Government — Page 2

Randy Jones of Guntersville has officially been sworn in as Alabama’s representative on the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors, restoring quorum to the nine-member board and giving Alabama a […]

Rodney Smith Jr

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Rodney Smith Jr., the Huntsville native behind the nationwide “Raising Men Lawn Care Service” movement, will be one of the special guests recognized during […]

Alabama screen-time kids

State Rep. Jeana Ross (R-Guntersville) has prefiled HB78 ahead of the 2026 legislative session, proposing a comprehensive, statewide framework governing screen use for children from birth through kindergarten in licensed […]

Madison County Commissioner Violet Edwards has announced she is running for Alabama State Auditor on the Democratic ticket, citing her experience in fiscal oversight, budgeting and government accountability. Edwards, first […]

State Sen. Steve Livingston has officially qualified for a fourth term representing Alabama Senate District 8, a sprawling district that stretches across Jackson, DeKalb and Madison counties and spans some […]

After an unexpectedly loud boom from Redstone Arsenal Monday drew widespread attention across North Alabama, installation officials say the biggest lesson was not about the test itself, but about how […]

A newly registered variety of Alabama’s state flower has been named in honor of Governor Kay Ivey, marking a rare distinction and a symbolic tribute to the state’s history and […]

State Rep. Marilyn Lands (D-Huntsville) officially kicked off her re-election campaign for Alabama House District 10 this week, telling supporters she is seeking another term to continue work on maternal […]

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 […]

Venezuela Huntsville

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 demolish

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 […]