The 2020 Census is nearing its end—and apparently earlier than expected. NPR first reported that the U.S. Census Bureau plans Read the full release.  

While the COVID-19 pandemic rightly consumes so much of our attention, it is important—and perhaps comforting—to remember that other important Read the full release.  

Alabama is at risk of losing federal funding, a congressional seat, and an Electoral College vote. These outcomes are based Read the full release.  

Decreasing immigration from abroad slowed population growth across Alabama’s counties in 2024 and 2025, though suburban counties and growth magnets Read the full release.  

Population growth in Alabama and across the country has slowed, particularly when it comes to immigrants coming from abroad, according Read the full release.  

Executive Directorryan@parcalabama.org Ryan came to PARCA in October 2015. He is active in local and statewide nonprofit work and serves Read the full release.  

Each year, PARCA uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State and Local Financesto compare Alabama’s tax Read the full release.  

New research indicates that lower fines and fees raise more revenue than higher ones, and that a “collections fee” that Read the full release.  

Halfway through 2025, Birmingham’s homicide total is half what it was midyear 2024, a dramatic turnaround after a year of Read the full release.