Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Economy

New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama

A new analysis of state tax revenues predicts the era of big budget increases may be coming to an end.

November 20, 2023

Huntsville population surges, decline slows in other Alabama cities

Tuscaloosa and Auburn-Opelika have seen population boons, while newer suburbs of the big four cities also showed good growth.

June 5, 2023

PARCA reports highlights, disparities of Alabama’s online sales tax system

The flat rate is generally lower, and the system could potentially shift revenue from schools to state and local governments.

May 22, 2023

Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved

Several schools still lagged behind with less than 50 percent of students college and career ready.

May 2, 2023

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.

April 25, 2023

PARCA: Average ACT scores, college readiness dropped for class of 2022

Average scores are down from a pre-pandemic high for the class of 2017.

March 28, 2023

Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion

PARCA executive director Ryan Hankins said the state is finally positioned to be able to afford expansion.

March 20, 2023

PARCA: Population increase due to domestic migration, above average birth rate

The state’s population increased to a level higher than any time in more than a decade.

February 13, 2023

PARCA: High school graduates entering into colleges increases slightly

But the rate still remains below pre-pandemic levels.

January 30, 2023

PARCA: Alabama second-lowest in state, local tax collection per capita

Meanwhile, the state had among the highest sales tax in the U.S.

December 12, 2022