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News from April 2022

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Alabama ranks eighth in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 10, 2022

In 2021, Alabama collected $663.9 million in public utilities sales tax, ranking it eighth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Vehicle Pursuit

By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2022

ALEA Troopers from the Decatur Highway Patrol Post were involved in a vehicle pursuit which occurred in Limestone County on I-65

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Online Job Ads in February Up 48% From Last Year

By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2022

Nineteen percent of job ads have salaries of $75,000 and above

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14 people die in Alabama from influenza and pneumonia in week ending April 9, 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 10, 2022

There were 14 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 17.6% decrease from the previous week.

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22 people die in Alabama from kidney disease in week ending April 9, 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 10, 2022

There were 22 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 15.8% increase over the previous week.

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Alabama ranks 11th in the U.S. for the most pari-mutuels sales tax paid in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 9, 2022

In 2021, Alabama collected $4.1 million in pari-mutuels sales tax, ranking it 11th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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How many 25-44-year-olds died in Alabama during week ending March 26?

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 30 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending March 26.

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Alabama ranks 17th in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 8, 2022

In 2021, Alabama collected $878 million in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it 17th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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15 people die in Alabama with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending April 2, 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 7, 2022

There were 15 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 53.1% decrease from the previous week.

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23 people die in Alabama with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending April 2, 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 7, 2022

There were 23 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Alabama during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 46.5% decrease from the previous week.

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Alabama ranks 20th in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 7, 2022

In 2021, Alabama collected $468.2 million in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it 20th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Tornado Safety Guide

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022

Great information to keep in mind as we prepare for another round of potential severe weather tomorrow

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The University of Alabama Takes Home Safety to a Whole New Level

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022

Through this work, we can improve the health of vulnerable children and families and truly change the socioeconomic status of families who take part in the program.

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106 people die in Alabama from cancer in week ending April 2, 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 6, 2022

There were 106 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 9.4% decrease from the previous week.

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CDC predicts 199 people age 85 and older in Alabama died during week ending March 19

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 6, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 199 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending March 19.

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Alabama ranks ninth in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages sales tax paid in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 6, 2022

In 2021, Alabama collected $272 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax, ranking it ninth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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171 people die in Alabama from heart disease in week ending April 2, 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 6, 2022

There were 171 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 20.1% decrease from the previous week.

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Alabama's miscellaneous tax revenues up 6.1% in Q1 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 6, 2022

Alabama collected $35 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2022, a 6.1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Alabama’s February Unemployment Rate Is 3.0%

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022

We’re excited to see a drop in our unemployment rate after holding steady for the past five months

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World TB Day Promotes Investment to End Tuberculosis as TB Deaths Increase

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Division of TB Control seeks to prevent future cases through prompt identification and medical evaluation of contacts at risk for exposure