Economy
The proclamation declares Nov. 26, 2022, as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Election challenge filed over District 10 House seat
Phillip Ensler brings focus on education, public safety as newly elected state rep
Allen: Alabama to withdraw from national voter clearinghouse; Merrill criticizes move
Starnes brings military experience, focus to District 88
Provisional ballots bring Conecuh County sheriff’s race to tie, recount Friday
- Governor
- Legislature
Gidley extends ministry as District 29 representative
HD13 Rep. Matt Woods seeks to be “an effective voice for families”
Speaker Nominee Ledbetter to appoint Mark M. Tuggle as chief of staff
New Huntsville Rep. Rigsby emphasizes selfless service
Stubbs brings varied education, career experience to State House
- Economy
- National
Auburn man found guilty on several Jan. 6 charges
Sewell to continue “Congress in Your Community” Tour with stops in Choctaw, Marengo
Katie Britt begins transition into new role as Alabama’s junior senator
Sewell praises Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she steps down as Democratic leader
Britt calls for unified GOP front after Senate Republican Caucus keeps McConnell as leader
- Education
Birmingham City Council approves $1 million in funds for conflict resolution schools
Filmore named director of governmental relations at Troy University
Ivey awards $1.3 million in university research grants
Ivey declares November as “Thank Alabama Teachers Month”
Education scorecard shows how Alabama districts held up during pandemic
- Health
State appeals to lift injunction on law criminalizing treatment of transgender youth
Alabama abortion advocates discuss post-Roe reality
Southern Research and Rhodium Scientific send bacteria to space
Cannabis Association issues deadline alert amid increase in applications
As COVID-19 wanes, UAB doctors warn of potential “triple-demic”
- Opinion
Economy
Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals.
Economy
The most needed jobs include registered nurses and retail workers, two industries heavily affected by the pandemic.
Economy
The officials pointed to a record number of states with unemployment rates below 3 percent and a 43-day streak of declining gas prices.
Economy
For the first time in eight years, Alabama business leaders have a negative outlook for the economy.
Economy
Although Alabamians have returned to the workforce in a big way, the pandemic has left the retail industry struggling to find employees.
Economy
Alabama's labor productivity amounts to $63.12 per hour worked, compared to $82.89 nationally.
Economy
The number of unemployed people in the state has been on a steady decline in 2022, reaching record lows.
Economy
The Women’s Bureau director will discuss benefits of addressing inequities women face in the workforce.
Economy
More than half of employers said that inflation is having a substantial impact on their business.
Economy
In addition to helping the state’s leading entrepreneurs and innovators, dispersing these funds will grow Alabama’s economy.
