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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 165 petitions in Alabama throughout 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, 165 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 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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How many H-1B petitions made by Alabama employers were approved during 2024?

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 97.5% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Alabama were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Alabama: Government transfers accounted for 23.4% of total income in 2022, up from 9.6% in 1970

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.4% of income in Alabama, a 13.8% rise from 9.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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An employer classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry file 2 H-1B petitions in Alabama throughout 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry based in Alabama submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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ALDOT UAS team showcases technology at Troy University's Geo Day

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 19, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation's (ALDOT) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team played a significant role in the 7th Annual Geo Day at Troy University.

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Individual income tax puts $1.4 billion into Alabama's revenue in Q4, 2023

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 18, 2025

Individual income taxes in Alabama reached $1.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Alabama has 21 basketball players on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 18, 2025

Mountain Brook has the most players of any city representing Alabama in the tournament.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Alabama employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Alabama submitted 171 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Alabama has 55 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 17, 2025

Birmingham has the most players of any city representing Alabama in the tournament.

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Insurance guidance offered after deadly Alabama storms

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 17, 2025

At least three individuals lost their lives in a series of severe storms that hit Alabama on March 15.

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NFIB hosts Small Business Day at the Capitol in Montgomery

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 13, 2025

NFIB members from across the state convened in Montgomery on March 12 for Small Business Day at the Capitol.

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NFIB members visit Montgomery for Small Business Day at the Capitol

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 13, 2025

NFIB members congregated in Montgomery on March 12 for the annual Small Business Day at the Capitol.

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Alabama ranks 21st highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,924 in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Alabama received an average of $11,924 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st highest in the nation.

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Alabama ranks seventh highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 23.4% in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.4% of income in Alabama—ranking it the seventh most dependent among U.S. states.

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Which type of Alabama companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q4 2024?

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Alabama in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 13 petitions in Alabama throughout 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Alabama submitted 13 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 6, 2025

An analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Alabama is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Hosts 2025 Hemp Program Orientation

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) is inviting the public to attend its 2025 Hemp Program Orientation, aimed at educating individuals on growing industrial hemp in Alabama.

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Alabama: Residents received $7.59 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Alabama, providing an average of $1,496 per capita to residents.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Food and Cosmetics companies in Alabama during February

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 3, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Alabama in February.