Subject

State & Local Government

Latest Reports

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.  

How Alabama Taxes Compare, 2024

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

Subject

Education & Workforce Development

Latest Reports

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.  

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.  

New Business Education Alliance Report Examines Investments in Alabama’s Education System, Immediate Outcomes, and Future Needs

Today, the Business Education Alliance of Alabama (BEA) is releasing Alabama Can Improve Student Achievement and Prepare a Future Workforce: Here’s How-Part 2, a 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.