Economy

Study: Alabamians’ personal income boosted by federal COVID aid

Alabamians' boost in personal income was lower than in neighboring states, however.

November 16, 2021

Contractors’ association challenging OSHA COVID ruling in court

The group's leaders say the rule could exacerbate issues facing the construction industry, including a labor shortage.

November 10, 2021

Small business optimism decreases, owners uncertain about future business conditions

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2.

November 10, 2021

Online job ads in September up 70 percent from last year

Fourteen percent of job ads have salaries of $75,000 and above.

November 3, 2021

Same-day delivery of beer, wine now available through Shipt

Customers must be at least 21 years old to order or accept alcohol deliveries and will be required to present identification.

November 2, 2021

Poll: Small businesses having tougher time finding workers than in June

Some 49 percent of small businesses actively hiring state it's hard to find potential employees with the skills required, a jump from only 34 percent in June.

October 29, 2021

Alabama tax revenues surged in 2021

The ETF and general fund grew by more than 11 percent compared to 2020 numbers.

October 27, 2021

Virtual event to focus on labor rights in the South

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is to be featured in the virtual event, to be held Nov. 4.

October 26, 2021

Alabama’s unemployment rate is 3.1 percent for September

This represents an over-the-year decrease of 78,790.

October 22, 2021

Alabama Retail Association predicts second year of record holiday sales

The association predicts the state will see between $14.7 billion and $14.8 billion in holiday sales this November and December.

October 21, 2021