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State Fact Sheet
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- Children's Dental Campaign
Falling Short on Dental Sealants: Alabama
How well is Alabama protecting kids from tooth decay? more
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- Fiscal Federalism Initiative
The Impact of the Fiscal Cliff: Alabama
Federal and state finances are closely intertwined, and the fiscal cliff’s tax and spending provisions will have consequences for states.
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- Safe Checking in the Electronic Age
Still Risky: Checking Accounts in Alabama
Checking accounts, the most widely used financial product in America, contain hidden risks that can harm consumers. Four of the 12 largest banks nationwide offer checking accounts in Alabama and hold 42 percent of all deposits in the state. Here’s what consumers in Alabama may be paying.
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Widening Gap Update: Alabama
Although Alabama consistently paid its full annual pension contribution from 2005 to 2010, its pension system was 70 percent funded in fiscal year 2010 and faced a $13 billion funding gap.
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Time Served in Alabama
The average offender in Alabama released in 2009 served 2.9 years in custody, 28% more than the average offender released in 1990. more
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Election Websites: Alabama
Being Online Is Still Not Enough provides state-by-state reviews and analysis based on detailed criteria of election websites for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Measuring Transportation Investments: Alabama
A May 2011 report, Measuring Transportation Investments: The Road to Results, found considerable differences among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Just 13 states were leading the way overall, with goals, performance measures and data that decision makers can use to choose cost-effective policy options and ensure the likelihood of a strong return for taxpayers. Alabama was one of 19 states trailing behind in having essential tools—goals, performance measures and data—needed to help decision makers choose more cost-effective transportation funding and policy options. The state spent an estimated $1.81 billion on transportation in fiscal year 2010.
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Children's Dental Health: Alabama
Alabama meets half of the eight policy benchmarks aimed at strengthening children’s dental health.
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The Trillion Dollar Gap: Alabama
Alabama needs to improve how it manages its long-term liabilities for both pension and retiree health care and other benefits.
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