Opinion Opinion | Labor Day is a tribute to those who manufacture, build and grow Labor Day is a tribute to American labor, to those who manufacture, build, and grow things that make our lives better. Maury D. GastonSeptember 4, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Investing in America’s National Security The U.S. has the capabilities, the workforce, and the resources to dominate global supply chains, so why would we let China dominate? Jerry CarlAugust 25, 2023
State Submissions open for Work-Based Learning Seal of Excellence Awards Innovative programs are encouraged to showcase their impact on Alabama’s workforce. StaffJuly 27, 2023
Legislature Initiatives to close Workforce, Wage Gap for women stall in session The priorities currently are bills that would ban employers from asking job applicants about salary history and a child care tax credit program. Jacob HolmesJuly 26, 2023
Economy Ainsworth appoints Jeff Peoples, Gary Smith to 21st Century Workforce commission The commission was created in 2019 to continually assess and strengthen Alabama’s workforce. Jacob HolmesJuly 14, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama should follow the Buffett rule: Take advantage of others’ “dumb things” Economic development is built on infrastructure, workforce and quality of life. If one leg is uneven, the whole is unstable. Bill BrittMay 8, 2023
News House bill passes to eliminate income tax on overtime pay The bill would save employees 5 percent on overtime pay accumulated over the course of the year. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2023
Health New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026 Ivey's proposal includes $62 million to construct the campus, which would be located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2023
Legislature Wage gap task force recommends Legislature institute salary history ban In a broad report, the task force recommended the salary history ban, investing in childcare and developing a workforce pipeline for women. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Economy Survey: COVID-19 no longer a major employment barrier in Alabama Transportation is now the most often-cited barrier, followed by personal health and familial obligations. Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2023