Economy Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs Foreign trade abuses threaten 250,000 American jobs—one Alabama company is fighting to save them. Bill BrittAugust 7, 2025
Economy Hyundai adds new SUV to vehicles manufactured in Montgomery The next-generation Tucson, Hyundai's best-selling U.S. model, will be built in Montgomery. Brandon MoseleyNovember 11, 2020
Economy Lowe’s will locate distribution center in Bessemer The bulk distribution facility will allow Lowe’s to provide quicker deliveries to customers across Alabama and the Southeast. Brandon MoseleyNovember 10, 2020
Economy Buffalo Rock Company to expand operations in Birmingham, invest $75 million The company has purchased more than 1 million square feet of new warehouse and office space in the city. StaffNovember 9, 2020
Economy Half of new unemployment claims last week were due to the pandemic Unemployment claims remain high in Alabama. Micah DanneyNovember 6, 2020
Economy Report: Alabama has second lowest per capita state, local tax collections The state's local and state tax revenue per resident is now the second-lowest in the country. John H. GlennNovember 6, 2020
Economy NAALC to hold public union event in Madison The event will allow a variety of labor union members and officials to meet and discuss pertinent issues and planning. Josh MoonOctober 28, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Fewer people joined the unemployment rolls last week compared to the week before. Micah DanneyOctober 23, 2020
Economy Governor announces auto supplier IAC plans Alabama expansion IAC is committing $34.3 million in new capital investment to expand its new manufacturing facility located in Tuscaloosa County. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
Courts Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week More people joined the unemployment rolls last week than the week before. Micah DanneyOctober 16, 2020