Alabama Unemployment Lowest in History

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p_rehbein

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In the last couple of weeks, it has been reported that the unemployment rate in Alabama is the lowest in history. As well, wages are being reported as the highest in history. As you might expect, pretty much all the Politicians are touting this news. Politicians on every level in the State are using this information as Campaign fodder, which should be expected.

Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Lowest in History at 3.8%

Alabama Labor Market Information


Sadly, IMO, the Republicans are in the very front of the pack of Politicians touting these Reports....... I say "sadly" because there is a "REST OF THE STORY" needing to be reported as well........

Gas prices are most expensive they have ever been in US history
(Alabama prices are lower than National Average, but highest recorded here. I pay around $4.60 a gallon for 87 Octane Unleaded.)

Consumers around the nation are noticing their grocery bills go up, and unfortunately, food prices are only expected to continue to rise in 2022. A number of factors are contributing to the price hikes, including higher freight costs, increased logistics and packaging costs, the cost of importing goods and higher wages.
Fresh Produce, Alcohol, Meats And More Expected To Continue To Rise

Alabama Housing Market: House Prices & Trends | Redfin

The average rent by year in Alabama increases at a rate on par with the national average rent inflation rate. The 2020 FMR for a 2-bedroom apartment in Alabama was $807, up 80.54% from 2000. After adjusting for inflation, median rent in Alabama increased 17.23% from 2000 to 2020.
Average Rent by Year [1940-2022]: Historical Rental Rates

Alabama State Taxes 2022 Tax Season – Forbes Advisor

Average New Car Price Increases for Eighth Straight Month

Car insurance costs are rising in 2022, and this state could see a …

Rising Cost of Insurance Premiums - The Liberty Company


...........and on, and on, and on..........it goes.

The wonderful news concerning unemployment rates and wage increases hardly outweith the reality of what is happening here in Alabama; and I suspect, across the Nation. Yet, as one would expect, the Politicians are touting only part of the TRUTH! That part which makes them look good. And, again, sadly, the Republicans here in Alabama are leading the "pack of vultures" otherwise known as our Elected Officials in this "partial Truth" reporting. The real truth is that folks here in Alabama are struggling just as are folks around the Country.
 
Right now we have had 97 food processing plants burned down in about the last 18 months. This is horrible for inflation and for the big cities. But for rural states like Alabama and where I live, if you are a farmer you are getting top dollar for your produce.

I have heard that the Chinese and whoever is behind this attack on us (Russia?) are interested in the US for their food production but not for their people. They are about to attack and destroy our biggest cities on our coastlines but leave the rural agricultural regions alone.