Economy
Owners cite weaker sales, inflation and supply chain strains, while many still struggle to find qualified workers.
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Court dismisses Wahl residency lawsuit after plaintiffs seek dismissal
Doug Jones backs Alabama constitutional reform, home rule
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- Governor
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
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- Legislature
- Economy
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
- National
Britt touts $2 million secured for Southern Research Institute
Britt, Tuberville join call for federal investigation into Planned Parenthood funding
Figures calls for CD2 debates, Marques refuses invitation
Sewell secures $250,000 for Homewood stormwater upgrades
Strong announces $3 million Tennessee River crossing project in Decatur
- Education
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
- Health
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
- Opinion
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Economy
Small business optimism rose across industries in July, though labor shortages, supply disruptions and weaker sales expectations continued to challenge some sectors.
National
Small business advocates say the Treasury rule eases compliance burdens, while critics warn it could hinder efforts to track shell companies.
Economy
Owners reported more unfilled positions and stronger hiring plans, even as qualified applicants remained scarce and compensation pressures increased.
Economy
Owners reported stronger sales expectations and better conditions ahead, even as inflation and hard-to-fill jobs continued to weigh on growth.
Economy
Small business hiring ticked up in June, but owners still struggled to find qualified workers as compensation pressures eased.
Economy
Job openings hit their lowest level since 2020 as owners scaled back hiring plans and prepared to raise prices.
Economy
Owners reported fewer hiring plans, while record labor costs and a shortage of qualified applicants continued to squeeze Main Street margins.
Economy
Small business hiring softened for a second straight month, even as owners reported stubbornly high job openings and a shortage of qualified applicants.
Economy
In March, 32 percent of small business owners reported unfilled job openings as employers continued to struggle with labor costs and applicant quality.