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 Walter22 hours ago
Economy Alabama’s sales volume continues to slow, home supply on the rise In May 2023, Alabama witnessed a decrease in home sales. StaffJune 22, 2023
Economy Small business survey: Inflation surpasses labor as No. 1 concern Twenty-five percent of owners nationwide listed inflation as their single most important problem. StaffJune 14, 2023
Economy Two Alabama companies make Fortune 500 Vulcan Materials Company earned $302 million in profit during quarter 1. Samuel StettheimerJune 13, 2023
Economy Alabama metro areas have among country’s lowest unemployment rates The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.6 percent. StaffJune 9, 2023
Economy Area Development Magazine recognizes Alabama third year in a row Area Development considered the $10.1 billion of capital investment put toward several projects in the state during 2022. Samuel StettheimerJune 8, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama launches tax credit program The discretionary program will provide support to programs designed for innovative small businesses. StaffJune 2, 2023
Economy Kronospan announces $350 million expansion in Oxford This $350 million investment will create 125 new jobs. StaffMay 26, 2023
Economy Alabama’s housing market continues to slow in April The median sales price decreased by $18,145 compared to a year ago. StaffMay 23, 2023
Economy April unemployment rate hits new record low of 2.2 percent It's down from March’s rate of 2.3 percent, and below April 2022’s rate of 2.5 percent. StaffMay 22, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama opening third round of SBIR/STTR supplemental grant program The grant program supports Alabama entrepreneurs and innovators. StaffMay 19, 2023