Subject

State & Local Government

Latest Reports

Alabama’s $60 Billion Question

Alabama relies on federal spending—Alabama residents do, too. Alabama residents receive over $60 billion from the federal government—23% of all Read the full release.  

The Alabama Constitution’s Impact on Taxes and Spending

PARCA is re-examining Alabama’s Constitution in light of the 2022 passage of a revised and reorganized version of the state’s Read the full release.  

Birmingham-Jefferson County Justice Governance Partnership Launched to Strengthen Justice and Opportunity  

Leaders from city and county government, education, philanthropy, social services, and community are launching a new partnership to decrease violence Read the full release.  

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Education & Workforce Development

Latest Reports

A Varied Pattern of Population Growth and Decline across Alabama Counties

According to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Jefferson and Mobile counties grew, and Montgomery narrowed its population Read the full release.  

Alabama High School Class of 2024 Improves on ACT

Alabama’s 2024 high school graduates posted improved performance on the ACT compared to prior years, continuing a positive trend at Read the full release.  

Alabama Makes Notable Early Grade Gains on Nation’s Report Card

Alabama public school fourth graders are scoring higher in both reading and math than they did prior to the Covid-19 Read the full release.  

Subject

Quality of Life

Latest Reports

Birmingham-Jefferson County Justice Governance Partnership Launched to Strengthen Justice and Opportunity  

Leaders from city and county government, education, philanthropy, social services, and community are launching a new partnership to decrease violence Read the full release.  

Alabama Grows through Domestic and International Migration

Alabama’s population increased by more than 40,000, between July 2023 and July 2024, reaching a total of 5,157,699, according to Read the full release.  

How Alabama Democracy Compares

In recent years, Alabamians’ rate of participation in elections has lagged behind other states as electoral competition has decreased and Read the full release.