About Alabama — Important Decisions for 2008
The right to vote is the defining privilege of American government. Voting opportunities occur primarily in even-numbered years, and in
About Alabama — Alabama Benefits From Federal Spending Patterns
The Census Bureau recently reported that spending by the federal government in 2005 totaled more than $7,500 per American. Alabama
About Alabama — Fourth-grade Reading Gains
Alabama’s average fourth-grade reading score increased more than the average score of any other state on a recent national test.
About Alabama — County Government
The state of Alabama is divided into 67 counties, each with a government headed by an elected commission. Counties once
About Alabama — Municipal Government
There are more than 450 cities and towns in Alabama, and 60 percent of the state’s residents live within their
About Alabama — Alabama’s transportation system
Alabama’s state and local governments maintain facilities that enable Alabamians to travel by land, air and water. Six percent of
About Alabama — Public Safety
Providing for public safety is a basic duty of government. Eight percent of all state and local government expenditures in
About Alabama — Health Care Issues
Personal health is a key issue for Alabamians and their governments. Health risks are generally high in Alabama, and more