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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
PARCA survey: Alabamians prioritize education, seek government connection
At the heart of the survey's findings is the unequivocal importance placed on education.
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.