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 Results of third Alabama survey of the unemployed, underemployed released The results underscore the need to provide access to short-term workforce training programs. StaffAugust 23, 2021
Economy Hanwha Cimarron to invest $130 million in Lee County plant The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area. Brandon MoseleyAugust 18, 2021
Economy Alabama’s corporate subsidies cost $4 billion over three decades, report says Officials exchange tax breaks for long-term benefits, but the state does so without letting taxpayers know as much as other states do. Micah DanneyAugust 13, 2021
Economy Online job ads in June up 110 percent from last year As of June 2021, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 88,165, up 110 percent from June 2020. StaffJuly 26, 2021
Economy Governor attends dedication of Landing’s new Birmingham corporate headquarters The company's new corporate headquarters is in the historic John Hand Building in downtown Birmingham. Brandon MoseleyJuly 23, 2021
Economy Mayor Woodfin, Eddie Stivers III update new development at Palisades Property “I want to thank Eddie Stivers for his vision and commitment to help in building Birmingham’s economy." StaffJuly 17, 2021
Economy Alabama’s June unemployment rate drops to 3.3 percent The unemployment rate is a new post-pandemic low and the jobs count is at its highest level in 2021. StaffJuly 16, 2021
Economy Labor shortage remains a challenge for small businesses, report says As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of owners reported job openings that could not be filled. StaffJuly 14, 2021
Economy Ivey attends groundbreaking for new logistics hub in Baldwin County This $20 million investment is expected to create 55 new jobs in fast-growing Baldwin County. Brandon MoseleyJuly 6, 2021
Economy An Alabama plant closed and moved to Mexico after receiving a $10 million PPP loan: report FreightCar America received a $10 million PPP loan in early 2020. It closed its last American plant located in Muscle Shoals in September. Josh MoonJuly 1, 2021