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 Port of Mobile container terminal delivers strongest month in history July’s figures reflect an incredible growth rate of 184.7 percent for intermodal cargo. StaffAugust 16, 2022
Economy Inflation remains number one challenge facing small businesses Thirty-seven percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem. StaffAugust 10, 2022
Economy Fiber-cement manufacturer expanding operations in Prattville With the expansion, James Hardie will add 200 jobs and the Prattville facility will become the company's largest location. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Economy Apprenticeship program to produce aviation mechanics, technicians for Ft. Rucker area Alabama’s need for aviation mechanics and technicians is soaring and a new registered apprenticeship program will begin filling that need. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Economy White House says Inflation Reduction Act would lower health insurance premiums Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals. Jacob HolmesAugust 2, 2022
Economy Online job ads up 33 percent from 2021 The most needed jobs include registered nurses and retail workers, two industries heavily affected by the pandemic. Jacob HolmesJuly 29, 2022
Economy White House economists tout recovery in recent months The officials pointed to a record number of states with unemployment rates below 3 percent and a 43-day streak of declining gas prices. Jacob HolmesJuly 28, 2022
Economy State business leaders not confident in economy: UA study For the first time in eight years, Alabama business leaders have a negative outlook for the economy. StaffJuly 28, 2022
Economy Retail industry struggling to find employees amid record unemployment Although Alabamians have returned to the workforce in a big way, the pandemic has left the retail industry struggling to find employees. Jacob HolmesJuly 27, 2022
Economy Alabama ranks 45th in labor productivity, study says Alabama's labor productivity amounts to $63.12 per hour worked, compared to $82.89 nationally. StaffJuly 27, 2022