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John Sparkman was a giant in the United States Senate and an icon in Alabama political history.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
Gov. Ivey signs “Parental Right to Know” bill
Ivey signs anti-DEI legislation, takes effect in October
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012
Mercedes Benz workers file for an election to join the UAW
Gov. Ivey: Economic development projects inject $6 billion into Alabama communities
Mercedes workers file federal charges with NLRB to stop union busting
Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent
- National
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
Alabama man charged with detonating explosive device outside Alabama AG’s Office
Sewell introduces legislation to rename post office after civil rights leader
Sewell to host Greene County meet and greet in Forkland
ALGOP chair joins chorus criticizing alignment of Easter, transgender visibility day
- Education
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
Stillman finalizes partnership with BSC to accept student transfers
Sen. Britt celebrates Tuskegee’s new flight school, backed by $6.7 million grant
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
- Opinion
Opinion | High school graduation, college and career readiness rates improve
Opinion | Threat to democracy in Alabama: The tyranny of the minority
Opinion | I’d vote for Anthony Daniels
Opinion | Fund Summer EBT and invest in a healthier future for Alabama’s children
Opinion | Update Alabama’s tax code to accommodate new smoke-free alternatives
Redstone Arsenal stories
Congress
The recommendation implies moving FBI headquarters to Huntsville would stop the bureau from committing crimes.
Congress
In total, the bill would provide $297 billion for military construction and veterans affairs.
State
“General Dickinson just confirmed to us that the headquarters of U.S. Space Command belongs on Redstone Arsenal," Britt said.
Legislature
The intent of the resolution is to dispute any declaration that Alabama is a less than desirable location for U.S. Space Command.
Aerospace and Defense
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has not announced a final decision.
Aerospace and Defense
“Locating the permanent Space Command Headquarters on Redstone Arsenal undoubtedly remains in the best national security interest of the United States,” Britt said.
Aerospace and Defense
The 89-page report identified "significant shortfalls in its transparency and credibility" in the revised selection process.
Aerospace and Defense
Gov. Kay Ivey opted into FirstNet on behalf of the state of Alabama in 2017.
Economy
KBR is building a new headquarters building in Redstone Gateway in Huntsville.