MONTGOMERY — Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday held a ceremonial bill signing for the Open Meetings Act passed during the 2015 Regular Legislative Session. This legislation amends, strengthens and clarifies the…
Category: The Alabama Economy
Regions Bank Renews $1.5 Billion Commitment to Alabama Economic Development Loan Pool
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – It’s a source of capital that has financed nearly $3 billion in business activities since it was launched. It has helped Alabama land major new employers. It is…
Alabama Workforce Council Issues Report, Launches Website
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – A new era of collaboration between Alabama business leaders and education officials anchors a series of innovative initiatives that take aim at transforming workforce development efforts and improving…
BCA President and CEO, Parents, Teachers, Military, Support Modern Standards
Business Council of Alabama President and CEO William J. Canary today joined teachers, parents, and military families in support of the Alabama College and Career-Ready Standards. The Alabama College and Career-Ready…
Lowest Rate in Nearly Seven Years, Initial Claims at Lowest Level in 40 Years
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 5.8%, down from January’s rate of 6.0%, and well below February 2014’s rate of 7.2%. “Alabama’s February unemployment rate is very good news for our state,” Governor…
Renowned Economist Weighs in on Proposed Tax Increases in Alabama
It is not uncommon for politicians to campaign on promises of no new taxes, yet when the going gets tough, abandon that promise in favor of the easiest fix of all--a…
Alabama Employment Levels Hit Highest Mark Since 2008
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The number of Alabamians holding down a job in January reached the highest point since late 2008 as new jobs were added at a rapid pace, Governor Robert…
Governor Bentley Praises House Passage of Made in Alabama Jobs Incentives Package
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday praised House passage of three bills in the Made in Alabama Jobs Incentive Package. The Governor’s statement is below. “I commend House leadership and its members…