Economy
Hiring plans hit their strongest level since 2022, even as owners reported stubborn uncertainty and difficulty finding qualified workers.
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Sneed campaign bringing “Hear Every Voice” Town Hall series to Decatur
Ensler unveils platform for lieutenant governor bid
Another Tuberville residency challenge has been dismissed
Doug Jones, Shomari Figures push voting rights at Troy town hall
Tuberville defends Soc. Sec. criticisms, says he would not privatize RSA if elected governor
- Governor
Gov. Ivey welcomes Alabama students back for new school year
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to four agencies
Gov. Ivey proclaims Will Roberts Day in honor of 15-year-old cancer victim
Gov. Ivey recaps Alabama’s showing at Farnborough International Airshow
Gov. Ivey announces additional state agency appointments
- Legislature
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
- Economy
- National
Aderholt highlights $96.7 million in Alabama community projects
Rep. Aderholt celebrates opening of new Auburn research institute in Huntsville
Wes Allen celebrates Treasury ending BOI reporting rule for US businesses
Britt introduces bill seeking to expand colorectal cancer screening access
Sen. Britt receives Terwilliger Bipartisanship in Housing Award
- Education
Library service punts on hiring compliance czar
Academy of Craft Training opens new school year across four Alabama campuses
UNA campus workers announce new union chapter
Rep. Strong to hold fourth annual Academy Day for high school students
Public schools vs. the Loch Ness Monster and the absurd CHOOSE Act
- Health
Alabama kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach 14-year high
Jackson Hospital, BCBS strike deal to keep hospital open
Alabama Department of Mental Health works to reduce forensic waitlist
ADPH: Alabama child to receive breakthrough hearing loss gene therapy
New report highlights disparities facing children raised in Alabama’s Black Belt
- Opinion
Rosemary Elebash stories
Economy
Owners reported more unfilled positions and stronger hiring plans, even as qualified applicants remained scarce and compensation pressures increased.
Economy
Small business hiring ticked up in June, but owners still struggled to find qualified workers as compensation pressures eased.
Economy
Owners reported fewer hiring plans, while record labor costs and a shortage of qualified applicants continued to squeeze Main Street margins.
News
Small-business optimism edged up in April, but persistent inflation, softer sales and hiring challenges kept Main Street confidence well below its long-term average.
Economy
Small business hiring softened for a second straight month, even as owners reported stubbornly high job openings and a shortage of qualified applicants.
Elections
The endorsements covered 25 Senate and 53 House incumbents who backed small-business priorities and posted perfect NFIB voting records.
Economy
Rising oil prices, weakening profit trends and stubborn uncertainty added pressure as owners pulled back on hiring, investment and expectations.
Economy
In March, 32 percent of small business owners reported unfilled job openings as employers continued to struggle with labor costs and applicant quality.
Economy
Small business hiring grew in February as the labor market tightened, though owners struggled to find qualified applicants for open positions.