Economy Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve The bill would authorize the purchase of one million Bitcoin for the U.S. government. Wesley Walter20 hours ago
Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate held steady at its record low 2.1 percent. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
Economy Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months deteriorated seven points. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Economy AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners The Innovator Awards were created to highlight people and programs across the state that take an innovative approach to solve workforce challenges. StaffSeptember 11, 2023
Economy Statewide survey of employed, unemployed youth in Alabama The survey revealed that 80 percent of young people in Alabama are content with their jobs. StaffAugust 29, 2023
Economy Alabama Realtors release July Economic and Real Estate Report Alabama's median sales price increased to $228,030, achieving the highest median sales price recorded this year. StaffAugust 22, 2023
Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate dropped to a new record low of 2.1 percent. StaffAugust 21, 2023
Economy Auto parts maker Shinhwa plans $114 million Alabama expansion The growth project will create 50 jobs and add a new 170,000-square-foot production building on Shinhwa’s campus in Auburn. StaffAugust 16, 2023
Economy Southern Research announces new incubator space for biotech startups The incubator space will be part of Southern Research’s Station 41 biotech commercialization hub. StaffAugust 16, 2023
Economy Report: Alabama CEOs make 226 times more than the average worker The AFL-CIO released its annual Executive Paywatch report analyzing the disparity between CEO and worker pay ratios. Patrick DarringtonAugust 10, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama awards a third round of millions in small business grants The total is reaching nearly $10 million in total funds awarded since the program’s launch last year. StaffAugust 10, 2023