Economy Legislative leaders cast ambitious vision to grow Alabama’s economy Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who chairs the commission, said its findings will be a roadmap for how Alabama can best leverage incentive programs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
Governor Ivey to pursue tax rebate in upcoming session Ivey said the state's surplus revenue is "unsustainable" and cannot be use to make permanent structural change. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2022
Elections Sophocleus running as Libertarian for U.S. Senate John Sophocleus said he would uphold and apply the U.S. Constitution without regard to lobbyists. Jacob HolmesSeptember 7, 2022
Economy Fiber-cement manufacturer expanding operations in Prattville With the expansion, James Hardie will add 200 jobs and the Prattville facility will become the company's largest location. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Economy Online job ads up 33 percent from 2021 The most needed jobs include registered nurses and retail workers, two industries heavily affected by the pandemic. Jacob HolmesJuly 29, 2022
Economy State business leaders not confident in economy: UA study For the first time in eight years, Alabama business leaders have a negative outlook for the economy. StaffJuly 28, 2022
Economy Alabama ranks 45th in labor productivity, study says Alabama's labor productivity amounts to $63.12 per hour worked, compared to $82.89 nationally. StaffJuly 27, 2022
Economy Alabama hits new record low unemployment rate of 2.6 percent The number of unemployed people in the state has been on a steady decline in 2022, reaching record lows. StaffJuly 26, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s a reason Alabama always ranks at the bottom Alabama ranks at the bottom in most quality-of-life polls. The reason for that is you. Josh MoonMay 18, 2022
State Report: Women are critical to Alabama’s economy, yet barriers remain The report found women generate $43 billion in earnings annually but earn on average 67 cents for every dollar earned by men. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2022