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Latest Reports
Local Court Fee Increases Associated with Increased Jail Detention, New Research Finds
New research led by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) and MDRC indicates that each additional $100 in Read the full release.
Primary Election: Proposed Statewide Amendments Analysis
Beyond the Democratic and Republican primary elections scheduled for May 19, voters will decide the fate of two statewide amendments Read the full release.
Drop in International Migration Slows Net Population Growth in Most of Alabama Counties
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.
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Alabama Sees Third-Grade Reading Progress Slow
After multiple years of progress, Alabama third grade reading performance plateaued in 2026, with 11.8% of students scoring under the Read the full release.
Graduation and Readiness Rates Continue to Rise
Seniors in the graduating class of 2025 set records on two measures: 93% of seniors graduated on time four years Read the full release.
Fewer 2025 High School Grads Passed Workplace Readiness Test
Despite the increasing emphasis on college and career readiness in Alabama high schools, fewer students are earning work-readiness certifications through Read the full release.
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Latest Reports
Cities in the north, south, and east grow fastest; Central cities continue to see population flow to suburbs
Growth moderated across most of Alabama cities in 2025 according to new population estimates for Alabama cities. Printable PDF available Read the full release.
How a Change in Federal Regulations Could Threaten Life-Saving Progress in Alabama’s Opioid Crisis
PARCA’s 2026 Annual Forum, “From Crisis to Collaboration: How Data, Policy, and Partnership Saved Lives in Alabama,” spotlighted the Read the full release.
2026 PARCA Annual Forum Review
Deaths from drug overdose dropped sharply in 2024 and 2025, due in part to bold policy decisions, the deployment of Read the full release.