Economy Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve The bill would authorize the purchase of one million Bitcoin for the U.S. government. Wesley Walter / March 13, 2025
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion The Tribe employs 7,400 Alabamians, pays over $1 billion in salaries, and contributes nearly $400 million in state and local taxes. Bill Britt / February 25, 2025
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report Home sales increased by 4.6 percent in January compared to December and by 9.9 percent over the same period last year. February 21, 2025
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024 The state’s 62,539 home sales in 2024 declined by roughly 18 percent compared to the 76,258 in 2023. February 4, 2025
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. Bill Britt / January 30, 2025
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. Chance Phillips / 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. Wesley Walter / 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