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- Governor
Gov. Ivey deploys first responders to Florida, additional National Guard to N.C.
Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to combat distracted driving
Gov. Ivey signs letter asking for “full accounting” of CHNV parole program
Governor awards $172,000 to SADD for safe driving program
Gov. Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard to North Carolina
- Legislature
England: Alabama’s increased parole rate proves board oversight is necessary
Alabama Arise unveils 2025 roadmap for change in Alabama
Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement
Legislators approves $1.16 million for wastewater solutions
Legislature salaries to rise alongside median household income in 2025
- Economy
Innovate Alabama makes landmark investment in Huntsville’s Kalm Therapeutics
Alabama Department of Labor releases data on top jobs in August
Alabama’s new economic plan identifies 8 key sectors for future economic growth
2024 Alabama Retailers of the Year named
Ivey announces ILJIN to invest $100 million in Auburn aluminum operation
- National
Sen. Britt condemns TikTok, calls for Congressional action
Dobson, Figures portray each other as out-of-touch elites in second debate
Rep. Sewell announces $2.2 million in federal funding to revitalize Selma infrastructure
Rep. Sewell announces funding to ensure clean, safe drinking water in Alabama
SCOTUS rejects IVF clinic’s appeal in watershed case
- Education
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
Network of Alabama Academic Libraries reflects on 40th year
Department of Revenue publishes proposed rules for CHOOSE Act
HBCU CARES responds to Gov. Ivey’s proclamation declaring October 2024 as HBCU Month
- Health
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
Southern Research launches project offering free genetic testing
Jarrod Johnson named CEO of UAB Callahan Eye
Thomasville Regional Medical Center closure intensifies Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis
- Opinion
defense spending stories
Congress
“We must provide sufficient funding to invest in our future technologies while maintaining a credible conventional and strategic deterrent capability," Shelby said.
Congress
“With inflation at the highest levels we’ve seen in 40 years, this request represents a cut from 2022 enacted levels," Shelby said.
Congress
Democrats' spending bills cut border wall funding while boosting child care and public school funding.
Congress
It would provide $50.2 billion for the military’s most pressing infrastructure needs.
Aerospace and Defense
Marshall and Dallas counties made the top 10 list that year.
National
Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced on social media that he will, “Oppose any attempts to cut defense spending.” “Socialist Democrats aim to slash...
National
Wednesday, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) voted “no” on the bipartisan Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 1158) and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 1865) citing...
National
Thursday, on the opening day of the 116th Congress, Alabama Republican Congressman Bradley Byrne introduced a Balanced Budget Amendment to the United States Constitution,...
National
Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted today in favor of legislation providing full funding for the Department of Defense. This marks the first time...