Economy Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief Franklin Johnson was named the new chief of the department’s Workforce Pathways Division, bringing extensive legal and policy experience to the role. Wesley Walter9 hours ago
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
Economy Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise Labor costs as the single most important problem for business owners rose to 11 percent. StaffDecember 6, 2024
Economy Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy Trump’s election will almost assuredly help boost Alabama’s robust defense industry. Randy HowellNovember 29, 2024
Economy Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers Along with three other states, Marshall sued the Department of Labor for “[attempting] to force collective bargaining on Alabama farmers.” Chance PhillipsNovember 28, 2024
Economy Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday” There are nearly 450,000 small businesses in the state, making up 99.4 percent of all Alabama businesses. Alex JobinNovember 27, 2024