Economy

Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs

Foreign trade abuses threaten 250,000 American jobs—one Alabama company is fighting to save them.

August 7, 2025

North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize

Local labor groups urged Huntsville auto workers to vote "union yes" in a pivotal election, emphasizing the power of collective bargaining.

August 6, 2025

Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds

This funding reinforced the state’s commitment to long-term job creation and site readiness, supporting projects across 15 communities.

July 29, 2025

Home For Sale Raeal Estate Sign in Front of Beautiful New House.

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report reveals increased home sales

Alabama home sales rose in June, continuing a rebound, though activity remains below pre-2024 levels.

July 22, 2025

Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains

Workforce development and cost of living improvements lift state, but challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, and capital access remain.

July 14, 2025

Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers

Gov. Ivey honors Alabama’s $50B manufacturing sector and its 290,000 workers for driving economic growth and global exports.

July 3, 2025

NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey

Hiring challenges persist nationwide as small business owners struggle to find qualified applicants, despite a cooling labor market and rising compensation efforts.

July 3, 2025

Sloss Tech Pitch Competition winner awarded $50K to grow innovative startup

The inaugural Sloss Tech/Ideas Pitch Competition awarded $50,000 to the top startup, spotlighting Birmingham’s growing role as a hub for tech innovation and entrepreneurship.

July 3, 2025

Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth

The third round of Alabama’s SEEDS grant program opens July 1, 2025, offering $23.2 million to strengthen the state’s industrial site portfolio.

June 25, 2025

SNAP cuts threaten 800,000 Alabamians as state faces $300 million burden

A new budget bill could gut SNAP for 800,000 Alabamians, forcing the state to shoulder a $300 million burden or slash vital benefits.

June 11, 2025