The Alabama Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, is joining a growing list of Alabama cities suing the state over the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, filing a new lawsuit that argues Alabama’s current online sales tax structure shortchanges public schools. According to the AEA press release, the organization has formally entered litigation challenging how […]

At the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), the future isn’t something to fear. It’s something to shape. As the nation’s only high school fully dedicated to integrating cyber technology and engineering into every academic discipline, ASCTE is leading the way in preparing students for a rapidly evolving world, including the new era […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) says Alabama just got an “early Christmas present” from President Donald Trump and Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte — and it’s coming straight out of “woke California.” On Thursday, Tuberville announced that the Trump administration will relocate Fannie Mae’s San Francisco office to Birmingham, bringing one of the world’s largest […]

Alabama’s future is bright. You can see it in the jobs we are landing, the workers we are training, and the confidence employers are showing in every corner of the state. Most people understand what it takes to keep that momentum going: a climate that is ripe for investment, a friendly regulatory environment, and reliable, […]

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Redstone Arsenal for a ceremony on Friday to mark the future site of U.S. Space Command’s permanent headquarters. U.S. Space Command General Stephen Whiting announced the visit during the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber’s annual Redstone Update at the Von Braun Center on Wednesday. He told local leaders that […]

Few men are as stalwart, steady and straightforward as Jake Harper. The Wilcox County cattleman and timber landowner has offered his logical mind, plain speech and acumen for accountability to fellow farmers for decades, most recently as Southwest Area vice president of the Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance. “I want it right,” Harper remarked […]

 A major expansion of Alabama’s entertainment tax incentive program is turning heads in the music industry. Representatives of the Alabama Department of Commerce and the Alabama Entertainment Office have been promoting the new opportunities, and the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival was a recent stop. The festival, held in November, drew more than 50 songwriters and hundreds of […]

Many Alabamians know the feeling. Your phone buzzes: “Delivered.” You go to pick it up: The box is gone. Especially during the holiday season, that gut-punch has a name: Porch piracy — and Alabama lawmakers have now just put real teeth behind it. Thanks to a new law passed by State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) […]

Small businesses are the lifeblood of Alabama’s economy and drive communities across this nation. As someone who spent years running a small business before being elected to Congress, I understand the pressures our job creators face – rising costs, worker shortages, and a federal bureaucracy that too often makes life harder instead of easier. That’s […]

The Alabama Port Authority has begun demolition and reconstruction of Pier B South, launching a multi-year, multi-phase program to modernize the Port of Mobile’s general cargo terminal—one of the Port’s most historic and versatile assets. Built in the 1920s, Pier B South has served Alabama industries for nearly a century. Through a $100 million federal […]

Eli Lilly and Company announced Tuesday it will invest more than $6 billion to build a major new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Alabama, a blockbuster economic development win that state leaders say will be the largest initial investment in Alabama history. The project, planned for the Greenbrier South area in Huntsville, will be a next-generation […]

The South’s railways keep America’s economy in motion, transporting a significant share of our nation’s energy exports, agricultural goods, and automotive freight across the nation and to the Gulf ports. They are the backbone of our region’s industrial success and the critical link between America’s producers and the fast-growing Gulf Coast ports that anchor U.S. […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation on Monday applauded President Donald Trump’s announcement of a long-awaited $12 billion farm aid package to help producers manage rising input costs and weaker commodity prices as they plan for the 2026 crop year. “Today’s announcement is yet another demonstration of President Trump’s commitment to the American farmer,” said Federation President […]

Hoover has joined a growing coalition of Alabama cities challenging the state’s administration of the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT), following the Hoover City Council’s unanimous vote. The action places Hoover alongside Mobile, Tuscaloosa and Mountain Brook in a legal effort arguing that Alabama’s current online sales tax distribution model diverts revenue away from communities […]

The Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW) is pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved application for reporting new hires. While many features of the current system will remain the same, the new application includes several enhancements designed to streamline the reporting process and improve usability. These changes will be effective December 4, […]

The City of Mobile is joining a lawsuit against Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett, escalating a growing legal fight over how the state collects and distributes revenue from online purchases under the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT). In a news release from Mobile on Monday, Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said Mobile is “losing $34 […]

North Alabama has been essential to every major American victory in the 20th Century, and we are once again poised to deliver for the 21st. There would not have been enough munitions for the Great War without the nitrate plants in Muscle Shoals. There would not have been sufficient electricity for Oak Ridge to make […]

Pup Mayor Cooper was all business Monday, performing his first official duty at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Madison’s Historic Downtown Entertainment District. Tail wagging and ears perked, Cooper greeted the crowd of city leaders, business owners, and community partners, showing off his signature charm as Madison celebrated a major milestone for its downtown. “Cooper is […]

Perdido Beach Resort, one of Alabama’s most iconic coastal destinations, has been purchased by a group of investors with deep ties to the state — including Ms. Terry and Coach Nick Saban. Perdido Hotel Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Aurora Hospitality Partners, Joe Agresti, the Sabans and a select group of Alabama investors, announced the […]

Master Boat Builders is moving forward with a major investment in coastal Alabama, announcing plans to construct a $60 million defense-focused shipbuilding facility in Coden that will significantly expand the company’s ability to support U.S. military maritime programs. WorkBoat reported on the project details. The new 150,000-square-foot manufacturing center will sit on a 20-acre site […]

Wire and cable manufacturer Southwire is launching a $176 million expansion at its plant in Cleburne County, a move that highlights the successful business partnerships in rural Alabama that are fueling prosperity in communities across the state. The project, which will enhance medium voltage cable production and further modernize operations, is expected to create more […]

Leaders from Washington to Montgomery are praising Alabama Power’s new two-year rate stability plan approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission, calling it a major step toward keeping power affordable as families continue to feel the sting of high prices nationwide. The PSC voted Tuesday to approve Alabama Power’s proposal to hold several major adjustable […]

Alabama electric customers got welcome news Tuesday when the Alabama Public Service Commission voted to approve Alabama Power’s recent proposal to hold several major adjustable rate factors at current levels for two years. In that proposal, the company laid out commitments to keep several bill-impacting adjustment factors in place. On Tuesday, PSC President Cynthia Lee […]

Dream Motor Group, led by legendary former Alabama head coach Nick Saban and automotive executive Joe Agresti, has finalized a $151 million acquisition of Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery. The sale was announced in a press release from Pinnacle M&A. Car Dealership Guy previously reported that the deal had been foreshadowed when Saban’s […]