New unemployment claims continue to increase
The number of new weekly claims has risen steadily so far this year.
jobs
Senate reauthorizes Jobs Act and Growing Alabama Act
The Jobs Act provides hundreds of millions in business incentives to in-state and out-of-state companies.
Governor appoints new members to state Workforce Development Board
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed eight new members to serve on the board.
February 9, 2021
Carl votes against Democrats’ $1.9 trillion budget framework
Biden has said that disappointing January job numbers justify the massive coronavirus aid package.
NLRB denies Amazon’s appeal on Bessemer union vote
Ballots are to be mailed to workers in the Bessemer plant on Monday. Votes are to be tallied by March 30.
New aerospace industry programs for students, small businesses announced
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced on Monday two new programs for those interested in working in Alabama's aerospace industry.
February 4, 2021
Report shows Alabama making strides in workforce development
“Alabama is a national leader in workforce development," Gov. Kay Ivey said.
February 3, 2021
Alabama expected to add 6,000 more auto jobs in coming months
The Department of Commerce estimates the industry will add more than 6,000 jobs in the state in the coming months.
Carl says Biden’s moratorium on oil and gas leases on public lands will cost jobs
The U.S. is the largest producer of oil and gas in the world. Biden says his policy is necessary to fight climate change.
ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal
A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils.