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Alabama unemployment rate drops more than 2 points to 5.6 percent

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.6 percent in August, down from 7.9 percent in July, according to the Alabama Department of Labor.  The figure represents 127,186 unemployed people, compared to 176,556 in July. It compares to an August 2019 rate of 2.8 percent, or 62,149 unemployed people. “August showed a larger drop … Continued
September 21, 2020

Making correctional education work for Alabama

The job market in Alabama is growing, and the unemployment rate has reached low levels not seen in many years. Businesses across the state are working harder than ever to find and hire qualified workers. According to Governor Ivey’s Success Plus initiative, our state will need an extra 500,000 credentialed, highly-skilled or degreed individuals by … Continued
May 31, 2019

Fighting to save Alabama’s rural hospitals

These are positive times for many Alabamians. Our unemployment rate is at an all-time low, major manufacturers continue to locate in our state, and the national championship trophy is back in the state where it belongs. Despite the momentum, our state is certainly not free from challenges. One of the most serious issues facing Alabama … Continued
April 30, 2018

Gov. Ivey addresses state challenges, including prison construction

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey spoke to the Workforce Development Council meeting in Montgomery. Afterward, the governor spoke to the Capital Press. Gov. Ivey said that since she was elevated to the governorship, unemployment has dropped from 5.4 percent to just 3.8 percent – the lowest number in the … Continued
November 8, 2017

Make Alabama Great Again: Vote for You!

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The unemployment rate in Alabama is growing. That’s right. Growing. There continue to be more people looking for jobs than jobs being created. We have moved from a low of 6.1 percent unemployment a year ago to 6.3 last month. At this rate, poor ol’ Gov. Robert Bentley is … Continued
March 14, 2017

Bentley Announces Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.6 Percent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter 2014 has been a sluggish year for the Alabama economy, but it appears things are getting on track in September. On Friday, October 17 the Governor’s office announced that the adjusted unemployment rate has dropped to just 6.6 percent. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “The number of jobs … Continued
October 20, 2014

State’s Unemployment Rate Drops Back to 6.9 Percent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 19, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 6.9 percent, which is down from the July rate of 7.0 percent. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists 147,346 Alabama residents as officially unemployed which is down from 148,652 in … Continued
September 22, 2014

Alabama Unemployment Still High

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Earlier this month, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced that Alabama’s July Unemployment Rate was 7.0%. That is much better than the post-Great Recession jobs situation that Governor Bentley inherited four years ago, but not considerably better than where the state was this time last year. Total wage and salary … Continued
August 27, 2014

Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.5%

Staff Report Press Release MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary November unemployment rate is 7.5%, down from October’s rate of 8.1% and below the November 2011 rate of 8.3%. Alabama’s November 2012 unemployment rate is also below the national rate of 7.7%. The state’s November rate represents 162,182 unemployed persons, … Continued
December 21, 2012

Federal Reserve Responds to Fiscal Cliff Uncertainty by Buying More Debt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee met and in an 11 to 1 vote they decided that the economy needed much more vigorous action by the Federal Reserve. The Committee announced it, “Seeks to foster maximum employment and price stability. The Committee remains concerned that, without sufficient policy … Continued
December 14, 2012