Economy Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers Alabama recorded 5,168 home sales in November, a 5.9 percent increase over October’s figures. Staff3 days ago
Economy State unemployment rate dropped to 3.4 percent in May There were 75,458 Alabamians counted as unemployed in May. Micah DanneyJune 21, 2021
Economy State Finance Director retiring due to possible ALS diagnosis Butler has worked for the state for some 36 years. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims declined last week 63 percent of the new claims were reported to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyJune 14, 2021
Economy Online job ads in Alabama up 69 percent from last year Most common listings were for registered nurses, retail sales, sales representatives, customer service representatives and truck drivers. Micah DanneyJune 8, 2021
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