Thursday, April 30, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

Economy

News / Economy

Southern Research awards, biotech funds, new jobs and business growth in Alabama

Southern Research received nearly $3 million via the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit to launch its Therapeutics Development Fund.

June 28, 2024

Job openings in Alabama unchanged in April, separations down

Recent reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the Alabama labor market remains tight, even as unemployment ticked up.

Chance Phillips

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June 27, 2024

Developers secure lease, advancing commercial development at Southtown site

The site is ultimately expected to be home to about 800,000 square feet of commercial space for a biomedical innovation corridor.

June 27, 2024

UAW president: Mercedes breaking promises to workers by blaming the union

UAW’s Shawn Fain accuses Mercedes management of “blaming the union rather than keeping their commitments to make improvements for workers.”

Chance Phillips

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June 21, 2024

Report: Alabama home sales increase for fourth consecutive month

This increase is positive news for potential sellers looking to list their home.

June 21, 2024

Birmingham Mayor Woodfin agrees to federal “Good Jobs Principles”

Alongside acting Secretary of Labor Su, Birmingham Mayor Woodfin announced his support for the Department of Labor’s Good Jobs Principles.

Chance Phillips

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June 14, 2024

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visits New Flyer plant in Anniston

The acting secretary of labor visited the Anniston New Flyer plant, where workers unionized and won significant raises this year.

Chance Phillips

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June 13, 2024

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NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo spreads awareness of key labor law precedent

During a recent online panel, labor law experts spoke about the challenges union organizers face in the South.

Chance Phillips

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June 12, 2024

Small Business Uncertainty Index reaches highest level since 2020

The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020.

June 12, 2024

Unemployment rate ticks up slightly despite 272,000 new jobs

While unemployment did tick up slightly in May, a 4 percent unemployment rate is still historically low.

Chance Phillips

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June 10, 2024