News ALGOP promotes Burniston to dual role in communications and legislative affairs Jeannie Negrón Burniston will help shape the Party’s 2026 policy agenda while continuing to lead its media and messaging strategy. Staff14 hours ago
Aerospace and Defense Proposed major cuts to NASA would likely hit Huntsville heavily NASA’s 2026 budget request would cut funding by almost a quarter and end Huntsville-based projects like the Space Launch System. Chance PhillipsJune 2, 2025
State Gov. Ivey unveils members of State Board of Veterans Affairs Ivey unveiled the newly restructured Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs members. StaffJune 2, 2025
Aerospace and Defense Report: Huntsville was the clear choice for Space Command – again and again Multiple evaluations of various sites repeatedly found that Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal was the best choice. President Biden chose differently. Josh MoonMay 30, 2025
Prisons Lawmakers review proposed parole guidelines and prison progress The Joint Prison Committee met for its quarterly meeting to discuss updates ahead of a public hearing at the end of July. Mary Claire WootenMay 29, 2025
Education Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus will be a specialized 10-acre site to teach, train, and house high school students. StaffMay 29, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt reviews Birmingham Northern Beltline progress, economic impact Britt said the Beltline will play a crucial role in driving economic growth and enhancing public safety. StaffMay 29, 2025
State Twinkle Cavanaugh appointed to USDA position, will resign as PSC president After 15 years, Twinkle Cavanaugh is resigning from the Alabama PSC. Josh MoonMay 28, 2025
Public safety Bureau of Pardons and Paroles board proposes scoring guideline changes The proposed scoring guidelines would add more detailed criteria and alter some point values. Mary Claire WootenMay 27, 2025
Education ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year Bluff Park’s Katie Collins received a Chevrolet Traverse and will advocate for education and student mental health statewide as Alabama Teacher of the Year. StaffMay 21, 2025
Environment Washington County Public Fishing Lake reopens May 24 After a temporary closure due to giant salvinia, the Washington County Public Fishing Lake is reopening for bank fishing on May 24. StaffMay 20, 2025