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 Survey: Increase in employers using skill-based hiring According to the survey, Alabama employers planning to add more jobs has increased. John H. GlennOctober 6, 2021
Economy Alabama Retail Association honors 2021 Retailers of the Year A panel of judges chose the Alabama Retailer of the Year winners in three categories based on annual sales volume. StaffOctober 6, 2021
Economy Southern Research to invest nearly $20 million, add 50 jobs to Birmingham campus Southern Research sold the company's Maryland facility and plans to invest more on its Birmingham campus. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 5, 2021
Economy Online job ads in August up 72 percent from last year The monthly total of online job ads for August 2021 is down 1.4 percent with 28,854 new online ads. StaffSeptember 22, 2021
Economy Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 3.1 percent August’s rate represents 69,005 unemployed persons, compared to 71,678 in July and 156,709 in August 2020. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Economy Online job ads in July up 95 percent from last year As of July 2021, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 88,730. Micah DanneySeptember 2, 2021
Economy AlabamaWorks! hosting virtual conference AlabamaWorks! is bringing together workforce partners across the state to discuss innovative ways to advance workforce in the post-pandemic era. StaffSeptember 2, 2021
Economy Ivey joins groundbreaking of Wellborn Cabinet’s factory expansion in Ashland The expansion will add capacity and jobs while improving security, daycare, security, and wellness for the employees. Brandon MoseleyAugust 27, 2021
Economy KBR is expanding in Alabama, adding 160 jobs KBR is building a new headquarters building in Redstone Gateway in Huntsville. Brandon MoseleyAugust 24, 2021
Economy Alabama’s July unemployment rate was 3.2 percent In July, 2,138,925 people were counted as employed, up 82,577 from July 2020. StaffAugust 23, 2021