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Inflation down, unemployment up in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics

According to preliminary estimates, prices rose 3.4 percent in the last year and unemployment is at 3.9 percent.
May 20, 2024

Gov. Kay Ivey announces creation of “Innovate Alabama”

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the creation of a first-of-its kind statewide commission on entrepreneurship and innovation, meant to promote innovation across the state and cut red tape for those seeking to start new businesses. The 15-member Alabama Innovation Commission, to be known as Innovate Alabama, will allow innovators to “engage policymakers, exchange ideas … Continued
July 16, 2020

Jones: COVID-19 testing must increase as states consider reopening

Until testing for COVID-19 is more broadly available it will be unclear the extent of the deadly virus’s reach throughout Alabama and the U.S., and difficult to safely determine when to fully reopen the economy.  That’s the message Sen. Doug Jones made during a press conference on Thursday, in which Jones and health experts from … Continued
April 30, 2020

Sewell says testing, contact tracing must increase before reopening Alabama’s economy

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, believes that to reopen Alabama’s economy fully COVID-19 testing and contact tracing must increase statewide, and especially among minorities, the elderly and those living in rural areas.  Sewell released her report Wednesday on recommendations for safely reopening. The report came at the request of Gov. Kay Ivey, who asked that … Continued
April 24, 2020