Legislature Senate reauthorizes Jobs Act and Growing Alabama Act The Jobs Act provides hundreds of millions in business incentives to in-state and out-of-state companies. John H. GlennFebruary 11, 2021
Economy Governor appoints new members to state Workforce Development Board Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed eight new members to serve on the board. StaffFebruary 9, 2021
Congress Carl votes against Democrats’ $1.9 trillion budget framework Biden has said that disappointing January job numbers justify the massive coronavirus aid package. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
Economy NLRB denies Amazon’s appeal on Bessemer union vote Ballots are to be mailed to workers in the Bessemer plant on Monday. Votes are to be tallied by March 30. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 5, 2021
Economy New aerospace industry programs for students, small businesses announced Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced on Monday two new programs for those interested in working in Alabama's aerospace industry. StaffFebruary 4, 2021
Economy Report shows Alabama making strides in workforce development “Alabama is a national leader in workforce development," Gov. Kay Ivey said. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
Economy Alabama expected to add 6,000 more auto jobs in coming months The Department of Commerce estimates the industry will add more than 6,000 jobs in the state in the coming months. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
National Carl says Biden’s moratorium on oil and gas leases on public lands will cost jobs The U.S. is the largest producer of oil and gas in the world. Biden says his policy is necessary to fight climate change. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
Environment ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021
Economy Resource Fiber plans to build a bamboo products manufacturing plant in Sulligent Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021