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Why drive electric? Let’s count the ways

"Electric vehicles are cheaper to drive and maintain than their gas-powered competitors and provide high-paying jobs for Alabamians."

Michael Staley

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April 20, 2021

New unemployment claims dropped last week

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

Micah Danney

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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.

Micah Danney

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March 19, 2021

Analysis | Casino deal could bring 12,000 new jobs to state, officials say

Officials with the Poarch Creek and traditional casinos say they project hiring more than 12,000, possibly as many as 15,000 Alabamians.

Josh Moon

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March 17, 2021

Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant

The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore.

Brandon Moseley

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March 16, 2021

Small business optimism up slightly in February

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 95.8 in February, a slight bump from January.

March 10, 2021

House passes bill to limit public officials’ ability to close businesses in pandemic

The legislation would curb public officials' ability to close certain classes of businesses in a pandemic.

Brandon Moseley

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March 3, 2021

ALDI begins construction on regional headquarters, distribution center in Loxley

The project will bring an estimated $100 million in capital investment and more than 200 jobs to Loxley.

Brandon Moseley

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February 18, 2021