Alabama Politics
Doug Jones and Tommy Tuberville: Profiles of Alabama’s Gubernatorial Candidates
With the general election tomorrow, Alabama Reflector profiles both major-party candidates for governor — Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Tommy Tuberville — ahead of Tuesday’s vote.
Source: Alabama Reflector
Governor Ivey Encourages Alabamians to Vote in November 3 General Election
Gov. Kay Ivey is urging voters statewide to head to the polls Tuesday, when Alabamians will decide the governor’s race along with several statewide and constitutional contests.
Source: Office of Governor Kay Ivey
Alabama Education
School Counseling Becomes Issue in Alabama State School Board Races
Student mental health support and school counseling requirements have become a flashpoint in several Alabama State Board of Education races on Tuesday’s ballot.
Source: Alabama Reflector
Three School-Related Amendments on Alabama’s November Ballot: What They Would Do
Alabama Daily News breaks down three education-related constitutional amendments voters will decide this Election Day and what each would actually change.
Source: Alabama Daily News
Economic Development
Hyundai Invests $450 Million in Alabama Plant Expansion
Hyundai announced a $450 million expansion of its Montgomery manufacturing plant to add hybrid and Genesis GV70 production, part of the automaker’s broader push into hybrid vehicles.
Source: Alabama Political Reporter
Governor Ivey Announces Helix Electric to Build $45.3 Million Facility in Jackson County, Create 160 Jobs
Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Helix Electric will build a new $45.3 million facility in Jackson County, expected to create 160 jobs.
Source: Office of Governor Kay Ivey
Rural Health
Huntsville Hospital System Receives Federal Rural Health Funding
Huntsville Hospital System is receiving a share of new federal rural health transformation funding aimed at shoring up healthcare access across rural North Alabama.
Source: WAFF
Tuberville Cites Rural Hospital Closures, Praises Nearly $500 Million in New Federal Support for Alabama Providers
Sen. Tommy Tuberville highlighted nearly $500 million in new federal support for Alabama’s rural healthcare providers, pointing to ongoing rural hospital closures across the state.
Source: Alabama Gazette
