Economy PARCA: Tax collections rise, but inflation will cost the state government Even with the increased revenue from tax collections over the previous fiscal year, inflation will still cost the state government. John H. GlennDecember 9, 2022
State Local agencies receive $2.58 million to assist low-income families with utility costs The funds are from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. StaffOctober 24, 2022
Economy Inflation continues to weigh on small business optimism Thirty percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem. StaffOctober 12, 2022
Elections YWCA survey shows cost of living, gun violence among women’s top concerns Abortion access was also a key concern particularly for young women and women of color. Jacob HolmesSeptember 16, 2022
Economy Inflation remains number one challenge facing small businesses Thirty-seven percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem. StaffAugust 10, 2022
Congress Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package The bill passed the Senate on Sunday despite objection from the Republican side, including both of Alabama's senators. John H. GlennAugust 8, 2022
Economy White House says Inflation Reduction Act would lower health insurance premiums Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals. Jacob HolmesAugust 2, 2022
Economy White House economists tout recovery in recent months The officials pointed to a record number of states with unemployment rates below 3 percent and a 43-day streak of declining gas prices. Jacob HolmesJuly 28, 2022
Economy State business leaders not confident in economy: UA study For the first time in eight years, Alabama business leaders have a negative outlook for the economy. StaffJuly 28, 2022
Economy NFIB survey: Inflation continues to hurt small businesses More than half of employers said that inflation is having a substantial impact on their business. StaffJuly 20, 2022