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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

News from February 2025

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Alaska DOT&PF releases new STIP amendment for public review

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 18, 2025

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has released the 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment #2 for public review and comment until March 20, 2025.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry file 4 petitions in Alabama throughout 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry located in Alabama, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Alabama Small Business Day rescheduled for March due to weather

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 14, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced a new date for its annual Small Business Day at the Capitol in Montgomery.

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Analysis: Alabama among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 6, 2025

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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Alabama inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 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.

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Alaska DOT&PF outlines plans for $900 million in construction awards amid challenges

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 3, 2025

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has announced its highway and aviation construction projects for the 2025 season, projecting an estimated $900 million in construction awards.