State Tax rebates to be issued starting Dec. 1 Alabama taxpayers can expect $150 per filer if they filed tax returns for the 2021 fiscal year. Jacob HolmesNovember 2, 2023
Economy Survey: Inflation, labor remain top challenges for small businesses Twenty-three percent of owners listed inflation as the single greatest problem. StaffOctober 11, 2023
Economy Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months deteriorated seven points. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Congress At one year mark, Sewell celebrates Inflation Reduction Act Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s congressional delegation to vote in favor of the bill. StaffAugust 17, 2023
Economy Small business optimism up slightly, but inflation, labor quality still challenging NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.6 points in June to 91.0 but remains lower than average. StaffJuly 12, 2023
Economy Small business survey: Inflation surpasses labor as No. 1 concern Twenty-five percent of owners nationwide listed inflation as their single most important problem. StaffJune 14, 2023
Economy Labor quality surpasses inflation as No. 1 problem facing small business Labor quality was the top business problem at 24 percent, with inflation in second place at 23 percent. StaffMay 10, 2023
Congress Sen. Katie Britt questions Jared Bernstein on inflation Britt made the case that Dr. Bernstein simply wants to double down on policies that have fueled inflation. StaffApril 19, 2023
Economy Small business optimism declines in March Inflation and labor quality are the leading small business operating problems. StaffApril 12, 2023
Economy Report: Inflation eases slightly on Main Street but remains top business problem Forty-five percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, up four points from December. StaffFebruary 15, 2023