Sewell opposes using COVID relief dollars to build prisons
“COVID-19 relief money should be used for COVID-19 relief. Period,” Congresswoman Terri Sewell said.
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Governor says the need for addressing prison conditions is urgent
Ivey said the prison crisis is not the fault of any one administration, but is due to “decades upon decades of neglect.”
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 3.1 percent
August’s rate represents 69,005 unemployed persons, compared to 71,678 in July and 156,709 in August 2020.
September 17, 2021
Ivey committed to creating the best environment for small businesses and hardworking Alabamians
On Labor Day, Ivey expressed her commitment to small business owners and the hardworking people in the state's workforce.
Alabama unemployment UC Claims Tracker to be replaced by Claimant Portal
The Claimant Portal has been available since the end of 2020. Beginning Aug. 25, the UC Claims Tracker will no longer be accessible.
August 19, 2021
Gov. Kay Ivey talks prisons, gaming and end to unemployment aid
Gov. Kay Ivey warned that if left unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Justice will take over Alabama's prisons.
Small business owners’ optimism improving, but almost half report unfilled positions
An NFIB survey found that 44 percent of small business owners had job openings they couldn't fill.
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"By ending federal benefits, Republicans are sending a clear message to struggling workers: Stop being lazy."
Alabama ending federally funded pandemic unemployment aid
Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19.
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See recent postsThe American worker finally has some leverage. Don’t ruin it
"Enhanced unemployment has given the American working class some temporary flexibility that could become permanent better pay and benefits."