Alabama has the second-lowest tax revenue in the country
Only Tennessee had lower tax collections per capita, and that is excluding the state lottery, which would put Alabama dead last.
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Over the next four years, we need to do everything we can to position Alabama to prosper.
Alabama Realtors releases 2023 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Alabama’s statewide real estate market continued to slow down in January.
February 23, 2023
Survey: COVID-19 no longer a major employment barrier in Alabama
Transportation is now the most often-cited barrier, followed by personal health and familial obligations.
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See recent postsCollaboration between Lockheed Martin, Airbus will benefit Alabama
Alabama has proven it has a skilled workforce ready to build the world’s very best American-made airplanes.
Legislative leaders cast ambitious vision to grow Alabama’s economy
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who chairs the commission, said its findings will be a roadmap for how Alabama can best leverage incentive programs.
December 6, 2022
Ivey to pursue tax rebate in upcoming session
Ivey said the state's surplus revenue is "unsustainable" and cannot be use to make permanent structural change.
Sophocleus running as Libertarian for U.S. Senate
John Sophocleus said he would uphold and apply the U.S. Constitution without regard to lobbyists.
Fiber-cement manufacturer expanding operations in Prattville
With the expansion, James Hardie will add 200 jobs and the Prattville facility will become the company's largest location.
August 4, 2022
Online job ads up 33 percent from 2021
The most needed jobs include registered nurses and retail workers, two industries heavily affected by the pandemic.