Wendy Ghee Draper is running for Senate District 12
SD12 is currently represented by former Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, who is not running for re-election.
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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
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See recent postsA majority of voters want expanded gambling, lottery. There’s little opposition. Why can’t it get done?
"The gambling bill would generate nearly a billion dollars in tax revenue annually and create more than 12,000 jobs. That seems worthwhile."
KBR is expanding in Alabama, adding 160 jobs
KBR is building a new headquarters building in Redstone Gateway in Huntsville.
Ivey applauds Sylacauga schools for plan to rehabilitate Avondale Mills site
A $1.7 grant will be used to clean up the Avondale Mills site and replace it with a new technical skills training center.
Hanwha Cimarron to invest $130 million in Lee County plant
The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area.
Nicholas Frazier is running for House District 100
Nicholas has a degree in political science and is pursuing a master's in public administration before entering law school.
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
Alabama Talent Development Capstone Course completes second phase
The program is developed by the Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation and AlabamaWorks.
July 15, 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