest honor of […]