Economy Alabama metros have the lowest unemployment rates in the nation The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.8 percent. StaffMay 5, 2023
News House bill passes to eliminate income tax on overtime pay The bill would save employees 5 percent on overtime pay accumulated over the course of the year. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2023
Education Community colleges offer no-cost fiber optic technician training Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise. StaffApril 25, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Alabama Senate reinvesting in Alabama’s economy The Alabama Senate now also has a great opportunity in the upcoming session to make a tangible impact. Senate President Pro Tem Greg ReedApril 4, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Incentive programs essential for higher quality of life in Alabama With the Alabama Jobs Act and the Growing Alabama Credit, communities will have important tools in their toolbox to achieve growth. Vince PerezApril 4, 2023
Economy 2022 economic development projects brought record capital investment Economic development generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment in 2022. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023
Economy Online job ads in February down 12.4 percent from last year Total ads were down 5.5 percent from the previous month. StaffMarch 29, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Economic incentives remain good for Alabama A top priority should be raising the cap for incentives in order to stay competitive. Beth ChapmanMarch 27, 2023
News Innovate Alabama launches HBCU Innovation Experience, hosts Tech Brunch HBCU academic leaders will be able to network with peers, founders and program leadership. StaffMarch 17, 2023
Economy Sunbelt Solomon Services plans $5 million facility in Coffee County Sunbelt Solomon will invest over $5 million in the facility, located in Elba, and create 50 jobs initially. StaffMarch 15, 2023