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 Walter2 days ago
Economy PARCA report shows Alabama has nation’s second-lowest tax collection per capita The only state with a lower tax collection per capita in 2019 was Tennessee. StaffDecember 24, 2021
Economy Alabama’s November unemployment rate holds steady at 3.1 percent November’s rate represents 68,673 unemployed persons, compared to 67,860 in October and 105,558 in November 2020. StaffDecember 17, 2021
Economy Online job ads in October up 52 percent from last year Registered nurses and retail salespersons top jobs in October based on help wanted online data. StaffDecember 3, 2021
Economy Drive Electric Alabama aims to educate Alabamians about electric vehicles The inaugural marketing campaign, known as “Electric Gets You There,” stresses the cost savings associated with electric vehicles as well as EVs’ functionality. StaffNovember 30, 2021
Economy Second union election ordered for Amazon workers in Bessemer The date for the second union election at the Bessemer fulfillment center has yet to be decided. John H. GlennNovember 30, 2021
Economy Alabama’s October unemployment rate holds steady at 3.1 percent The unemployment rate is 3.1 percent, unchanged from September, but well below October 2020’s rate of 4.7 percent. StaffNovember 19, 2021
Economy Miners demonstrate at Capitol against Trooper escorting strikebreakers The demonstration is part of the union's strike against Warrior Met seeking better pay and benefits. Jacob HolmesNovember 19, 2021
Economy J.M. Smucker Co. to build Alabama manufacturing plant, creating up to 750 jobs With a total investment of $1.1 billion, the facility in the Jefferson County community of McCalla will create up to 750 jobs. StaffNovember 19, 2021
Economy Study: Alabamians’ personal income boosted by federal COVID aid Alabamians' boost in personal income was lower than in neighboring states, however. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 16, 2021
Economy Contractors’ association challenging OSHA COVID ruling in court The group's leaders say the rule could exacerbate issues facing the construction industry, including a labor shortage. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2021