Economy Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy A standout accomplishment of the legislative year was the passage of the Child Care Tax Credit, a transformative policy championed by Manufacture Alabama. Bill Britt7 hours ago
Economy Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy Trump’s election will almost assuredly help boost Alabama’s robust defense industry. Randy HowellNovember 29, 2024
Economy Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers Along with three other states, Marshall sued the Department of Labor for “[attempting] to force collective bargaining on Alabama farmers.” Chance PhillipsNovember 28, 2024
Economy Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday” There are nearly 450,000 small businesses in the state, making up 99.4 percent of all Alabama businesses. Alex JobinNovember 27, 2024
Economy PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic Alabama’s tax revenue levels post-pandemic. As federal funds decline, state spending on effective programs is essential. Mary Claire WootenNovember 22, 2024
Economy Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report Alabama recorded 4,880 home sales in October, a decrease of 8.6 percent month-over-month. StaffNovember 21, 2024
Economy BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners The event highlighted the vital role small businesses play in the state’s economy by making up 99.4 percent of businesses in Alabama. StaffNovember 20, 2024
Economy Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9 percent. StaffNovember 18, 2024
Economy NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions Unions said captive audience meetings were partially responsible for losses at the Amazon location in Bessemer and the Mercedes plant. Chance PhillipsNovember 14, 2024
Economy Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist Seasonally adjusted, a net 31 percent reported raising compensation, down one point from September. StaffNovember 13, 2024
Economy Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer An NLRB judge ruled Amazon violated the law by confiscating union materials, surveilling employees, and threatening plant closure. Chance PhillipsNovember 8, 2024