Government — Page 20

When a landslide destroyed part of U.S. 231 in 2020, ALDOT’s solution was to construct bridges across the unstable area. In this photo from July 2020, contractor Brasfield & Gorrie […]

WASHINGTON — A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen the nation’s defense against bioterrorism was unanimously passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. It was Strong’s third […]

MADISON – In an interview with 256 Today, Ranae Bartlett discussed why she’s running for mayor and outlined her vision for Madison’s future. The Aug. 26 municipal election will bring […]

WASHINGTON — A pair of bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen homeland security practices were passed unanimously Monday by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation was […]

MADISON – Madison School Board member and business leader Alice Lessmann has declared that she is running for Madison City Council, District 5. “Today, I am announcing my candidacy for […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is gearing up for another season of Boating Basics and License Courses offered at locations  across the state.   Each […]

WASHINGTON – “Well, it’s that time again.” With that statement as Americans prepare to “spring forward” this weekend, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville renewed his effort to make Daylight Saving Time […]

WASHINGTON — Jeff Denard isn’t one who seeks the spotlight. Praised by his employer for his humility and selflessness, the volunteer firefighter from Decatur was in the spotlight Tuesday thanks […]

MONTGOMERY – With spring break and summer vacation just around the corner, travellers want to be sure their drives will be as smooth and worry-free as possible. To help with […]

WASHINGTON – Recognizing the adverse impact of foreign shrimp and agriculture products dumped on American – and Alabama – markets, Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sen. Bill Cassidy in re-introducing the […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong began his new role as the chairman of a key subcommittee at a hearing Tuesday analyzing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s responses to recent […]

WASHINGTON — In the midst of reports that four Social Security offices in Alabama are being closed, including two in North Alabama, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt said the offices “will […]

WASHINGTON – To help raise awareness of and encourage healthy eating, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) in introducing the “Supporting All […]

FORT PAYNE – The visitor center for the Little River Canyon National Preserve is among nearly three dozen National Park Service facilities likely to be shut down by the Trump […]

MONTGOMERY – A bill by State Rep. James Lomax to ban foreign national influence in Alabama elections has gained the backing of two of the state’s most powerful elected officials. […]

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directing all Defense Department civilian employees to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week. In a memorandum he […]

HUNTSVILLE — The future of Huntsville’s innovative Music Ambassador Program (MAP) is secure, thanks to recent efforts to establish clear funding goals and a solid mission. These strategic steps ensure MAP […]

HUNTSVILLE — An agreement between Huntsville and the state will allow the Alabama Department of Transportation to access traffic signals on federal and state roads to help improve traffic flow. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Chairman Mac McCutcheon said the Madison County Commission is doing everything it can to come up with a solution after the NAACP threatened a lawsuit over redistricting.   “Right […]

MONTGOMERY — More than 100 organizations across the state are urging the Alabama congressional delegation oppose efforts to cut funding or create additional enrollment barriers for Medicaid and the Supplemental […]

MONTGOMERY — With results affecting more than 1 million voters, Secretary of State Wes Allen said the Alabama Voter Integrity Database delivered massive results and put Alabama on the map […]

WASHINGTON — With President Donald Trump back in the White House, it looks as if Space Command may finally move to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, after years of delay and […]

MONTGOMERY – Fulfilling a commitment she made during her 2025 State of the State address, Gov. Kay Ivey filed a bill to provide paid parental leave for state employees and […]

WASHINGTON – As access to broadband advances through the state and the country, Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced legislation to ensure rural communities can take the on- ramps to the information […]