Thursday, April 30, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

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State

ABLE Savings Plan launches to help those with disabilities gain financial independence

ABLE covers a variety of expenses, from medical costs to education, assistive technology, service animals, housing, transportation and more.

May 19, 2021

New unemployment claims decreased last week

Of the new claims, 86 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic.

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April 23, 2021

Governor awards $1 million grant to Jefferson County for COVID-19 recovery

The award is part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama from a CARES Act grant program.

April 22, 2021

Report ranks Alabama high for economic momentum in 2021

The index ranks states based on their most recent performance in three important measures of economic vitality.

April 20, 2021

Opinion

Workforce development is giving Alabama a competitive edge

"These efforts to improve and coordinate our education and workforce training programs have received national acclaim."

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April 20, 2021

BCA names Kate Messervy as director of regional affairs northern region

Her primary focus will be to better serve BCA membership in North Alabama.

April 2, 2021

New unemployment claims dropped last week

The percentage of new claims estimated to be due to the pandemic was 73 percent.

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March 26, 2021

Business survey aims to advance Alabama workforce training system

The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs.

March 19, 2021

New unemployment claims increased again last week

Sixty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic.

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March 19, 2021

ACHE approves academic programs to prepare students for automation

The committee suggests that new job skills beyond the high school level will be mandatory for workers to keep livable wages after 2025.

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March 16, 2021