State of Alabama
Recent News About State of Alabama
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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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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.
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Alabama: Government transfers accounted for 23.4% of total income in 2022, up from 9.6% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.4% of income in Alabama, a 13.8% rise from 9.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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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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Alabama has 55 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Birmingham has the most players of any city representing Alabama in the tournament.
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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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Analysis: Alabama among 25 states that ban 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: Residents received $7.59 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Alabama, providing an average of $1,496 per capita to residents.
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Alabama: Medicare dependency reached 6% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6% of income in Alabama, providing an average of $3,061 per capita to residents.
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Alabama: Social Security made up 8.2% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.2% of income in Alabama, providing an average of $4,176 per capita to residents.
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Alabama: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.9% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Alabama, providing an average of $1,476 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Alabama among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.
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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).
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Analysis: Alabama one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.
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In Alabama, 135 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Alabama registered 135 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Alabama receives 2 EDA grants totaling $259,618 for technical assistance in 2023
Alabama received two grants totaling $259,618 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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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.