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Alabama collected $271.4 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $16.3 billion in taxes collected by Alabama in 2022, 1.7 percent, or $271.4 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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18 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Alabama during week ending July 8

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2023

There were 18 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Alabama in the week ending July 8, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

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Alabama collected 7.5% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $16.3 billion in taxes collected by Alabama in 2022, $7.5 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 7.5 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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Alabama sees a 50.3% decrease in number of VA loans issued from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,312 home loans totaling $682.5 million in Alabama during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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27 people die from kidney disease in Alabama during week ending July 8

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2023

There were 27 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Alabama in the week ending July 8, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

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Alabama ranks 29th in the U.S. for the most general sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 14, 2023

In 2022, Alabama collected $4,329,546,000 in general sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 29th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Mike Rounds, Colleagues Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect American Businesses From Sec Overreach

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and eight of their Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation to safeguard American job creators from bureaucratic overreach.

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Alabama: Biologics companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Alabama in Q2 2023

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 13, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Alabama in the second quarter of 2023.

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Alabama ranks 25th in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 13, 2023

In 2022, Alabama collected $7,540,587,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 25th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Ivey Announces Special Election Dates for House District 16

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 16.

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Attorney General Marshall Opposes President Biden’s Attack on Gas-Powered Vehicles

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall challenged the Biden Administration’s draconian regulations on tailpipe emissions.

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Alabama ranked 14th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 13, 2023

Alabama ranked 14th in VA home loans in 2022 with 17,666 loans issued.

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ICYMI: Tuberville Team Offers Satellite Office Hours in Five Locations Across Alabama

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) state team recently offered five satellite office locations throughout Alabama in the month of June. Members of Senator Tuberville’s staff hosted locations in Evergreen, Camden, Clanton, Fort Payne, and Orange Beach to be accessible to constituents who may not live near one of his permanent office locations.

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Governor Kay Ivey Announces State Settlement in Case of Bibb County Deputy Sheriff Brad Johnson

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday that the State of Alabama will pay $1 million* – the maximum amount allowable under State law – to the two daughters of Bibb County Deputy Sheriff Bradley Johnson, who was fatally shot in the line of duty just over a year ago.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Alabama during Q2 2023

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Veterinary companies from Alabama in the second quarter of 2023.

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Alabama ranks 13th in the U.S. for the most property taxes paid in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, Alabama collected $495,753,000 in property taxes, ranking it 13th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama increases in Q2

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Alabama during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $295,186, a 2.5 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Alabama during week ending July 1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

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Alabama ranks 26th in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, Alabama collected $16,324,900,000 in total taxes, ranking it 26th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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VA home loan amount averages $295,186 in Alabama for Q2

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Alabama during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $295,186, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.