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Greene County: Residents received $19.97 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.1% of income in Greene County, providing an average of $2,691 per capita to residents.

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Apr 13, 2025

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Hale County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.1% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Hale County, providing an average of $2,651 per capita to residents.

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Apr 6, 2025

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Tuscaloosa County: Medicaid made up 2.9% of total income in 2022

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Tuscaloosa County, providing an average of $1,208 per capita to residents.

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Tuscaloosa County ranks 65th highest in Alabama for per capita government transfer income at $9,251 in 2022

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Tuscaloosa County ranked third lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Alabama, with transfers making up 22.4% of total income.

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Greene County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 8.3% in 2022

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 8.3% of income in Greene County, providing an average of $3,167 per capita to residents.

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Hale County residents received $16,189 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking ninth in Alabama

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hale County received an average of $16,189 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth highest in Alabama.

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Hale County: Income Maintenance made up 5.9% of total income in 2022

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 5.9% of income in Hale County, providing an average of $2,529 per capita to residents.

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Greene County ranks third highest in Alabama for per capita government transfer income at $17,080 in 2022

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Greene County received an average of $17,080 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third highest in Alabama.

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Tuscaloosa County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.9% of income in 2022

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Tuscaloosa County, providing an average of $1,206 per capita to residents.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Greene County in 2021

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Greene County received $1.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Hale County in 2021

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hale County received $6.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Tuscaloosa County rise or fall in 2021?

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Tuscaloosa County received $1.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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449 Tuscaloosa County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Tuscaloosa County received $1,247,309 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Bibb County receive in 2021?

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Bibb County received $141,334 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Greene County farmers in 2021 reached $191,711

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Greene County received $191,711 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Hale County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Tuscaloosa Leader | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Hale County received $1,599,447 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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City of Tuscaloosa to Participate in Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

By Tuscaloosa Leader Report | Jul 15, 2023

The City of Tuscaloosa will participate in the Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23

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John Faile to Hold District 6 Town Hall

By Tuscaloosa Leader Report | Jul 14, 2023

District 6 Councilor John Faile will host a District 6 Town Hall on Saturday, July 15 at 9 a.m. at Jacks on Skyland Boulevard

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Drowning Prevention Awareness

By Tuscaloosa Leader Report | Jul 13, 2023

According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths globally, resulting in an estimated 236,000 fatalities annually

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Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox to Hold Town Hall Series

By Tuscaloosa Leader Report | Jul 12, 2023

Mayor Walt Maddox will hold a series of Town Hall meetings across Tuscaloosa throughout the summer to give Tuscaloosa residents a chance to discuss plans, ideas and concerns with City leadership