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 After increasing for several weeks, new unemployment claims drop Of the claims filed, 42 percent were related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyDecember 4, 2020
Economy Clean water advocates want a comprehensive water plan for Alabama that creates jobs Under new leadership, a plan for preserving clean water and fair access to it may be within reach in Alabama. Micah DanneyDecember 2, 2020
Economy State unemployment rate dropped to 5.8 percent last month Alabama’s unemployment rate decreased from 6.7 in September to 5.8 percent in October. Micah DanneyNovember 20, 2020
Economy Governor announces $200 million “Revive Plus” small business grant program Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for organizations with 50 or fewer employees and will award grants of up to $20,000 for... StaffNovember 18, 2020
Economy Applications open the Livestock Auction Market Direct Payment Program, Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program Each program will assist Alabama’s agriculture with costs associated with disruptions experienced due to COVID-19. Brandon MoseleyNovember 17, 2020
Economy Sewell’s annual job fair will be virtual this year Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
Economy Alabama Commerce Department providing new tools for exporters The goal of the new program is to give companies new internet marketing tools to elevate their profiles and win business in foreign markets. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week There were 8,764 new unemployment claims filed in Alabama last week, up from 7,060 the previous week. Micah DanneyNovember 13, 2020
Economy Survey: Small business owners’ uncertainty increased in October Although general optimism remained steady, uncertainty among small business owners spiked. Micah DanneyNovember 11, 2020
Economy Hyundai adds new SUV to vehicles manufactured in Montgomery The next-generation Tucson, Hyundai's best-selling U.S. model, will be built in Montgomery. Brandon MoseleyNovember 11, 2020