Featured Opinion Opinion | The American worker finally has some leverage. Don’t ruin it "Enhanced unemployment has given the American working class some temporary flexibility that could become permanent better pay and benefits." Josh MoonMay 4, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 6,952 are estimated to be related to COVID-19, representing 80 percent. StaffApril 30, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 86 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyApril 23, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims dropped last week The percentage of new claims estimated to be due to the pandemic was 73 percent. Micah DanneyMarch 26, 2021
State ADOL begins processing additional $300 weekly benefits ADOL will begin processing American Rescue Plan extensions, including the additional $300 weekly payment. StaffMarch 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased again last week Sixty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week Fifty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 12, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly last week Of the new claims, 48 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 5, 2021
Congress Sewell votes in favor of American Rescue Plan coronavirus relief bill Sewell said the plan will provide up to $475 million in direct funding for cities and counties in the 7th Congressional District. Brandon MoseleyMarch 1, 2021
Congress Alabama Republican congressmen vote against COVID-19 relief bill Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation all opposed the Democrats' COVID bill. Brandon MoseleyMarch 1, 2021