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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How Alabama’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

By Yellowhammer Times | May 1, 2025

Alabama’s older population has grown in the past decade, and so has the share of income from Social Security and Medicare.

Alabama: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Alabama in April

By Yellowhammer Times | May 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Alabama in April.

Alabama's Q4 2024 individual income tax revenue up 8.6% from previous quarter

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 30, 2025

The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $1.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for Alabama, an 8.6% increase from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

7 H-1B petitions filed by Other Services (except Public Administration) employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry in Alabama in 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 28, 2025

In 2024, seven H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Alabama, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Alabama Legislature advances small business bills and recognizes National Small Business Week

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 28, 2025

Several important bills for small businesses are advancing in the Alabama Legislature.

Fayette area operators advance to ALDOT's statewide ROADeo competition

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 26, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) hosted its annual equipment ROADeo for the Fayette Area on April 24.

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

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 25, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 26 inspections at 25 Food and Cosmetics companies from Alabama in 2024.

USDA designates 20 Alabama counties as natural disaster areas due to drought

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 25, 2025

Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated 20 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought.

Alabama: Device companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Alabama in 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 24, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four device companies from Alabama in 2024.

FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Alabama during 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 23, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Biologics companies from Alabama in 2024.

Alabama: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Alabama in 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 22, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 12 inspections at 12 Veterinary companies from Alabama in 2024.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Alabama during 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 21, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Alabama in 2024.

70 H-1B petitions filed by Information employers classified under the Information industry in Alabama in 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 21, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Alabama submitted 70 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

NFIB report highlights potential tax hike impact on Alabama's small businesses

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 15, 2025

NFIB has released a new report detailing the consequences Alabama's small businesses could face if the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, implemented as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, is not made permanent.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Alabama employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 14, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Alabama submitted 182 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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