Alabama Politics
As public splits over CHOOSE Act, so do Alabama political candidatesCandidates ahead of the 2026 elections are diverging on Alabama’s school-voucher expansion program as public opinion on it remains split.
Alabama Reflector
Alabama task force finalizes recidivism definition for future voteAlabama’s Joint Re-Entry Task Force settled on a standardized three-year recidivism definition so the state’s 27% rate can be benchmarked against other states and their successful re-entry programs.
Alabama Reflector
Alabama Education
High diesel prices putting strain on school transportation budgetDiesel costs have nearly doubled year-over-year, and the state superintendent warns districts may need $532 million more in FY2027 funding to keep bus service running for 330,000 daily riders.
WBRC
PARCA survey finds strong support for public schools, accountability for private school fundingA new survey shows most Alabamians believe public schools are underfunded and want voucher-receiving private schools held to the same academic and financial reporting standards.
Alabama Daily News
Economic Development
Report: HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology generated $1.27B in economic activity over the past three yearsA PARCA study found the Huntsville-based biotech nonprofit and its resident companies supported about 2,088 jobs annually from 2023-2025, with leaders expecting further growth from Eli Lilly’s arrival and expansion into Dothan.
Alabama Political Reporter
Alabama weekly wages hit new record high as labor participation and unemployment held steady in AugustState labor data show average weekly wages reached a record level in August while unemployment and workforce participation stayed stable.
Alabama Daily News
RESTART Initiative expands workforce training for justice-involved individualsA $3.99 million federal grant is expanding job training for 550 recently released individuals, connecting them to Gulf Coast shipbuilding and maritime jobs amid labor shortages in those industries.
Alabama Political Reporter
Rural Health
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expandsState officials report a 46% drop in overdose deaths over two years, with more than $720 million in opioid-settlement funds directed to prevention and treatment programs across all 67 counties.
Alabama Political Reporter
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