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 New unemployment claims dropped last week Fifty percent of the new claims were related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyJanuary 22, 2021
Economy Manufacture Alabama announces Diversify initiative The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama. John H. GlennJanuary 22, 2021
Economy Alabama’s unemployment tax set to nearly double Because of a massive increase in unemployment claims, Alabama's unemployment tax rate in 2021 will go up 92 percent. Josh MoonJanuary 20, 2021
Economy Resource Fiber plans to build a bamboo products manufacturing plant in Sulligent Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Economy Small business optimism declined sharply last month: survey Expectations for the next six months are increasingly dim, according to the latest report by the National Federation of Independent Business. Micah DanneyJanuary 18, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased again last week It is the highest number of new claims recorded in a single week since July. Micah DanneyJanuary 15, 2021
Economy Officials offer thoughts on Huntsville Space Command decision "We welcome Space Command to Huntsville with open arms and a good dose of southern hospitality," the lieutenant governor said. Charlie WalkerJanuary 14, 2021
Congress Delegation’s actions diminish Alabama’s economic development outlook, say insiders Brooks faces censure. Tuberville is considered by most a pariah. Only Shelby and Sewell will hold influence on Capitol Hill. Bill BrittJanuary 12, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims spiked last week Of those claims, 80 percent were related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyJanuary 8, 2021
Economy ADOL begins paying CARES Act extended benefits, additional $300 weekly benefit Claimants eligible for these payments will need to take no action other than continuing to file weekly certifications. StaffJanuary 7, 2021