Economy Report ranks Alabama high for economic momentum in 2021 The index ranks states based on their most recent performance in three important measures of economic vitality. StaffApril 20, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Why drive electric? Let’s count the ways "Electric vehicles are cheaper to drive and maintain than their gas-powered competitors and provide high-paying jobs for Alabamians." Michael StaleyApril 20, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims dropped last week The percentage of new claims estimated to be due to the pandemic was 73 percent. Micah DanneyMarch 26, 2021
Economy Business survey aims to advance Alabama workforce training system The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs. StaffMarch 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased again last week Sixty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 19, 2021
Legislature Analysis | Casino deal could bring 12,000 new jobs to state, officials say Officials with the Poarch Creek and traditional casinos say they project hiring more than 12,000, possibly as many as 15,000 Alabamians. Josh MoonMarch 17, 2021
Governor Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021
Economy Small business optimism up slightly in February The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 95.8 in February, a slight bump from January. StaffMarch 10, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to limit public officials’ ability to close businesses in pandemic The legislation would curb public officials' ability to close certain classes of businesses in a pandemic. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021
Economy ALDI begins construction on regional headquarters, distribution center in Loxley The project will bring an estimated $100 million in capital investment and more than 200 jobs to Loxley. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021