Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed November 30 as Small Business Saturday in Alabama, aligning the date with the weekend following Thanksgiving, which is traditionally a time for gathering with friends and family. “The Saturday after Thanksgiving is a...
Alabama collected $276 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Alabama collected $164 million in license taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
As of October 2024, Alabama experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.
Alabama collected $27 million in property taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Alabama collected $290 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
There were 2,153 VA home purchases in Alabama in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $691.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
The latest Optimism Index, reflecting the sentiments of Main Street businesses in Alabama, was released, revealing ongoing challenges related to inflation and workforce shortages.