#19 Alabama
6.48 out of 10 in Taxation and Regulation
6.16 out of 10 in Workforce Quality
6.66 out of 10 in Living Environment
Right to Work? ✓
State Profile
Alabama lawmakers are considering legislation that would raise the state gasoline and diesel tax by 4 cents a gallon to fund more than $4B in infrastructure improvements to roads, highways and bridges. The bill, HB 487, also would provide the state with money to match and leverage any funding provided from the anticipated federal infrastructure program, one of Trump’s campaign promises.
Key Industries
Automotive, Aerospace, Biotech, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Medical
Key Companies
Energen Corp.
HealthSouth
Regions Financial
Vulcan Materials
Key Contacts
Dept. of Commerce
Greg Canfield, Secretary of Commerce
334-242-0421
401 Adams Avenue
P.O. Box 304106
Montgomery, AL 36130-4106
[email protected]
http://www.madeinalabama.com/
CEO Comments
“Alabama’s legal environment is a severe impediment to business.”
“The sales tax laws for Internet sales in Alabama and Arkansas are horrible.”
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