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A great deal of Alabama's economic growth since the 1990s has been due to the state's expanding automotive manufacturing industry.[SEP]Located in the state are Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, as well as their various suppliers.

Located in the state are Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, as well as their various suppliers.[SEP]Since 1993, the automobile industry has generated more than 67,800 new jobs in the state.

Since 1993, the automobile industry has generated more than 67,800 new jobs in the state.[SEP]Alabama currently ranks 4th in the nation for vehicle exports.

Alabama currently ranks 4th in the nation for vehicle exports.[SEP]Automakers accounted for approximately a third of the industrial expansion in the state in 2012.

Automakers accounted for approximately a third of the industrial expansion in the state in 2012.[SEP]The eight models produced at the state's auto factories totaled combined sales of 74,335 vehicles for 2012.

The eight models produced at the state's auto factories totaled combined sales of 74,335 vehicles for 2012.[SEP]The strongest model sales during this period were the Hyundai Elantra compact car, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class sport utility vehicle and the Honda Ridgeline sport utility truck.

The strongest model sales during this period were the Hyundai Elantra compact car, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class sport utility vehicle and the Honda Ridgeline sport utility truck.[SEP]Steel producers Outokumpu, Nucor, SSAB, ThyssenKrupp, and U.S. Steel have facilities in Alabama and employ more than 10,000 people.

Steel producers Outokumpu, Nucor, SSAB, ThyssenKrupp, and U.S. Steel have facilities in Alabama and employ more than 10,000 people.[SEP]In May 2007, German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp selected Calvert in Mobile County for a 4.65billion combined stainless and carbon steel processing facility.

In May 2007, German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp selected Calvert in Mobile County for a 4.65billion combined stainless and carbon steel processing facility.[SEP]ThyssenKrupp's stainless steel division, Inoxum, including the stainless portion of the Calvert plant, was sold to Finnish stainless steel company Outokumpu in 2012.

ThyssenKrupp's stainless steel division, Inoxum, including the stainless portion of the Calvert plant, was sold to Finnish stainless steel company Outokumpu in 2012.[SEP]The remaining portion of the ThyssenKrupp plant had final bids submitted by ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel for $1.6billion in March 2013.

The remaining portion of the ThyssenKrupp plant had final bids submitted by ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel for $1.6billion in March 2013.[SEP]Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional submitted a combined bid for the mill at Calvert, plus a majority stake in the ThyssenKrupp mill in Brazil, for $3.8billion.

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional submitted a combined bid for the mill at Calvert, plus a majority stake in the ThyssenKrupp mill in Brazil, for $3.8billion.[SEP]In July 2013, the plant was sold to ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel.

In July 2013, the plant was sold to ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel.[SEP]The Hunt Refining Company, a subsidiary of Hunt Consolidated, Inc., is based in Tuscaloosa and operates a refinery there.

The Hunt Refining Company, a subsidiary of Hunt Consolidated, Inc., is based in Tuscaloosa and operates a refinery there.[SEP]The company also operates terminals in Mobile, Melvin, and Moundville.

The company also operates terminals in Mobile, Melvin, and Moundville.[SEP]operates an optical disc replication and packaging plant in Tuscaloosa.

operates an optical disc replication and packaging plant in Tuscaloosa.[SEP]The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company operates a large plant in Gadsden which employs about 1,400 people.

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company operates a large plant in Gadsden which employs about 1,400 people.[SEP]It has been in operation since 1929.

It has been in operation since 1929.[SEP]Construction of an Airbus A320 family aircraft assembly plant in Mobile was formally announced by Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier from the Mobile Convention Center on July 2, 2012.

Construction of an Airbus A320 family aircraft assembly plant in Mobile was formally announced by Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier from the Mobile Convention Center on July 2, 2012.[SEP]The plans include a $600million factory at the Brookley Aeroplex for the assembly of the A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.

The plans include a $600million factory at the Brookley Aeroplex for the assembly of the A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.[SEP]Construction began in 2013, with plans for it to become operable by 2015 and produce up to 50 aircraft per year by 2017.

Construction began in 2013, with plans for it to become operable by 2015 and produce up to 50 aircraft per year by 2017.[SEP]The assembly plant is the company's first factory to be built within the United States.

The assembly plant is the company's first factory to be built within the United States.[SEP]It was announced on February 1, 2013, that Airbus had hired Alabama-based Hoar Construction to oversee construction of the facility.

It was announced on February 1, 2013, that Airbus had hired Alabama-based Hoar Construction to oversee construction of the facility.[SEP]According to Business Insider, Alabama ranked 14th in most popular states to visit in 2014.

According to Business Insider, Alabama ranked 14th in most popular states to visit in 2014.[SEP]An estimated 26 million tourists visited the state in 2017 and spent $14.3 billion, providing directly or indirectly 186,900 jobs in the state, which includes 362,000 International tourists spending $589 million.

An estimated 26 million tourists visited the state in 2017 and spent $14.3 billion, providing directly or indirectly 186,900 jobs in the state, which includes 362,000 International tourists spending $589 million.[SEP]Mobile is known for having the oldest organized Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, beginning in 1703.

Mobile is known for having the oldest organized Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, beginning in 1703.[SEP]It was also host to the first formally organized Mardi Gras parade in the United States in 1830, a tradition that continues to this day.

It was also host to the first formally organized Mardi Gras parade in the United States in 1830, a tradition that continues to this day.[SEP]Mardi Gras is an official state holiday in Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Mardi Gras is an official state holiday in Mobile and Baldwin counties.[SEP]In 2018, Mobile's Mardi Gras parade was the state's top event, producing the most tourists with an attendance of 892,811.

In 2018, Mobile's Mardi Gras parade was the state's top event, producing the most tourists with an attendance of 892,811.[SEP]The top attraction was the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville with an attendance of 849,981, followed by the Birmingham Zoo with 543,090.

The top attraction was the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville with an attendance of 849,981, followed by the Birmingham Zoo with 543,090.[SEP]Of the parks and natural destinations, Alabama's Gulf Coast topped the list with 6,700,000 visitors.

Of the parks and natural destinations, Alabama's Gulf Coast topped the list with 6,700,000 visitors.[SEP]Alabama has historically been a popular region for film shoots due to its diverse landscapes and contrast of environments.

Alabama has historically been a popular region for film shoots due to its diverse landscapes and contrast of environments.[SEP]Movies filmed in Alabama include: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Get Out, 42, Selma, Big Fish, The Final Destination, Due Date, Need For Speed and many more.

Movies filmed in Alabama include: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Get Out, 42, Selma, Big Fish, The Final Destination, Due Date, Need For Speed and many more.[SEP]Healthcare UAB Hospital, USA Health University Hospital, Huntsville Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Alabama are the only LevelI trauma centers in Alabama.

Healthcare UAB Hospital, USA Health University Hospital, Huntsville Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Alabama are the only LevelI trauma centers in Alabama.[SEP]UAB is the largest state government employer in Alabama, with a workforce of about 18,000.

UAB is the largest state government employer in Alabama, with a workforce of about 18,000.[SEP]A 2017 study found that Alabama had the least competitive health insurance market in the country, with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama having a market share of 84% followed by UnitedHealth Group at 7%.

A 2017 study found that Alabama had the least competitive health insurance market in the country, with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama having a market share of 84% followed by UnitedHealth Group at 7%.[SEP]Regions Financial Corporation is the largest bank headquartered in or operating in Alabama.

Regions Financial Corporation is the largest bank headquartered in or operating in Alabama.[SEP]PNC Financial Services and Wells Fargo also have a major presence in Alabama.

PNC Financial Services and Wells Fargo also have a major presence in Alabama.[SEP]Wells Fargo has a regional headquarters, an operations center campus, and a $400million data center in Birmingham.

Wells Fargo has a regional headquarters, an operations center campus, and a $400million data center in Birmingham.[SEP]Many smaller banks are also headquartered in the Birmingham area, including ServisFirst and New South Federal Savings Bank.

Many smaller banks are also headquartered in the Birmingham area, including ServisFirst and New South Federal Savings Bank.[SEP]Birmingham also serves as the headquarters for several large investment management companies, including Harbert Management Corporation.

Birmingham also serves as the headquarters for several large investment management companies, including Harbert Management Corporation.[SEP]Electronics and communications Telecommunications provider AT&T, formerly BellSouth, has a major presence in Alabama with several large offices in Birmingham.

Electronics and communications Telecommunications provider AT&T, formerly BellSouth, has a major presence in Alabama with several large offices in Birmingham.[SEP]Many technology companies are headquartered in Huntsville, such as ADTRAN, a network access company; Intergraph, a computer graphics company; and Avocent, an IT infrastructure company.

Many technology companies are headquartered in Huntsville, such as ADTRAN, a network access company; Intergraph, a computer graphics company; and Avocent, an IT infrastructure company.[SEP]Construction Brasfield & Gorrie, BE&K, Hoar Construction, and B.L. Harbert International, based in Alabama and subsidiaries of URS Corporation, are all routinely are included in the Engineering News-Record lists of top design, international construction, and engineering firms.

Construction Brasfield & Gorrie, BE&K, Hoar Construction, and B.L. Harbert International, based in Alabama and subsidiaries of URS Corporation, are all routinely are included in the Engineering News-Record lists of top design, international construction, and engineering firms.[SEP]The foundational document for Alabama's government is the Alabama Constitution, which was ratified in 1901.

The foundational document for Alabama's government is the Alabama Constitution, which was ratified in 1901.[SEP]With over 850 amendments and almost 87,000 words, it is by some accounts the world's longest constitution and is roughly forty times the length of the United States Constitution.

With over 850 amendments and almost 87,000 words, it is by some accounts the world's longest constitution and is roughly forty times the length of the United States Constitution.[SEP]There has been a significant movement to rewrite and modernize Alabama's constitution.

There has been a significant movement to rewrite and modernize Alabama's constitution.[SEP]Critics argue that Alabama's constitution maintains highly centralized power with the state legislature, leaving practically no power in local hands.

Critics argue that Alabama's constitution maintains highly centralized power with the state legislature, leaving practically no power in local hands.[SEP]Most counties do not have home rule.

Most counties do not have home rule.[SEP]Any policy changes proposed in different areas of the state must be approved by the entire Alabama legislature and, frequently, by state referendum.

Any policy changes proposed in different areas of the state must be approved by the entire Alabama legislature and, frequently, by state referendum.[SEP]One criticism of the current constitution claims that its complexity and length intentionally codify segregation and racism.

One criticism of the current constitution claims that its complexity and length intentionally codify segregation and racism.[SEP]Alabama's government is divided into three coequal branches.

Alabama's government is divided into three coequal branches.[SEP]The legislative branch is the Alabama Legislature, a bicameral assembly composed of the Alabama House of Representatives, with 105 members, and the Alabama Senate, with 35 members.

The legislative branch is the Alabama Legislature, a bicameral assembly composed of the Alabama House of Representatives, with 105 members, and the Alabama Senate, with 35 members.[SEP]The Legislature is responsible for writing, debating, passing, or defeating state legislation.

The Legislature is responsible for writing, debating, passing, or defeating state legislation.[SEP]The Republican Party currently holds a majority in both houses of the Legislature.

The Republican Party currently holds a majority in both houses of the Legislature.[SEP]The Legislature has the power to override a gubernatorial veto by a simple majority (most state Legislatures require a two-thirds majority to override a veto).

The Legislature has the power to override a gubernatorial veto by a simple majority (most state Legislatures require a two-thirds majority to override a veto).[SEP]Until 1964, the state elected state senators on a geographic basis by county, with one per county.

Until 1964, the state elected state senators on a geographic basis by county, with one per county.[SEP]It had not redistricted congressional districts since passage of its constitution in 1901; as a result, urbanized areas were grossly underrepresented.

It had not redistricted congressional districts since passage of its constitution in 1901; as a result, urbanized areas were grossly underrepresented.[SEP]It had not changed legislative districts to reflect the decennial censuses, either.

It had not changed legislative districts to reflect the decennial censuses, either.[SEP]At that time, Alabama and many other states had to change their legislative districting, as many across the country had systems that underrepresented urban areas and districts.

At that time, Alabama and many other states had to change their legislative districting, as many across the country had systems that underrepresented urban areas and districts.[SEP]This had caused decades of underinvestment in such areas.

This had caused decades of underinvestment in such areas.[SEP]For instance, Birmingham and Jefferson County taxes had supplied one-third of the state budget, but Jefferson County received only 1/67th of state services in funding.

For instance, Birmingham and Jefferson County taxes had supplied one-third of the state budget, but Jefferson County received only 1/67th of state services in funding.[SEP]Through the legislative delegations, the Alabama legislature kept control of county governments.

Through the legislative delegations, the Alabama legislature kept control of county governments.[SEP]The executive branch is responsible for the execution and oversight of laws.

The executive branch is responsible for the execution and oversight of laws.[SEP]It is headed by the governor of Alabama.

It is headed by the governor of Alabama.[SEP]Other members of the executive branch include the cabinet, the lieutenant governor of Alabama, the Attorney General of Alabama, the Alabama Secretary of State, the Alabama State Treasurer, and the State Auditor of Alabama.

Other members of the executive branch include the cabinet, the lieutenant governor of Alabama, the Attorney General of Alabama, the Alabama Secretary of State, the Alabama State Treasurer, and the State Auditor of Alabama.[SEP]The current governor is Republican Kay Ivey.

The current governor is Republican Kay Ivey.[SEP]The members of the Legislature take office immediately after the November elections.

The members of the Legislature take office immediately after the November elections.[SEP]Statewide officials, such as the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and other constitutional officers, take office the following January.

Statewide officials, such as the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and other constitutional officers, take office the following January.[SEP]The judiciary is responsible for interpreting the Constitution of Alabama and applying the law in state criminal and civil cases.

The judiciary is responsible for interpreting the Constitution of Alabama and applying the law in state criminal and civil cases.[SEP]The state's highest court is the Supreme Court of Alabama.

The state's highest court is the Supreme Court of Alabama.[SEP]Alabama uses partisan elections to select judges.

Alabama uses partisan elections to select judges.[SEP]Since the 1980s judicial campaigns have become increasingly politicized.

Since the 1980s judicial campaigns have become increasingly politicized.[SEP]The current chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court is Republican Tom Parker.

The current chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court is Republican Tom Parker.[SEP]All sitting justices on the Alabama Supreme Court are members of the Republican Party.

All sitting justices on the Alabama Supreme Court are members of the Republican Party.[SEP]There are two intermediate appellate courts, the Court of Civil Appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals, and four trial courts: the circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction), and the district, probate, and municipal courts.

There are two intermediate appellate courts, the Court of Civil Appeals and the Court of Criminal Appeals, and four trial courts: the circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction), and the district, probate, and municipal courts.[SEP]Some critics believe the election of judges has contributed to an exceedingly high rate of executions.

Some critics believe the election of judges has contributed to an exceedingly high rate of executions.[SEP]Alabama has the highest per capita death penalty rate in the country.

Alabama has the highest per capita death penalty rate in the country.[SEP]In some years, it imposes more death sentences than does Texas, a state which has a population five times larger.

In some years, it imposes more death sentences than does Texas, a state which has a population five times larger.[SEP]However, executions per capita are significantly higher in Texas.

However, executions per capita are significantly higher in Texas.[SEP]Some of its cases have been highly controversial; the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned 24 convictions in death penalty cases.

Some of its cases have been highly controversial; the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned 24 convictions in death penalty cases.[SEP]It was the only state to allow judges to override jury decisions in whether or not to use a death sentence; in 10 cases judges overturned sentences of life imprisonment without parole that were voted unanimously by juries.

It was the only state to allow judges to override jury decisions in whether or not to use a death sentence; in 10 cases judges overturned sentences of life imprisonment without parole that were voted unanimously by juries.[SEP]This judicial authority was removed in April 2017.

This judicial authority was removed in April 2017.[SEP]Taxes Taxes are collected by the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Taxes Taxes are collected by the Alabama Department of Revenue.[SEP]Alabama levies a 2%, 4%, or5% personal income tax, depending on the amount earned and filing status.

Alabama levies a 2%, 4%, or5% personal income tax, depending on the amount earned and filing status.[SEP]Taxpayers are allowed to deduct their federal income tax from their Alabama state tax, even if taking the standard deduction; those who itemize can also deduct FICA (the Social Security and Medicare tax).

Taxpayers are allowed to deduct their federal income tax from their Alabama state tax, even if taking the standard deduction; those who itemize can also deduct FICA (the Social Security and Medicare tax).[SEP]The state's general sales tax rate is 4%.

The state's general sales tax rate is 4%.[SEP]Sales tax rates for cities and counties are also added to purchases.</ref> For example, the total sales tax rate in Mobile County, Alabama is 10% and there is an additional restaurant tax of 1%, which means a diner in Mobile County, Alabama would pay an 11% tax on a meal.

Sales tax rates for cities and counties are also added to purchases.</ref> For example, the total sales tax rate in Mobile County, Alabama is 10% and there is an additional restaurant tax of 1%, which means a diner in Mobile County, Alabama would pay an 11% tax on a meal.[SEP]In 2020, sales and excise taxes in Alabama accounted for 38% of all state and local revenue.

In 2020, sales and excise taxes in Alabama accounted for 38% of all state and local revenue.[SEP]Only Alabama, Mississippi, and South Dakota tax groceries at the full state sales tax rate.

Only Alabama, Mississippi, and South Dakota tax groceries at the full state sales tax rate.[SEP]The corporate income tax rate in Alabama is 6.5%.

The corporate income tax rate in Alabama is 6.5%.[SEP]The overall federal, state, and local tax burden in Alabama ranks the state as the second least tax-burdened state in the country.

The overall federal, state, and local tax burden in Alabama ranks the state as the second least tax-burdened state in the country.[SEP]Property taxes of .40% of assessed value per year, are the second-lowest in the U.S., after Hawaii.

Property taxes of .40% of assessed value per year, are the second-lowest in the U.S., after Hawaii.[SEP]The current state constitution requires a voter referendum to raise property taxes.

The current state constitution requires a voter referendum to raise property taxes.[SEP]County and local governments

County and local governments[SEP]Alabama has 67 counties.

Alabama has 67 counties.[SEP]Each county has its own elected legislative branch, usually called the county commission.

Each county has its own elected legislative branch, usually called the county commission.[SEP]It also has limited executive authority in the county.

It also has limited executive authority in the county.[SEP]Because of the constraints of the Alabama Constitution, which centralizes power in the state legislature, only seven counties (Jefferson, Lee, Mobile, Madison, Montgomery, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa) in the state have limited home rule.

Because of the constraints of the Alabama Constitution, which centralizes power in the state legislature, only seven counties (Jefferson, Lee, Mobile, Madison, Montgomery, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa) in the state have limited home rule.[SEP]Instead, most counties in the state must lobby the Local Legislation Committee of the state legislature to get simple local policies approved, ranging from waste disposal to land use zoning.

Instead, most counties in the state must lobby the Local Legislation Committee of the state legislature to get simple local policies approved, ranging from waste disposal to land use zoning.[SEP]The state legislature has retained power over local governments by refusing to pass a constitutional amendment establishing home rule for counties, as recommended by the 1973 Alabama Constitutional Commission.