Economy Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers Gov. Ivey honors Alabama’s $50B manufacturing sector and its 290,000 workers for driving economic growth and global exports. StaffJuly 3, 2025
Economy NFIB Optimism Index: Slight improvements but inflation remains a challenge Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months improved three points. StaffDecember 14, 2022
Economy PARCA: Tax collections rise, but inflation will cost the state government Even with the increased revenue from tax collections over the previous fiscal year, inflation will still cost the state government. John H. GlennDecember 9, 2022
Economy Legislative leaders cast ambitious vision to grow Alabama’s economy Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who chairs the commission, said its findings will be a roadmap for how Alabama can best leverage incentive programs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
Economy Wage gap task force narrows recommendations The task force will recommend banning employers from asking about salary history, and increasing childcare access and education opportunities. Jacob HolmesDecember 1, 2022
Economy Governor promotes Small Business Saturday through proclamation The proclamation declares Nov. 26, 2022, as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. StaffNovember 24, 2022
Economy Online jobs ads in October up 17.3 percent from last year The monthly total of online job ads for October 2022 is up 1.7 percent versus the previous month. StaffNovember 22, 2022
Economy First Solar to open $1.1 billion Alabama facility, creating over 700 jobs The new project will create over 700 new clean energy manufacturing jobs in North Alabama. StaffNovember 17, 2022
Economy Innovate Alabama board chooses founding CEO Montgomery native Cynthia Crutchfield will be the first CEO of Innovate Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 15, 2022
Economy Opinion | Support local businesses on Small Business Saturday When we shop and promote small businesses, we help our communities to grow and thrive. Rosemary ElebashNovember 15, 2022
Economy After ballot examination, Scottsboro Starbucks becomes second to unionize Over Halloween, a Starbucks in Scottsboro became the second location in Alabama to successfully form a union. John H. GlennNovember 2, 2022