Alabama Skilled Trades Employment Growth Ranked Sixth
Alabama saw an 11.3 percent increase in its skilled trades workforce between 2019 and 2025.
Live Poll
Would you encourage a student in your family to pursue a skilled trade over college?
Alabama Economics
Employment
Alabama Reorganized State Workforce Department
The state consolidated fragmented programs into a new division to address persistent labor vacancies.
Regional Economics
Live Poll
Should state gas tax revenue be prioritized for local road resurfacing projects in your community?
Alabama Awarded Millions for Road Resurfacing Projects
The state has distributed grants to support 13 local transportation infrastructure improvements.
Inflation
Live Poll
Are you concerned about your household budget due to rising fuel and transportation costs?
West Alabama Gasoline Prices Have Surpassed $4
Fuel costs in the region have climbed as statewide diesel prices remain at historic levels.
