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State & Local Government

Latest Reports

A Final Upside Surprise, Signs of Slower Growth Ahead, Alabama Tax Collections, 2024

Alabama tax revenues continue to trend toward more normal patterns after a wild post-pandemic ride. The Education Trust Fund, powered Read the full release.  

An Analysis of the Proposed Statewide Amendment for the 2024 General Election

When Alabamians vote on November 5, they will be asked to vote on one statewide amendment. “Proposing an amendment 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.  

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Education & Workforce Development

Latest Reports

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.  

English Scores Jump with Full Implementation of Literacy Act; Math and Science Mixed Results

Alabama student performance in English Language Arts improved significantly in 2024, with the largest spike coming in third grade as Read the full release.  

Major Gains on Reading Scores, More 3rd Graders Reading Sufficiently

Alabama third graders showed major improvement in reading performance in 2024, as the percentage of Alabama students reading sufficiently by Read the full release.  

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Quality of Life

Latest Reports

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.  

Most Alabama Cities Grow; Losses Moderate

After being hit hard with declines during the Covid-19 pandemic, Birmingham and Mobile saw an ebb in population declines, while Read the full release.  

PARCA Partners with VOICES on 30th Edition of Alabama Kids Count Data Book

VOICES for Alabama’s Children published the 2023 Alabama Kids Count Data Book today, marking the 30th edition of the book published by the Read the full release.