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PARCA's latest research asks if investor tax credits are an efficient way for Alabama to enhance its technology sector. parcalabama.org/exploring-seed…

Please save the date for PARCA's 2024 Speaker Series featuring Larry Sabato! The evening will include a pre-show reception, as well as a post-show dessert bar, book signing, and an opportunity to meet Dr. Sabato. Event details and ticket information coming soon!

A bill that would increase the sales tax on online purchases by 1.3% is expected on the House floor today. PARCA's report on the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) analyzes many details on the tax and possible policy options. parcalabama.org/e-commerce-and…

PARCA partnered with @AlaVoices on the 30th Edition of their Alabama Kids Count Data Book. Read highlights and access the just released publication below. parcalabama.org/parca-partners…

The Huntsville area and Baldwin Co continue to add more new residents, while growth in Shelby Co and St. Clair Co helped the Birmingham Metro Area return to positive growth after two years of population loss. Read PARCA's full analysis here: parcalabama.org/huntsville-and…

If you missed PARCA's Annual Forum earlier this month, find out what you missed and access resources from the event here: parcalabama.org/revisiting-par…

The number and percentage of high school seniors graduating workforce-ready rose with the Class of 2023, indicating that student performance is recovering from post-pandemic lows, though the recovery is not complete. Read our full analysis here. parcalabama.org/more-students-…

If you want to know exactly what you're voting for on statewide Amendment 1, don't forget to read PARCA's analysis before you head to the polls today. parcalabama.org/proposed-state…

In 2022, Alabama adopted a “new” constitution, an improved and reorganized version of the Alabama Constitution of 1901. But is the work finished? Read the first of PARCA's new series. parcalabama.org/introduction-t…

AL’s public school enrollment is down slightly for the 23-24 school year, with a decline in the # of white students enrolled, partially offset by a growing enrollment of Hispanic students. See your school system's enrollment data here: parcalabama.org/shifts-in-publ…

Since the 1990s, when PARCA began our analysis - How Alabama Taxes Compare - Alabama has had the country's lowest or second lowest tax collection rates. Read the full analysis here: parcalabama.org/how-alabama-ta…

We are still reminiscing about our wonderful Speaker Series event with Doris Kearns Goodwin last month! A fascinating conversation with an incredible historian, moderated by the talented @priskaneely from Gulf States Newsroom. Look for details on 2024's speaker soon!

We are excited to share research we have been working on with @HICA_Alabama! The interactive data dashboard offers info about Hispanic and Latino communities in AL and was made possible by @cfbham . parcalabama.org/data-collectio…

PARCA Executive Director Ryan Hankins provided insight on local schools to Tuscaloosa area leaders at the West Alabama Education Summit Tuesday morning. tuscaloosathread.com/education-summ…

PARCA recently analyzed Alabama ACAP results. Although scores are slightly up, a curious pattern appeared in English Language Arts. The % of students scoring in highest level of proficiency is growing, but the % at lowest level is also growing. parcalabama.org/alabama-standa…

This year, 24% of Alabama 3rd graders tested below grade reading level. Read our latest analysis to explore your local system and compare results to peer systems, systems with similar economics and demographics. parcalabama.org/new-reading-sc…

Alabama's grad rate declined for the Class of 2022, but there was an increase in the % of College and Career Ready seniors, thanks to a jump in the % of students earning workforce-related credentials and an increase in dual enrollment. parcalabama.org/grad-rate-dipp…

Another look on Tax Day - How Alabama Taxes Compare 2022 takes a deep dive into AL's tax system and collections. AL has the nation’s second-lowest state and local tax collections per capita, and continues to have the lowest property tax collections. parcalabama.org/how-alabama-ta…

Gov. Ivey just released her budget requests for next year, stating the state's finances are on "sound footing." PARCA's analysis of AL 2022 tax collections takes a look at why the state is in a good financial position, and what the future may hold. parcalabama.org/another-banner…

In Alabama and across the country, average scores on the ACT dropped for the pandemic-plagued Class of 2022, with Alabama scores reaching their lowest point since 2015. AL public high graduates’ average composite score dropped to 17.7 on a 36-pt scale. parcalabama.org/act-scores-fal…