Economy

New study paints bleak picture of Alabama’s tradeoff of tax breaks for jobs

Big companies benefit at the expense of their employees and surrounding communities, researchers at Alabama A&M say.

Micah Danney

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March 10, 2021

Small business optimism up slightly in February

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 95.8 in February, a slight bump from January.

March 10, 2021

New unemployment claims increased slightly last week

Of the new claims, 48 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic.

Micah Danney

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March 5, 2021

President Biden sends message to Alabama Amazon workers

Biden issued a brief statement Sunday — one that didn’t name Amazon specifically but did note “an important vote” in Alabama.

Josh Moon

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March 1, 2021

New unemployment claims decreased last week

Of the new claims, 54 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19.

Micah Danney

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February 26, 2021

2020 holiday spending hits record 11.6 percent growth

Alabamians spent 11.6 percent more during November and December 2020 than they did during the same period in 2019.

John H. Glenn

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February 25, 2021

New unemployment claims dropped last week

Of the new claims, 58 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19.

Micah Danney

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February 19, 2021

Steelmaker breaks ground on new facility in Calvert

The new $775 million steelmaking facility was announced in December.

Brandon Moseley

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February 19, 2021

ALDI begins construction on regional headquarters, distribution center in Loxley

The project will bring an estimated $100 million in capital investment and more than 200 jobs to Loxley.

Brandon Moseley

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February 18, 2021