Congress Rep. Strong selected for various key appropriations subcommittees Strong was selected by the House Appropriations Committee to serve on three key subcommittees. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
News Marion 2 Selma Bike Ride blends history, tourism and fun The cycling event begins in Marion and rolls 31 miles through Perry and Dallas counties in the heart of the Alabama Black Belt. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt honored for supporting congressional term limits U.S. Term Limits, the nation’s largest pro-term limits group, honored Britt at the capitol this week. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
Congress Rep. Strong to chair Army Aviation Caucus The bipartisan caucus was initially founded in 2011, and advocates for the needs of Army Aviation. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
Environment Steve Marshall celebrates withdrawal of emissions regulation attempt Advanced Clean Fleets would have required California truck buyers to increasingly purchase zero-emission trucks. Wesley WalterJanuary 16, 2025
Congress U.S. House passes ban on transgender athletes The bill was originally introduced in the Senate by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville in 2023. Alex JobinJanuary 16, 2025
Courts Supreme Court hears arguments on Porn ID law similar to Alabama’s Alabama passed a nearly identical bill, HB164, in the last legislative session. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 16, 2025
Congress What would the Laken Riley Act do? Introduced by Sen. Katie Britt, the Laken Riley Act would require detaining 60,000 more undocumented immigrants and empower state attorneys general. Chance PhillipsJanuary 16, 2025
Courts College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2025
Local news Birmingham Biotechnology Hub wins $43.6 million grant that will benefit entire state The funding will support several central Alabama entities working to advance the state’s biotechnology ecosystem and impact. StaffJanuary 15, 2025