Economy Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report reveals increased home sales Alabama home sales rose in June, continuing a rebound, though activity remains below pre-2024 levels. Mary Claire WootenJuly 22, 2025
Legislature Bill requiring increased job contacts for unemployed individuals advances to Senate The bill would require individuals receiving unemployment to contact five potential employers each week. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 2025
Legislature Unemployment changes, death penalty for child rape pass the House Bills changing unemployment requirements, imposing the death penalty and requiring parental consent for vaccines passed the House on Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 12, 2025
Economy Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9 percent. StaffNovember 18, 2024
Courts U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments in Alabama unemployment lawsuit The case stems from the Alabama Department of Labor's lengthy delays in processing claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. Josh MoonOctober 7, 2024
Legislature Pre-filed bill would require unemployed to seek more jobs Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years. Jacob HolmesAugust 27, 2024
Economy National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most measures of labor market performance barely changed between May and June. Chance PhillipsJuly 8, 2024
Economy Inflation down, unemployment up in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics According to preliminary estimates, prices rose 3.4 percent in the last year and unemployment is at 3.9 percent. Chance PhillipsMay 20, 2024
Economy Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Child care is key in helping parents return to work With rising costs and a lack of options, child care is a growing obstacle for working parents. Anthony DanielsOctober 19, 2023