Infrastructure Rep. Aderholt announces almost $2M in FEMA funding for Alabama’s 4th District Winston County and Jasper would use the grants for road, bridge and flood mitigation projects, pending FEMA eligibility review. StaffJune 24, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on lack of funding for TSA, other DHS agencies Representative Terri Sewell criticized congressional Republicans for refusing to fund the TSA and other Homeland Security agencies, warning that political games threatened aviation safety. StaffMarch 27, 2026
News Alabamians oppose extreme cuts to weather and climate research, survey finds A new poll revealed that 81 percent of Alabamians believe government funding for scientific research helps predict extreme weather. Alex JobinSeptember 25, 2025
Congress Rep. Figures unveils BRIC Act to boost rural disaster funding The bipartisan bill would reform FEMA's aid formula to prioritize vulnerable states. StaffJuly 23, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt calls for transparency from FEMA on flooding framework Britt joined fellow senators demanding FEMA transparency on its flooding framework, criticizing Risk Rating 2.0 for significantly raising flood insurance premiums. StaffJune 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Dale Strong leads hearing on FEMA’s role and disaster response Strong chaired his inaugural congressional hearing as the leader of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. StaffMarch 5, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters Britt spoke directly to her colleagues on the urgent need to pass a bipartisan disaster supplemental bill. StaffNovember 21, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt: American people “need answers” about fired FEMA employee Britt’s Saturday letter demands information about a fired FEMA employee who told staff to skip homes with Trump signs. Chance PhillipsNovember 11, 2024
News Meteorologist James Spann faces fury for debunking wild hurricane conspiracy theories The controversy comes as Hurricane Helene became a lightning rod for conspiracy theories. StaffOctober 11, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Stop choosing to be dumb Too many people are choosing to believe idiotic conspiracies when the truth is just as easy to find. Josh MoonOctober 7, 2024