There were 1,670 VA home purchases in Alabama in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $518.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
The first quarter brought in $1.2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Alabama, a 15.9% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
The first quarter brought in $290 million in property tax revenue for Alabama, a 38.1% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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.
The VA issued 392 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 50 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
As of July 2024, Alabama experienced a 21.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.
The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Alabama during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $314,379, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows that Alabama is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) joined 19 other senators in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking that the department correct recent policy initiatives that are making access to care more difficult for veterans.
An analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows Alabama is one of 26 states without a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Food and Cosmetics companies from Alabama in the second quarter of 2024.
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows that Alabama is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.