Economy Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 3.1 percent August’s rate represents 69,005 unemployed persons, compared to 71,678 in July and 156,709 in August 2020. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A majority of voters want expanded gambling, lottery. There’s little opposition. Why can’t it get done? "The gambling bill would generate nearly a billion dollars in tax revenue annually and create more than 12,000 jobs. That seems worthwhile." Josh MoonSeptember 2, 2021
Economy KBR is expanding in Alabama, adding 160 jobs KBR is building a new headquarters building in Redstone Gateway in Huntsville. Brandon MoseleyAugust 24, 2021
Education Ivey applauds Sylacauga schools for plan to rehabilitate Avondale Mills site A $1.7 grant will be used to clean up the Avondale Mills site and replace it with a new technical skills training center. Brandon MoseleyAugust 23, 2021
Economy Hanwha Cimarron to invest $130 million in Lee County plant The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
Elections Nicholas Frazier is running for House District 100 Nicholas has a degree in political science and is pursuing a master's in public administration before entering law school. Brandon MoseleyAugust 11, 2021
State League of Municipalities launches Economic Development Academy Unlike other economic development programs, the Academy is tailored to municipal officials using a team model. StaffJuly 30, 2021
State Alabama Talent Development Capstone Course completes second phase The program is developed by the Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation and AlabamaWorks. StaffJuly 15, 2021
Economy Labor shortage remains a challenge for small businesses, report says As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of owners reported job openings that could not be filled. StaffJuly 14, 2021
Economy Ivey attends groundbreaking for new logistics hub in Baldwin County This $20 million investment is expected to create 55 new jobs in fast-growing Baldwin County. Brandon MoseleyJuly 6, 2021