Alabama small business owners show increased optimism about economic future
NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash has commented on the national NFIB Optimism Index, noting its relevance to Alabama's economic climate.
2023: Alabama ranks 3rd nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $20,063,445
In 2023, Alabama received $20,063,445 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking third nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Illegal alien arrested for attempted kidnapping of teenager in Elmore County
A Mexican national living in the U.S. illegally was arrested in Elmore County on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl.
- Alabama sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024
- Analysis: Alabama one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
- Alabama sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2024
- In Alabama, 135 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
- Alabama receives 2 EDA grants totaling $259,618 for technical assistance in 2023
Alabama receives 4 EDA grants totaling $11,339,389 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Alabama received four grants totaling $11,339,389 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Alabama receives 6 EDA grants totaling $1,260,000 for public works in 2023
Alabama received six grants totaling $1,260,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Alabama receives 1 EDA grant totaling $748,469 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Alabama received one grant totaling $748,469 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Alabama receives 4 EDA grants totaling $6,455,969 for planning in 2023
Alabama received four grants totaling $6,455,969 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Alabama: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Alabama in Q3
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Alabama in the third quarter of 2024.
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Analysis: Alabama one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Alabama is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Alabama's license tax revenue up 3% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Alabama collected $276 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Higher individual income tax revenue in Alabama during Q2
The second quarter of 2024 brought in $1.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for Alabama, a 23.6% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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$1.6 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue for Alabama in Q4 2023
Alabama collected $1.6 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 9.3% decrease from the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
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Alabama's license tax revenue up 68.3% in Q2 compared to previous quarter
Alabama collected $276 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Alabama's license tax revenue up 1.9% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Alabama collected $164 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
