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Alabama ranks 14th in total VA home loans during Q4 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | May 30, 2025

Alabama ranked 14th in the nation in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2024, with 3,319 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Greenville rest area on I-65 South nears completion with modern upgrades

By Yellowhammer Times | May 30, 2025

Travelers on I-65 near Greenville will soon benefit from a newly rebuilt rest area, as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) nears completion of the project.

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Tensaw River Bridge replacement project advances in Mobile

By Yellowhammer Times | May 30, 2025

Construction is progressing on the new Tensaw River Bridge along the US-90/US-98 Causeway near Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama.

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Hamilton District team maintains roads with dedication and community spirit

By Yellowhammer Times | May 30, 2025

In the rolling hills of northwest Alabama, the Hamilton District operates as one of the state's largest linear-mile districts.

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Alabama ranked 37th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | May 27, 2025

With $321,914 in home loans issued, Alabama ranked 37th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 84 H-1B petitions in Alabama throughout 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | May 26, 2025

In 2024, 84 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance 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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Number of VA loans issued in Alabama increased by 16.7% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | May 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,319 home loans in Alabama, totaling $1.1 billion, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NFIB introduces digital tools highlighting benefits of tax deduction for Alabama

By Yellowhammer Times | May 22, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has introduced two digital tools aimed at assisting small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Alabama.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | May 21, 2025

The VA issued 632 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 260 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama increases in Q4 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Alabama during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $321,914, a 2.2% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Utilities industry file 1 petition in Alabama throughout 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | May 19, 2025

Employers classified under the Utilities industry based in Alabama submitted one H-1B petition 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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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama average $320,648 for Q4

By Yellowhammer Times | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $320,648, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alabama sees 18 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | May 12, 2025

In 2024, 18 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade 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: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Alabama in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | May 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Food and Cosmetics companies from Alabama in the first quarter of 2025.

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Governor Ivey signs proclamation recognizing National Small Business Week

By Yellowhammer Times | May 8, 2025

NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash, NFIB Alabama Leadership Council Chair Brett Ballard, and Vice Chair Gwyn Pirnie joined Governor Kay Ivey as she signed a proclamation recognizing National Small Business Week. “We’re grateful to Governor Ivey...

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Analysis: Alabama one of 27 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Yellowhammer Times | May 7, 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 27 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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Alabama sees 9 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Retail Trade industry during 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | May 5, 2025

Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry based in Alabama submitted nine 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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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Food and Cosmetics companies in Alabama during April

By Yellowhammer Times | May 3, 2025

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

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Alabama's Q4 2024 property tax revenue up 1,055% from previous quarter

By Yellowhammer Times | May 2, 2025

The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $231 million in property tax revenue for Alabama, a 1,055% increase from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Alabama companies were under most scrutiny during April?

By Yellowhammer Times | May 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Biologics companies from Alabama in April.