Government — Page 19

WASHINGTON — After years of back and forth volleys like a political ping pong match, it looks like Space Command will be landing in Huntsville. At least, according to Rep. […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Limestone County grows and the city of Huntsville expands, Limestone County Economic Development Association President & CEO Bethany Shockney said communication is key to collaboration. “These kind […]

HANCEVILLE — DAR School junior Natalie Jones wanted her art to come “off of the canvas,” as opposed to the “flat” pieces she had seen. As a result, her 3D […]

WASHINGTON – To help bring credit union boards into the age of communications technology, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has reintroduced the bipartisan Credit Union Board Modernization Act. She is joined […]

Alabama House passes $3.7B General Fund budget

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives passed the 2026 General Fund budget and its supplemental appropriation today. “It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet […]

HUNTSVILLE — Calling the move a “flagrant violation of the law and our rights,” North Alabama’s labor unions have condemned President Trump’s executive order ending collective bargaining for federal employees. […]

MONTGOMERY — More than a half dozen law enforcement agencies in North Alabama will share grants from the U.S. Department of Justice. A total of $297,000 in funds will allow […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Valley Authority Chairman Joe Ritch of Huntsville has been removed from the utility’s board of directors. “He has transitioned off the board,” TVA spokesperson Scott Brooks […]

WASHINGTON — The Rocket City’s involvement in expanding the use of drones from disaster response to helping protect the nation’s borders was the subject of a hearing in Congress this […]

MONTGOMERY – Calling it “another win for Alabama families,” Gov. Kay Ivey today signed the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025 into law. The governor was surrounded […]

ATHENS – Danny Whitfield, the owner of Market and Monroe in downtown Athens, has announced his candidacy for mayor.  The Athens native and his wife bought and restored the space […]

MONTGOMERY — Call 811 … can you dig it? It’s the season of planting and digging and, unfortunately sometimes, damaging underground lines. To avoid damaging important underground utility lines that […]

HUNTSVILLE — State Sen. Arthur Orr is speaking out on a gambling bill that is being “shopped around” the state Legislature. “There’s one being shopped that has been assembled and […]

HUNTSVILLE — Nine local agencies serving Huntsville’s most vulnerable residents will receive about $300,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds from the city, Huntsville officials announced. The city approved nine resolutions […]

WASHINGTON – A pair of Alabama’s congressional representatives are combining to help farmers in the state and provide another option for health-conscious seniors. Through their bipartisan, bicameral Farmers’ Market Expansion […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging 23andMe account holders to consider taking steps to protect their personal data after the genetic testing company filed for Chapter 11 […]

HUNTSVILLE — The presidential order to end federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs now includes NASA and the Artemis mission to the moon. Other actions following President Trump’s Executive Order […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s role in the nation’s defense was on full display this week when congressional and industrial leaders convened for a discussion on the vulnerability of the U.S. defense […]

McKay announces for Madison City Council

MADISON — Long-time Madison resident Michael McKay has announced his intention to run for Madison City Council District 4. He is the only announced candidate for the position. The municipal […]

MADISON — The city of Madison, for the longest time, sat in the shadow of Huntsville. At one time referred to as a “bedroom community,” Madison has grown by leaps […]

HUNTSVILLE — The City of Huntsville’s Air Pollution Control Board wants to recognize businesses that have taken voluntary steps to protect the air quality of Huntsville and beyond by reducing […]

WASHINGTON – If legislation introduced by Sen. Katie Britt is approved, original crash test dummies Vince and Larry will be joined by Vickie and Loretta. Britt (R-Montgomery), Sen. Deb Fischer […]

MADISON — The city of Madison officially opened the long-awaited westbound interchange along I-565 at Town Madison today.  A previous phase of construction on the interchange opened the ramps to […]

WASHINGTON — Since the U.S. Space Force stood up five years ago, it has delivered warfighting effects to the point that the U.S. can now contest the space domain, Space […]