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December’s numbers showed a modest gain of 200 jobs statewide. The labor force participation rate remained unchanged at 65.6 percent, significantly higher than the national average of 62.5 percent.

“Increasing Alabama’s labor force participation rate is the current focus of our workforce development efforts,” Ivey said. “We are attracting significant business investments and new ...