Gov. Ivey awards $460M to expand broadband
Investment will bring high-speed internet to 92,000 locations, strengthening economic growth, education access and long-term infrastructure across Alabama.
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PARCA: Alabama’s lack of tax incentives, its effect on economic growth
Alabama lacks tax incentives for start-ups, missing opportunities to attract investment, encourage growth and compete with other states.
Partners join team developing new strategic economic growth plan
The new strategic economic growth plan will guide the state into the next decade and beyond.
April 22, 2024
Alabama invests $30M in SEEDS Act to enhance 8,400 acres for economic growth
This ambitious initiative marks a new chapter in Alabama's economic development.
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See recent postsPowering U.S. job creation, economic growth with clean energy
It is critical that the United States continues to invest in growing our clean energy economy and workforce here at home.
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See recent postsFederal permitting reform needed to spur economic growth in Alabama
Overbearing government regulations are holding back Alabama businesses and economic development efforts throughout the state.
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See recent postsIncentive programs essential for higher quality of life in Alabama
With the Alabama Jobs Act and the Growing Alabama Credit, communities will have important tools in their toolbox to achieve growth.
Manufacture Alabama announces Diversify initiative
The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama.
Survey shows small businesses are concerned about lawsuits over COVID-19
A majority of Alabama small business owners surveyed by the National Federation of Independent Business said that they are concerned about the possibility of lawsuits related to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the NFIB. Sixty-nine percent of owners who responded to the online survey say that they are very or moderately concerned about increased liability. … Continued
Brooks wants to suspend guest worker programs
Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced that he and five other members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump (R). “38+ million Americans have lost their jobs in the last 2 months,” Rep. Brooks wrote on social media. “The April unemployment rate was 14.7%, the highest rate … Continued