Government — Page 12
Governor Kay Ivey will deliver the final State of the State address of her tenure Tuesday, January 13, as Alabama lawmakers convene for the start of the 2026 legislative session. […]
Governor Kay Ivey has reappointed Drake State Community & Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims to the Alabama Port Authority Board of Directors. Sims will serve as the representative of […]
Jonathon W. Horton announced he’s seeking a third term as Etowah County sheriff, launching his re-election campaign with a message centered on public safety, leadership and continued service to the […]
While many states continue raising taxes, Alabama is holding the line. A new report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) shows Alabama continues to rank near the […]
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that Teledyne RISI Inc., also known as Teledyne Electronic Safety Products, has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated […]
Andrew Sorrell, who has served as State Auditor for one term, announced on Monday morning he intended to qualify for re-election in the 2026 election, rather than for Secretary of […]
For a North Alabama woman with deep family ties to Venezuela, the events unfolding this weekend were not just breaking news, but deeply personal moments of uncertainty for loved ones. […]
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a 20-state coalition in support of the Trump administration’s proposed regulations for implementing the Endangered Species Act, submitting formal comments to the U.S. […]
NASA is moving forward with the planned removal of two historic but aging test facilities at Marshall Space Flight Center, marking the first phase of a broader infrastructure modernization effort […]
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) has filed qualifying paperwork to seek re-election in 2026, continuing a congressional career that spans more than two decades representing Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District. In […]
State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur), who was first elected to the Alabama House in 2010, announced on Monday that she will not seek a new term in office during the 2026 election […]
BL Harbert International LLC, Birmingham, Alabama, was awarded a $171,506,091 firm-fixed-price contract for the conversion of existing administrative space to a data center, laboratories, and updated administrative space, by the […]
Candidate qualifying for Alabama’s 2026 primary elections opens today, marking the formal start of what party leaders expect to be a competitive campaign season for state and federal offices. The […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong released his annual update on his legislative work and priorities for North Alabama. “Some of the most consequential wins in 2025 include securing the […]
HUNTSVILLE — As Alabama heads into an election year, former State Rep. Mike Ball says voters should look beyond campaign rhetoric and pay close attention to how their elected officials […]
HUNTSVILLE – Citing a need to spend quality time with his family, Mac McCutcheon is stepping down as chairman of the Madison County Commission. McCutcheon submitted a letter Monday to […]
MONTGOMERY – The transformation of a landmark farm on I-65 in northern Jefferson County into an agricultural exhibition center has taken a major financial leap thanks to a federal grant. […]
MONTGOMERY — Several agencies in North Alabama were provided much-needed funding to help fight homelessness thanks to grants announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant […]
HUNTSVILLE — Without a lot of fanfare, the U.S. Postal Service has enacted changes that can affect tax returns and even mail-in balloting. A new Postal Service rule, which went […]
HUNTSVILLE — With the Alabama Legislature set to convene Jan. 16, State Rep. Rex Reynolds says the upcoming session will be fast-paced and focused, with lawmakers facing a compressed calendar […]
MONTGOMERY — The Food City development in Athens received another boost Monday with a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant will help bring 100 new […]
HUNTSVILLE — First-time candidate Andrew Sneed said he is running for Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District because “Washington’s broken.” Sneed, a Democrat and Huntsville native, graduated from Lee High School in 1998 […]
MONTGOMERY – Four area agencies are among nine statewide to share more than $757,000 to help young people lead productive lives. Gov. Kay Ivey announced nine grants totaling $757,836 have […]
