economy

Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 3.1 percent

August’s rate represents 69,005 unemployed persons, compared to 71,678 in July and 156,709 in August 2020.

September 17, 2021

Ivey committed to creating the best environment for small businesses and hardworking Alabamians

On Labor Day, Ivey expressed her commitment to small business owners and the hardworking people in the state's workforce.

Brandon Moseley

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September 7, 2021

Alabama among worst states for working families, report says

Alabama also ranked last among states for working women.

John H. Glenn

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September 1, 2021

League of Municipalities launches Economic Development Academy

Unlike other economic development programs, the Academy is tailored to municipal officials using a team model.

July 30, 2021

Sen. Richard Shelby says he’s concerned about inflation

Shelby questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a Banking Committee hearing.

Brandon Moseley

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July 19, 2021

Labor shortage remains a challenge for small businesses, report says

As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of owners reported job openings that could not be filled.

July 14, 2021

Business Council’s ProgressPAC endorses Ivey for re-election

ProgressPAC, the Business Council of Alabama’s political action committee, has endorsed Gov. Kay Ivey, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Brandon Moseley

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June 29, 2021

Spring 2021 state sales tax collections up dramatically over last year

The top three months on record for state sales and use taxes collected are March 2021, April 2021 and December 2020.

Brandon Moseley

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June 10, 2021

Tuberville says Democrats’ spending puts economic recovery at risk

Fuel, lumber, bricks, corn, wheat, copper, housing and labor have gotten more expensive in the last year, sparking fears of inflation.

Brandon Moseley

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June 9, 2021