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 New unemployment claims fell last week 71 percent of last week's new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 28, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 71 percent were estimated to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 21, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly 78 percent of last week's claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 17, 2021
Economy Small business owners’ optimism improving, but almost half report unfilled positions An NFIB survey found that 44 percent of small business owners had job openings they couldn't fill. Micah DanneyMay 14, 2021
Economy Alabama ending federally funded pandemic unemployment aid Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19. Eddie BurkhalterMay 10, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week Eighty percent of last week's claims were estimated to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 7, 2021
Economy Department of Commerce highlights businesses creating jobs in rural Alabama The Alabama Department of Commerce highlighted a number of successful businesses making products in rural Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMay 6, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 6,952 are estimated to be related to COVID-19, representing 80 percent. StaffApril 30, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 86 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyApril 23, 2021
Economy Secretary of State waives $25 Certificate of Existence fee for businesses applying for aid The deadline to apply for a paycheck protection program loan has been extended from March 31 to May 31. StaffApril 22, 2021