Economy

Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity

The state's progress is not just about connectivity—it’s about economic growth, education, and healthcare access for communities that have long been underserved.

January 30, 2025

Estate agent 'For Sale' sign on street of houses

Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report

Alabama recorded 4,876 home sales in December, which represents a 5.7 percent decrease from November.

January 22, 2025

Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant

Sixteen of 19 workers at the Gaylord Chemical facility in Tuscaloosa voted to join the International Chemical Workers Union.

January 10, 2025

Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight

According to the NFIB, 35 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill.

January 10, 2025

Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans

McNair began her tenure as Commerce Secretary on Jan. 1, 2024, after Gov. Kay Ivey appointed her.

January 7, 2025

Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee

The change comes in response to financial support from the state legislature and corporate sponsors.

January 7, 2025

Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy

A standout accomplishment of the legislative year was the passage of the Child Care Tax Credit, a transformative policy championed by Manufacture Alabama.

January 3, 2025

Over 1,000 H1-B visa recipients work in Alabama as Trump allies debate the program

Trump has been critical of the program in the past and restricted foreign worker visas during his first term.

January 1, 2025

Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November

Alabama, Maine, and Mississippi saw the greatest increases in their respective unemployment rates.

December 24, 2024

Birmingham Starbucks workers to spend the holidays on the picket line

Union workers at the Midtown Starbucks in Birmingham are preparing to strike today, protesting lack of progress in contract negotiations.

December 24, 2024