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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

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PARCA: Alabama’s lack of tax incentives, its effect on economic growth

Alabama lacks tax incentives for start-ups, missing opportunities to attract investment, encourage growth and compete with other states.

December 10, 2024

PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic

Alabama’s tax revenue levels post-pandemic. As federal funds decline, state spending on effective programs is essential.

November 22, 2024

How Amendment 1 could boost funds for Franklin County schools

Alabamians will vote on an amendment that would allow Franklin County School Board to manage school lands and retain all revenue.

November 1, 2024

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PARCA Report: Third-grade ELA proficiency jumps

The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama shows significant gains in third-grade ELA proficiency, driven by the Literacy Act.

August 30, 2024

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PARCA report details increase in third grade reading sufficiency

The number of Alabama third-graders reading below grade level in 2024 is almost half of the number from 2023.

July 1, 2024

PARCA: Alabama’s democracy progresses but challenges remain

Even with recent constitution reform, the limited civic engagement and absentee ballot restrictions in Alabama pose an issue

June 11, 2024

PARCA: Huntsville grows as Birmingham and Montgomery fall behind

Birmingham reclaims its spot from Montgomery as the second most populous city in the state of Alabama.

May 23, 2024

PARCA Report: Alabama no longer lowest in tax collections

For years, Alabama held the record for the lowest tax collections per capita in the U.S.

April 16, 2024

PARCA survey: Alabamians prioritize education, seek government connection

At the heart of the survey's findings is the unequivocal importance placed on education.

March 28, 2024

New report shows increase in workforce readiness for Alabama public school students

62 percent of those who took the test scored at or above the silver level of workforce readiness.

March 18, 2024