Economy Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024 The state’s 62,539 home sales in 2024 declined by roughly 18 percent compared to the 76,258 in 2023. Staff2 days ago
Economy Online job ads increased 4.8 percent in May May’s monthly total was 130 percent higher than it was in May 2020. Micah DanneyJune 24, 2021
Economy Bama in a Box celebrates one year of helping small businesses The company has delivered products from 106 Alabama companies to consumers in more than 40 states. StaffJune 24, 2021
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