Even Mississippi is handling gambling better
Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems.
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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.
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.
Alabama’s holiday spending to approach $18.75 billion, up 4 percent from 2022
This follows a consistent rise in taxed sales throughout the state, witnessing a growth of 5.5% up to August 2023.
November 2, 2023
Alabama tax revenues surged in 2021
The ETF and general fund grew by more than 11 percent compared to 2020 numbers.
Analysis | Casino deal could bring 12,000 new jobs to state, officials say
Officials with the Poarch Creek and traditional casinos say they project hiring more than 12,000, possibly as many as 15,000 Alabamians.
Alabama sees another strong year of growth in tax collections
Alabama saw another year of strong growth in tax revenues in the last fiscal year, according to the state’s financial reports. The economy produced another year of growing tax collections for the state’s General Fund and the Education Trust Fund (ETF), the two main accounts that provide state funding for government operations. Strong growth in … Continued
New report finds legal weed tax revenue is unpredictable, but still enormous
The tax revenue from recreational marijuana sales is unpredictable and future growth uncertain, according to a new report from Pew Charitable Trusts released this week. The report — one of the first comprehensive studies on the revenue of legalized recreational marijuana — studied the tax systems and outcomes from the 10 states that now have … Continued
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See recent postsA better Alabama is up to you
A decent lottery that, if approved by voters, we could use to establish a college scholarship program, additional tech training in high schools, expanded pre-K and free two-year college tuition. Commercial casinos that, if approved by voters, would contribute around $100 million annually in tax revenue to the state, along with the creation of at … Continued
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See recent postsAn optimist’s guide to reform for the Alabama Legislature
By Marshall Yates Alabama Political Reporter Optimism for the political process has swept across Alabama as our State prepares to make a big contribution toward Making America Great, Again.™ Back in Montgomery, the 2017 Legislative Session is about to begin. But, before the 2018 election cycle can officially begin, this session presents aspiring politicians with … Continued