EDA awards over $20 million in grants for economic development projects in Alabama in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 17 grants totaling $20,063,445 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Alabama.
Alabama ranks 23 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
Alabama ranks 23 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $43,679 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 165 petitions in Alabama throughout 2024
In 2024, 165 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located in Alabama, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
- How many H-1B petitions made by Alabama employers were approved during 2024?
- Alabama: Government transfers accounted for 23.4% of total income in 2022, up from 9.6% in 1970
- An employer classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry file 2 H-1B petitions in Alabama throughout 2024
- Alaska DOT&PF opens grant applications for road safety improvements
- Alaska DOT&PF proposes study for new ferry terminal in Hyder
ALDOT UAS team showcases technology at Troy University's Geo Day
The Alabama Department of Transportation's (ALDOT) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team played a significant role in the 7th Annual Geo Day at Troy University.
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Individual income tax puts $1.4 billion into Alabama's revenue in Q4, 2023
Individual income taxes in Alabama reached $1.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Alabama has 21 basketball players on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Mountain Brook has the most players of any city representing Alabama in the tournament.
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How many H-1B petitions were made by Alabama employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?
Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Alabama submitted 171 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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55 basketball players from Alabama to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Birmingham has the most players of any city representing Alabama in the tournament.
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Insurance guidance offered after deadly Alabama storms
At least three individuals lost their lives in a series of severe storms that hit Alabama on March 15.
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NFIB hosts Small Business Day at the Capitol in Montgomery
NFIB members from across the state convened in Montgomery on March 12 for Small Business Day at the Capitol.
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NFIB members visit Montgomery for Small Business Day at the Capitol
NFIB members congregated in Montgomery on March 12 for the annual Small Business Day at the Capitol.
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Alabama ranks 21st highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,924 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Alabama received an average of $11,924 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st highest in the nation.
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Alabama ranks seventh highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 23.4% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.4% of income in Alabama—ranking it the seventh most dependent among U.S. states.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 13 petitions in Alabama throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Alabama submitted 13 H-1B petitions during 2024.
