Economy Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024 The state’s 62,539 home sales in 2024 declined by roughly 18 percent compared to the 76,258 in 2023. Staff1 day ago
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
Economy Southern Roots Nut Co. plans Alabama processing facility The processing facility is expected to create 120 jobs in Dothan. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Economy Is Nick Saban pro-union or anti-union? Saban is expected to speak to workers employed at the Mercedes Benz facility in Vance amid a unionization campaign. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 29, 2024
Economy Mercedes Benz workers announce majority support for unionization The announcement comes a month after workers at the plant initially declared their campaign to unionize. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 28, 2024
Economy Alabama invests $30M in SEEDS Act to enhance 8,400 acres for economic growth This ambitious initiative marks a new chapter in Alabama's economic development. Bill BrittFebruary 27, 2024
Economy Conecuh Sausage expanding to Andalusia in $58 million growth project The expansion will create 110 jobs. StaffFebruary 15, 2024
Economy Alabama exports totaled $27.4 billion in 2023, eclipsing previous record The value of last year’s exports rose 6 percent from the previous year’s total of $25.5 billion. StaffFebruary 13, 2024
Economy Alabama Realtors release 2023 Economic and Real Estate Report Alabama witnessed a substantial 30.5 percent annual decrease in home sales activity in 2023. StaffFebruary 6, 2024
Economy Ivey: Port of Mobile had nearly $100 billion impact on Alabama economy In addition to a statewide economic impact of $98.3 billion, the Port supports 351,359 jobs in Alabama. Jacob HolmesFebruary 2, 2024
Economy Alabama Workforce Council releases annual report It outlines policy recommendations to further solidify Alabama as a leader in workforce development. StaffFebruary 2, 2024