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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate set a new record low of 3.5 percent, down from October’s previous record-setting rate of 3.6 percent, and well below November 2016’s rate of 6.2 percent. November’s rate represents 75,807 unemployed persons, also a new … Continued

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter The last four days have seen lots of troubling economic news.  On Thursday, July 2, new job numbers are out showing that unemployment has decreased to 2008 levels. Normally this would be good news but much of the improvement is actually attributable to people dropping out of the work force. … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Stocks are soaring.   Last year the major stock market indices all were up over the year and 2013 has been a banner year with the Dow up more than 10% since January 1.  That has not translated to small business owners.   The National Federation of Independent Business’ monthly Index … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday United States House of Representatives member Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement following the release of new job numbers showing that job creation has virtually ground to a halt. Congressman Bachus said, “The Administration’s policies are just not working.  This month marks the third … Continued