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 Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee The change comes in response to financial support from the state legislature and corporate sponsors. StaffJanuary 7, 2025
Economy Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy A standout accomplishment of the legislative year was the passage of the Child Care Tax Credit, a transformative policy championed by Manufacture Alabama. Bill BrittJanuary 3, 2025
Economy Over 1,000 H1-B visa recipients work in Alabama as Trump allies debate the program Trump has been critical of the program in the past and restricted foreign worker visas during his first term. Alex JobinJanuary 1, 2025
Economy Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November Alabama, Maine, and Mississippi saw the greatest increases in their respective unemployment rates. Alex JobinDecember 24, 2024
Economy Birmingham Starbucks workers to spend the holidays on the picket line Union workers at the Midtown Starbucks in Birmingham are preparing to strike today, protesting lack of progress in contract negotiations. Chance PhillipsDecember 24, 2024
Economy Alabama job ads drop 1.6 percent in November, top employers revealed Huntsville Hospital emerged as the leading employer in the state for the month, posting 1,089 job ads. StaffDecember 24, 2024
Economy Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers Alabama recorded 5,168 home sales in November, a 5.9 percent increase over October’s figures. StaffDecember 20, 2024
Economy Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief “Our row crop farmers in Alabama are encountering immense financial pressure," Pate said. StaffDecember 18, 2024
Economy Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event The event highlighted the crucial role of public officials in supporting Alabama’s innovation economy. StaffDecember 16, 2024
Economy Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions Ainsworth engaged with industry leaders and frontline workers, discussing critical issues impacting the construction industry. StaffDecember 6, 2024