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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

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.

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Alaska DOT&PF opens grant applications for road safety improvements

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

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 20, 2025

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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.

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Aldot plans removal of abandoned railroad bridge near Woodstock

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 2, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced plans to remove an abandoned railroad bridge on US-11 near Chamblee Avenue, northeast of Woodstock in Tuscaloosa County.

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Alaska Marine Highway System opens long-range plan for public comment

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 2, 2025

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has released its Long-Range Plan for public review and comment.

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Alabama: Social Security made up 8.2% of total income in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.2% of income in Alabama, providing an average of $4,176 per capita to residents.

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Alabama: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.9% of income in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Alabama, providing an average of $1,476 per capita to residents.

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Alabama sees 3 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry during 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 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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Aldot plans repairs for SR-127 Elk River relief bridge

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 24, 2025

ALDOT is set to conduct repairs on the SR-127 Elk River relief bridge in Limestone County next week.

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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.