New unemployment claims decreased last week
Fewer people joined the unemployment rolls last week compared to the week before.
Economy
Governor announces auto supplier IAC plans Alabama expansion
IAC is committing $34.3 million in new capital investment to expand its new manufacturing facility located in Tuscaloosa County.
Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process
Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election.
New unemployment claims increased last week
More people joined the unemployment rolls last week than the week before.
Governor announces $1.5 million grant to expand job training at Bevill State Community College
The expanded facility will help train people in welding and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning and other trades.
New Ford Bronco will use newer, lighter steel made in Alabama at ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is also in preliminary negotiations with Ford on supplying the steel for other vehicles.
Port of Mobile sets another export coal shipment record
All the cargo loaded at McDuffie consisted of Alabama metallurgical grade coal bound for Asian markets.
October 13, 2020
New unemployment claims decreased slightly last week
Of the claims filed during the week ending Oct. 3, 51 percent were COVID-19 related.
What’s the Black Belt? Alabama Education Policy Center sets out to define it
A number of different federal and state agencies and private groups have different definitions of the Black Belt. So what is it?
Brooks introduces American Jobs First Act
Brooks said that some of America’s largest companies have engaged in the practice of American worker replacement, which Brooks called “unpatriotic.”