Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
HB517 would create tax credits to loan industry professionals as CTE instructors and establishing workforce teaching certificates.
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Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
These funds are designed to boost site readiness, a critical factor in attracting new industries and supporting business expansions.
October 24, 2024
Ivey announces ILJIN to invest $100 million in Auburn aluminum operation
The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people.
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See recent postsIt’s time to invest in the industry that keeps Alabama working: Child Care
The financial strain on working families has become increasingly evident.
Alabama Legislature must extend Alabama Jobs Act to keep economic incentives in place
A joint commission recommended earlier this month that the act be extended and the $350 million cap be increased, although it did not recommend how much to increase that cap.
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Alabama’s iron and steel industry directly employs 14,900 manufacturing jobs and 76,388 indirect jobs.
Bluestone Coke announces renovation and maintenance
Bluestone Coke announced Sunday it is temporarily idling coke operations at its Birmingham facility in order to accelerate renovations.
October 25, 2021
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See recent postsCOVID-19 has changed our state’s industry and workforce landscape, our goal remains the same
The human toll of COVID-19 is unprecedented in Alabama, and businesses of all sizes have taken a shellacking due to the pandemic. As such, our tactical focus for workforce development has transitioned from filling positions in the tight labor market we enjoyed in February to pandemic response, incumbent worker training and dislocated worker training today. … Continued
Alabama gets $34 million in energy revenue. Report finds oil companies using loophole to avoid paying billions
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Thursday that Alabama received $34 million this fiscal year from energy revenues produce on federal and Native American lands, and in offshore oil and natural gas collection. A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, however, finds that the Department of the Interior has allowed oil companies … Continued
Ivey announces record tourism growth in Alabama
On Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced record-breaking tourism statistics for 2018. The tourism industry attracted 27.7 million visitors in 2018, a million more than ever before. “We are excited our tourism industry grew by 8.5 percent in 2018, and we are proud to welcome millions of visitors to every region of our state, from the … Continued