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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The national and international economic numbers increasingly appear like a second recession is possible.  Governor Robert Bentley’s economic development team however keeps working hard to grow and expand employment in Alabama.  On Thursday, Gov. Bentley announced that Brown-Forman was expanding for the second time bringing 200 new jobs to … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced Tuesday that Hyundai will be adding a third shift to their Alabama factory.  The third shift at the Montgomery car factory will start this September.  The plant will be accepting job applications and start training workers for the 877 new jobs within weeks. Governor … Continued

By Brandon Moseley and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Governor Robert Bentley announced Tuesday that Walter Energy, Inc., will soon build a new underground coal mine in Tuscaloosa County.  The new project will create more than 500 new jobs in four Alabama counties.  This announcement follows the recent approval of incentives that were designed to … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Governor Robert Bentley released a written statement announcing that Alabama’s March preliminary unemployment rate had dropped to just 7.3%.  That is down from February’s revised rate of 7.5%. Gov. Bentley said, “We are encouraged to see that Alabama’s unemployment rate has dropped once again, and we will continue … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday Governor Robert Bentley issued a written statement announcing that new and expanding industry announcement totals rose to the highest capital investment levels in the past four years. Governor Bentley said.  “Alabama’s economic development programs are working hand-in-hand with local development partners to create new jobs and new opportunities … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement announcing that the House gave final approval to a bipartisan Financial Services Committee bill that decreases some federal regulations to boost startup companies and promote new job creation.  The bill passed the House 380 to 41.  The JOBS (Jumpstart … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Governor Robert Bentley announced Tuesday that SiO2 Medical Products is investing $90 million to build a new facility in Auburn, creating almost 300 new Lee County jobs. In a written statement Governor Robert Bentley said, “An essential part of creating new jobs is encouraging our existing companies to further … Continued

By U.S. Representative Martha Roby Focusing on Jobs Last week, I spent more time traveling through our district to participate in meetings and take questions about a number of important issues that affect our area. Regularly traveling around the district continues to provide me with a wonderful opportunity to listen to those that I represent … Continued