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Alabama’s State Rankings Revealed | Birmingham News
Alabama’s ranking just climbed slightly to 43rd out of 50 states in U.S. News & World Report’s latest quality-of-life analysis — but don’t celebrate too soon. Healthcare and education, the biggest weighted factors, left Alabama at a dismal 44th. The state also trailed in fiscal responsibility and environment, while crime and infrastructure dragged down its overall score. This follows a CNBC report from June that gave Alabama a D- grade for quality of life, citing crime, childcare, and reproductive rights. Despite some bright spots in opportunity and economy, Alabama’s persistent struggles…
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