Economy

Officials offer thoughts on Huntsville Space Command decision

"We welcome Space Command to Huntsville with open arms and a good dose of southern hospitality," the lieutenant governor said.

Charlie Walker

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January 14, 2021

Delegation’s actions diminish Alabama’s economic development outlook, say insiders

Brooks faces censure. Tuberville is considered by most a pariah. Only Shelby and Sewell will hold influence on Capitol Hill.

Bill Britt

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January 12, 2021

New unemployment claims spiked last week

Of those claims, 80 percent were related to COVID-19.

Micah Danney

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January 8, 2021

ADOL begins paying CARES Act extended benefits, additional $300 weekly benefit

Claimants eligible for these payments will need to take no action other than continuing to file weekly certifications.

January 7, 2021

New unemployment claims dropped last week

Of the claims, 39 percent were related to COVID-19.

Micah Danney

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January 1, 2021

Tuberville’s move could cost North Alabama billions, say insiders

Tuberville could do irreparable harm by trying to subvert the will of voters — and it could cost North Alabama billions,

Bill Britt

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December 26, 2020

Extended unemployment payments could face delays, ADOL says

ADOL is awaiting guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on how to implement the CARES Act extensions.

Micah Danney

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December 22, 2020

Survey: One in four small businesses will close if conditions don’t improve soon

The number is up 5 percent from a survey conducted last month

December 16, 2020

Unemployment claims stayed steady last week; almost half COVID-related

Some 3,317 claims were related to COVID-19, representing 47 percent.

Micah Danney

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December 11, 2020