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

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.

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 14, 2025

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

In 2024, 386 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located in Alabama, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 7, 2025

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Taylor Highway now open for travel; check conditions before starting journey

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 7, 2025

The Taylor Highway in Alaska is now accessible to travelers, as announced by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF).

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Delta makes Anchorage-Atlanta route available year-round

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 4, 2025

Delta Air Lines has announced that its route connecting Anchorage and Atlanta will now operate year-round.

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EDA awards over $20 million in grants for economic development projects in Alabama in 2023

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 17 grants totaling $20,063,445 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Alabama.

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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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Alaska DOT&PF opens grant applications for road safety improvements

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 20, 2025

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Highway Safety Office (HSO) has announced the availability of grant funding opportunities.

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Alaska DOT&PF proposes study for new ferry terminal in Hyder

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 19, 2025

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is proposing a study to assess the feasibility of building a new ferry terminal in Hyder, Alaska.

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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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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 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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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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Alaska DOT&PF begins Chilkat Connector Feasibility Study for improved Lynn Canal access

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 4, 2025

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a feasibility study aimed at improving transportation access along the west side of Lynn Canal.

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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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8 H-1B petitions filed by Transportation and Warehousing employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry in Alabama in 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, eight H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing 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: Medicare dependency reached 6% in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6% of income in Alabama, providing an average of $3,061 per capita to residents.