Alabama Politics & Elections: U.S. Sen. Katie Britt urged Mobile-area Republicans to turn out for the Nov. 3 midterms, framing the vote around “common sense” issues like voter ID, women’s sports, AI, and data centers. Voting Rights: A look at how Black voters’ midterm impact hinges on turnout and district maps, with Alabama cited as a key test case after the Supreme Court required a second majority-Black district. Energy & Courts: Alabama AG Steve Marshall warned the U.S. Supreme Court’s climate lawsuit could raise costs well beyond gas prices if Boulder’s case proceeds. Workforce & Immigration: Alabama employers filed 7 H-1B petitions in one sector in 2025, all approved, while overall Alabama saw 1,011 petitions statewide. Local Business: Fort Payne approved a tax abatement for a $2.6M manufacturing machinery upgrade at Valley Joist and Deck. Industry & Growth: Pinnacle Financial Partners ranked No. 3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces list for financial services. Weather & Risk: A Gulf system could develop into Tropical Storm Isaias, bringing heavy rain risk to the Gulf Coast. Sports & Economy: Alabama players said a possible Trump visit to the Georgia game won’t change their preparation.