Economy Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent. Staff7 days ago
Economy Southern Roots Nut Co. plans Alabama processing facility The processing facility is expected to create 120 jobs in Dothan. Staff7 days ago
Opinion Opinion | Workforce freedom jeopardized by unionization efforts Alabama’s right-to-work law is vital to our economic success. Adam ThompsonMarch 11, 2024
Economy Alabama invests $30M in SEEDS Act to enhance 8,400 acres for economic growth This ambitious initiative marks a new chapter in Alabama's economic development. Bill BrittFebruary 27, 2024
Education Rehabilitation services, community colleges streamline access to job credentials They are streamlining access to in-demand credentials and jobs for residents with disabilities. StaffFebruary 22, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Why we can’t have nice things: President Biden’s hostile apprenticeship takeover Just as we have gotten a good thing going, now is not the time to reverse that progress. Tim McCartneyFebruary 15, 2024
State Innovate Alabama adds strategic talent, enhancing capacity to drive innovation The addition of the new team members marks a significant milestone for Innovate Alabama. StaffFebruary 15, 2024
Economy Conecuh Sausage expanding to Andalusia in $58 million growth project The expansion will create 110 jobs. StaffFebruary 15, 2024
Economy Ivey: Port of Mobile had nearly $100 billion impact on Alabama economy In addition to a statewide economic impact of $98.3 billion, the Port supports 351,359 jobs in Alabama. Jacob HolmesFebruary 2, 2024
Economy Alabama’s union membership increased for 2nd year, report finds There were also increases for workers whose jobs are covered by unions but are not members of unions themselves. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 25, 2024