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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

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Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce

The governor celebrated Alabama's workforce, highlighting the state's record high employment and decreasing unemployment rate.

September 1, 2025

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Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report reveals increased home sales

Alabama home sales rose in June, continuing a rebound, though activity remains below pre-2024 levels.

July 22, 2025

Bill requiring increased job contacts for unemployed individuals advances to Senate

The bill would require individuals receiving unemployment to contact five potential employers each week.

March 5, 2025

Unemployment changes, death penalty for child rape pass the House

Bills changing unemployment requirements, imposing the death penalty and requiring parental consent for vaccines passed the House on Tuesday.

February 12, 2025

Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent

Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9 percent.

November 18, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments in Alabama unemployment lawsuit

The case stems from the Alabama Department of Labor's lengthy delays in processing claims during the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 7, 2024

Pre-filed bill would require unemployed to seek more jobs

Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years.

August 27, 2024

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National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most measures of labor market performance barely changed between May and June.

July 8, 2024

Inflation down, unemployment up in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics

According to preliminary estimates, prices rose 3.4 percent in the last year and unemployment is at 3.9 percent.

May 20, 2024

Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent

The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent.

March 12, 2024