Economy Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination A GSA spokesperson said the agency’s just “actively managing leases,” but advocates for safe workplaces are worried about needless deaths. Chance PhillipsApril 4, 2025
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
Economy Labor quality surpasses inflation as No. 1 problem facing small business Labor quality was the top business problem at 24 percent, with inflation in second place at 23 percent. StaffMay 10, 2023
Economy Alabama metros have the lowest unemployment rates in the nation The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.8 percent. StaffMay 5, 2023
Economy Alabama’s spring housing market in a unique position Alabama is seeing mixed signals in our spring market data. StaffApril 26, 2023
Economy Gov. Ivey announces new record low unemployment rate for Alabama Over the year, wage and salary employment increased 47,200. StaffApril 21, 2023
Economy Small business optimism declines in March Inflation and labor quality are the leading small business operating problems. StaffApril 12, 2023