New unemployment claims decreased last week
Of the new claims, 71 percent were estimated to be due to the pandemic.
Economy
New unemployment claims increased slightly
78 percent of last week's claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
Small business owners’ optimism improving, but almost half report unfilled positions
An NFIB survey found that 44 percent of small business owners had job openings they couldn't fill.
Alabama ending federally funded pandemic unemployment aid
Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19.
New unemployment claims increased last week
Eighty percent of last week's claims were estimated to be due to the pandemic.
Department of Commerce highlights businesses creating jobs in rural Alabama
The Alabama Department of Commerce highlighted a number of successful businesses making products in rural Alabama.
New unemployment claims decreased last week
Of the new claims, 6,952 are estimated to be related to COVID-19, representing 80 percent.
April 30, 2021
New unemployment claims decreased last week
Of the new claims, 86 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
Secretary of State waives $25 Certificate of Existence fee for businesses applying for aid
The deadline to apply for a paycheck protection program loan has been extended from March 31 to May 31.
April 22, 2021
Hyundai premieres the new 2022 Santa Cruz
The new 2022 Santa Cruz will begin production in Montgomery this summer.