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News from May 2022

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20,617 businesses in Alabama have between five and nine employees in 2019

By Yellowhammer Times | May 27, 2022

There were 20,617 businesses in Alabama with between five and nine employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Alabama collected $272 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | May 27, 2022

Of the $14.3 billion in taxes collected by Alabama in 2021, 1.9 percent, or $272 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Troy University Disrupting Higher Ed Pricing

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

For three straight years, Troy University has kept prices level for students, reflecting the University’s commitment to providing an affordable, high-quality education

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Conecuh County Schools: Alabama Summer Learning Program

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

All Alabama K-12 students and parents can use these fun learning resources this summer

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Alabama collected $38.9 million in severance taxes in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | May 26, 2022

Of the $14.3 billion in taxes collected by Alabama in 2021, 0.3 percent, or $38.9 million, came from severance taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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CDC estimates 12 people age 25 and younger in Alabama died during week ending May 7

By Yellowhammer Times | May 26, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 12 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 7.

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48,965 businesses in Alabama have fewer than five employees in 2019

By Yellowhammer Times | May 26, 2022

There were 48,965 businesses in Alabama with fewer than five employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Alabama during week ending May 14

By Yellowhammer Times | May 26, 2022

There were 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Alabama in the week ending May 14, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

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14 people die from kidney disease in Alabama during week ending May 14

By Yellowhammer Times | May 26, 2022

There were 14 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Alabama in the week ending May 14, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

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Alabama collected 5.4% more in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | May 26, 2022

Of the $14.3 billion in taxes collected by Alabama in 2021, $21.5 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, a 5.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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119 people die in Alabama from heart disease in week ending May 21, 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | May 25, 2022

There were 119 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 30% decrease from the previous week.

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84 people die in Alabama from cancer in week ending May 21, 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | May 25, 2022

There were 84 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 33.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Alabama collected 9.4% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | May 25, 2022

Of the $14.3 billion in taxes collected by Alabama in 2021, $468.2 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 9.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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CDC predicts 211 people age 85 and older in Alabama died during week ending May 7

By Yellowhammer Times | May 25, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 211 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 7.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Alabama during week ending May 7

By Yellowhammer Times | May 25, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama in the week ending May 7, making up less than 2% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

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Alabama collected $4.9 billion in individual income taxes in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | May 25, 2022

Of the $14.3 billion in taxes collected by Alabama in 2021, 34.4 percent, or $4.9 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Yellowhammer Concessions Will Be Set Up at the Tuscaloosa All-inclusive Playground

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

Enjoy snow cones, dippin’ dots, a variety of candy selections, and more

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Alabama collected $43.8 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2021

By Yellowhammer Times | May 24, 2022

Of the $14.3 billion in taxes collected by Alabama in 2021, 0.3 percent, or $43.8 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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34 people die in Alabama from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 21, 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | May 24, 2022

There were 34 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 6.3% increase over the previous week.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Alabama during week ending May 7

By Yellowhammer Times | May 24, 2022

Alabama's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 7, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.