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Small Business Commission to announce recommendations for reopening the Alabama economy

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and State Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, will hold a news conference Friday to announce a series of recommended steps for reopening Alabama’s economy, which were formulated at the request of Gov. Kay Ivey. According to the statement, the COVID-19 infection rate indicates that a downward trend has begun last week. … Continued
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April 17, 2020

How do I apply for unemployment in Alabama?

Unemployment is surging in Alabama as businesses across the country have been forced close because of restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Just last week, more than 9,000 people applied for unemployment compensation in the state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. Workers who lose their jobs because … Continued
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March 22, 2020

Alabama scientists are trying to help find treatments for COVID-19

The Alabama Department of Commerce announced Tuesday that a number of Alabama firms, research institutions and scientists have been mobilized in the international effort to fight the novel coronavirus, which has killed over ten thousand people this year. Huntsville’s Diatherix announced that it has developed a highly sensitive and specific assay, or test, for the … Continued
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March 20, 2020

Hyundai supplier to expand in Selma creating 60 new jobs

Seoyon E-Hwa Interior Systems, a Tier 1 automotive parts supplier to Alabama’s Hyundai assembly plant, announced plans earlier this month to invest more than $5 million to expand its operation in Dallas County. Seoyon E-Hwa will add 60 jobs to its current workforce of 436 in Selma. This will makes the company one of Dallas … Continued
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March 20, 2020

State Senate passes 5G infrastructure bill

Thursday the Alabama Senate voted in favor of a bill that will provide the small cell infrastructure necessary for Alabama to have 5G technology available for capable devices. Senate Bill 172 which was sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. “I thought it was imperative for the continued growth of our economy to remain competitive with … Continued
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March 9, 2020
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Alabama’s economic boom should be heard and felt across the state

When I was growing up in Haleyville, I can remember people in July and August saying, “it’s hotter’n blue blazes outside.”  Well, you could certainly describe America and Alabama’s current economic boom as being “hotter’n blue blazes.”  Alabama’s economy is scorching hot, with the lowest unemployment numbers in our state’s history.  One county economic development … Continued
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February 27, 2020

U.S. economy adds 225,000 jobs in January

Many economists had been expecting an economic slowdown in 2020 after an extremely prosperous 2019. January, however, vastly exceeded expectations. The U.S. added 225,000 jobs in January. Trade tensions were greatly eased after President Donald J. Trump (R) formally signed the United States Mexico Trade Agreement (USMCA) into law and reached a Phase One trade … Continued
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February 10, 2020

Alabama Republicans praise Trump’s State of the Union speech

Tuesday, Republican President Donald J. Trump addressed a joint session of Congress and millions of Americans watching at home on television in his annual State of the Union speech. A number of Alabama Republicans released statements praising the President’s performance, both as an orator and as President. “On the day he entered the 2016 race, … Continued
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February 5, 2020

Rogers: USMCA is a “huge win for our country”

Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said that President Donald J. Trump’s (R) signing of the United States Mexica Canada (USMCA) trade agreement is a huge win for our country.” “I was thrilled today to see President Trump keep a promise to the American people,” Rogers said. “The USMCA will create jobs and help small businesses … Continued
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January 31, 2020