MONTGOMERY — A bill has been introduced by a Decatur legislator that would give local school boards more flexibility over required instructional days throughout the year. If passed, districts would […]

As we round out the month of April, which marks National Financial Literacy Month, we were proud to see the Alabama Legislature pass legislation requiring public school students to complete […]

HUNTSVILLE — Butler Snow has created a strategic alliance with Maynor & Stiers to better represent clients on federal matters, the firm said. With locations in Huntsville and Washington, D.C., […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Big 10 Mayors today released their legislative agenda for the 2023 legislative session. The mayors’ collective priorities include legislation to grow Alabama’s economy and to improve […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has been appointed to three House Armed Services Committee subcommittees: Strategic Forces; Readiness; and Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems. “I am humbled to […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) remains well-positioned to continue advocating for Alabamians’ best interests after announcing he will continue to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, […]

HUNTSVILLE — U.S. Tommy Tuberville will headline the annual Washington Update Luncheon next month hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. The event is noon Feb. 22 in the Von Braun […]

WASHINGTON– Being the second youngest member ever to serve in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Katie Britt faces several challenges, such as being a mother and a wife 1,000 miles away […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Legislative Update started more like a pep rally Monday when House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter took the microphone. “Man, I gotta tell you, you folks have it […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate leadership announced committee assignments for the next legislative session beginning in March. Several senators from North Alabama have made their way onto those committees and […]

WASHINGTON – An era came to an end Thursday in the halls of Congress. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) cast his final vote – in support of the comprehensive appropriations […]

MONTGOMERY — State Rep. Andy Whitt has been appointed chairman of the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee, State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R – Rainsville) announced today. Whitt (R-Harvest) is […]

AUBURN — Mayors of three North Alabama cities were among the Alabama Big 10 Mayors today in Auburn to discuss the Aniah’s Law constitutional amendment. Amendment 1 will be on […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Madison County Commission approved a $240.5 million budget for the next fiscal year that includes a raise for county employees. The balanced budget will take care of […]

HUNTSVILLE – State Sen. Arthur Orr remembered Gov. Kay Ivey’s response four years ago when the idea of a state cyber technology and engineering high school was made to her. […]

HUNTSVILLE – With midterm elections fast approaching, some fresh voices are speaking out in the form of Libertarian Party Alabama. Libertarian candidates, including gubernatorial candidate Dr. Jimmy Blake, will be […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville will retire its third tax increment financing (TIF) district this month, two years ahead of projection, and nine years before its required closing. The […]

HUNTSVILLE – Facing similar struggles as other female small-business owners, Beverly Johnson said she was assured that Congress will “mom and pop” businesses. Johnson, founder of Genesys Fitness, Huntsville’s first […]

HUNTSVILLE — U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) called for a drastic increase in the defense budget Wednesday to face growing threats from Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. Aderholt, who […]

Advocates say extended coverage is the start of a “healthy future” for Alabama mothers and Alabama’s new extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage will reduce maternal mortality and improve health for […]

VOICES for Alabama’s Children has released its Alabama Kids Count Data Book, the latest report on the health, safety, education and financial well-being of Alabama’s children, just as Alabama lawmakers […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) joined U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) in introducing the American Energy Independence Act of 2022. The bill reverses President Joe Biden’s shutdown of the American […]

The State Senate today passed Small Business Relief and Revitalization Act of 2022 (SB189) that would provide several significant relief provisions for Alabama taxpayers and small businesses. SB189 would ensure economic […]

The Military Stability Foundation scored a win today with the passage of their Military Stability Commission 2022 legislative package through the Alabama Senate. The package now goes to the House […]