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 Walter1 day ago
Economy U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau director to visit Birmingham The Women’s Bureau director will discuss benefits of addressing inequities women face in the workforce. StaffJuly 26, 2022
Economy NFIB survey: Inflation continues to hurt small businesses More than half of employers said that inflation is having a substantial impact on their business. StaffJuly 20, 2022
Economy Gov. Ivey announces Innovate Alabama’s launch of a small business grant program In addition to helping the state’s leading entrepreneurs and innovators, dispersing these funds will grow Alabama’s economy. StaffJuly 13, 2022
Economy AlabamaWorks! is now available for jobseekers and employers All public functions for both jobseekers and employers are available at this time. StaffJuly 13, 2022
Economy 82 Alabama groups urge Ivey, legislators to fund public transportation using ARPA funds Lawmakers created the state Public Transportation Trust Fund in 2018, but it has yet to receive state funding. And the consequences of that state... StaffJune 24, 2022
Economy Gov. Kay Ivey calls Biden’s gas tax holiday plan a “gimmick” "I believe that this could cause more harm than good in Alabama, ultimately costing taxpayers," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2022
Economy Governor launches project to build transformational Logistics Park in Macon County REAL Park could eventually become home as many as 13 buildings offering a combined 5 million square feet of space. StaffJune 23, 2022
Economy Alabama hits new record low unemployment rate 2.7 percent is a new record low, down from April’s rate of 2.8 percent, and below May 2021’s rate of 3.6 percent. StaffJune 20, 2022
Economy Inflation, supply chain send small business optimism to a 48-year low Twenty-three percent said that labor quality was their top business problem, behind inflation. StaffJune 15, 2022
Economy Port of Mobile container volumes remain robust If container volumes hold their pattern, it could make for another record-breaking year. StaffJune 15, 2022