Education 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. Mary Claire WootenAugust 30, 2024
Education 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. Mary Claire WootenJuly 1, 2024
Elections 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 Mary Claire WootenJune 11, 2024
State 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. Mary Claire WootenMay 23, 2024
State 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. Bill BrittApril 16, 2024
State PARCA survey: Alabamians prioritize education, seek government connection At the heart of the survey's findings is the unequivocal importance placed on education. Bill BrittMarch 28, 2024
State 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. Patrick DarringtonMarch 18, 2024
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. Jacob HolmesNovember 20, 2023
State 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. Jacob HolmesJune 5, 2023
State 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. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2023