WASHINGTON — School districts across North Alabama have endorsed proposed legislation requiring a daily Pledge of Allegiance and the American flag to be “prominently displayed” in classrooms. The “Promoting American Patriotism […]

WASHINGTON – After taking the gavel to chair the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children and Families, one of Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s first actions was to […]

CULLMAN — State Rep. Randall Shedd has been hired to serve as Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger’s director of constituent affairs, Gudger (R-Cullman) announced Wednesday. Shedd (R-Fairview) will resign […]

WASHINGTON – With key portions of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring at the end of 2025, lawmakers are fighting to ensure small businesses will not face a massive […]

MONTGOMERY — A long-time health issue plaguing Town Creek will be rectified thanks to grants announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. Town leaders said faulty sewer lines are causing sewage to […]

MADISON – Calling Madison an “amazing gem of a city,” business leader David Bier announced his candidacy today for Madison City Council District 2.  “I am excited to announce my […]

HUNTSVILLE — A vacant one-acre lot of Alabama red clay on Corporate Drive in the MidCity District will transform over the next year to feature a 25,000 square-foot office building […]

WASHINGTON — Calling it a “mouthpiece for the far left,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong introduced legislation that would ban federal funding for National Public Radio. The No More Funding for […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced appointments Monday to fill vacancies in two North Alabama district judgeship positions. William D. Motlow III was named District Judge for the 11th Judicial […]

MADISON — In a heartfelt announcement shared with 256 Today, Madison City Councilwoman Connie Spears said she will not seek re-election for the District 2 seat, marking the end of […]

WASHINGTON – As winter begins to wind down, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is encouraging families to start planning their spring break and summer trips to Washington, D.C., highlighting the capital’s […]

RUSSELLVILLE — Citing the school’s dedication to safety as exceptional, Attorney General Steve Marshall presented the 2024 Safe School Initiative Award to Russellville Elementary School. “Russellville Elementary School’s dedication to […]

WASHINGTON — Huntsville native Ella Sullins has been promoted to chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, the congressman’s office announced. Sullins has served as Strong’s legislative director since […]

WASHINGTON – To help employees of non-profit organization invest for retirement, Sen. Katie Britt joined fellow Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in reintroducing […]

WASHINGTON – In a move to erase a law signed by former President Ronald Reagan, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the “Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act” […]

MONTGOMERY – Several area organizations recently received state grants to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Gov. Kay Ivey awarded more than $900,000 in grants to four organizations […]

MONTGOMERY – Vowing to “create a safer Alabama,” Gov. Kay Ivey unveiled a bipartisan-backed public safety package during her State of the State address Tuesday. “Bolstering public safety is my […]

MENTONE — To help preserve history and enhance tourism, the  Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a $300,000 grant for the Town of Mentone to support the renovation and revitalization of […]

MONTGOMERY — A bill to continue the state wiretapping program first enacted in 2022 has been introduced in the Alabama House. The legislation (HB137) enables the Agent Billy Clardy III […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey supported a bill Tuesday that would ban smart phones and other devices. Legislation prohibiting the use of smart phones and other wireless communication devices in […]

WASHINGTON — In her continuing fight to help provide obstetric care in the state’s and nation’s rural areas, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt joined Sens.Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced a bill Monday to increase access to care for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs providers in the community. Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined […]

MONTGOMERY — In the wake of mass shootings, including one in Birmingham that left four people dead, Gov. Kay Ivey and lawmakers from both parties are boosting legislation to ban […]

MONTGOMERY — If an Alabama legislator has his way, some drivers in the state will have to straighten up, literally, when they take their trucks on the road. Known as […]