Economy

NFIB Jobs Report: Labor quality remains top concern for small business owners

Labor costs reported as the single most important problem for business owners increased.

January 5, 2024

Report: Alabama’s housing market is poised to rebound in 2024

Positive indicators, such as steadily declining interest and inflation rates, offer strong hope for a rebound in the coming year.

January 2, 2024

Alabama’s labor force participation rate increases to 57.1 percent

Alabama’s November unemployment rate was 2.4 percent, up slightly from 2.3 percent in October.

January 2, 2024

Alabama sees job growth and record high employment in November, labor participation up

“This job growth continues improving, and we know that Alabama’s employers are continuing to add jobs each and every month,” said Washington.

December 25, 2023

Alabama Realtors release November real estate report

Positive indicators, such as steadily declining interest and inflation rates, offer strong hope for a rebound in the coming year. 

December 21, 2023

Report: Alabama hunger soaring after federal aid cuts

That figure represents 12.8 percent of Alabama residents and includes 17.3 percent of children.

Jacob Holmes

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December 21, 2023

Report: Small business owners pessimistic about future business conditions

Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months increased one point from October.

December 13, 2023

German appliance maker Miele selects Alabama for its first U.S. factory

The world’s leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances has selected Opelika as the location for a U.S. manufacturing hub.

December 8, 2023

Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers

The auto industry employs over 44,000 individuals. But the report underscores a pressing need for reform.

Bill Britt

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December 1, 2023