Government — Page 4

HUNTSVILLE — Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, emphasized the strength of the partnerships that make Huntsville a critical hub for innovation, readiness and mission success during a […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — A major expansion of Alabama’s entertainment tax incentive program is turning heads in the music industry. Representatives of the Alabama Department of Commerce and the Alabama Entertainment Office […]

HUNTSVILLE — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined military leaders, Alabama’s congressional delegation and local officials today for the unveiling of the U.S. Space Command sign at Redstone Arsenal, formally […]

ATHENS — The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant got its 20-year checkup and is good for another two decades. The facility secured a 20-year extension on its operating license, marked by […]

MADISON — Madison business owner Aaron Thomas says he’s stepped into the race for Alabama House District 10 with a clear mission: to bring “common sense governance” to one of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama’s casualties in the U.S.-China trade war are more than peanuts. However, you might say the state’s peanut crop is brittle. China did not import any peanuts – […]

MONTGOMERY – Winter officially arrives in a few days but the cold weather has already arrived. And, to that end, thousands of Alabamians struggle to pay their energy bills and […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Rep. Phillip Rigsby for Alabama House District 25, which covers portions of Madison and Limestone counties. “It is an honor […]

WASHINGTON – There’s good news for Redstone Arsenal officials and workers just in time for Christmas. Those long lines of cars waiting to enter the gates will come to an […]

HUNTSVILLE — “Fueling an ecosystem to ignite biopharma innovation in Rocket City.” That was the title of the panel discussion Tuesday where Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks announced his company […]

MADISON — The list of cities and others opposing the state Department of Revenue and the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) law has grown by one more. The Madison City […]

ELKMONT — The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Rep. Ben Harrison for House District 2, which covers portions of Lauderdale and Limestone counties, the organization announced. “Rep. Harrison is a […]

MADISON — The state’s online sales tax distribution process, which is the subject of a lawsuit, was center stage at a recent Madison City Council work session. The council held […]

MADISON — To elevate emergency readiness for Madison Fire & Rescue and the Madison Police Department, city officials cut a ribbon today for the Madison’s first Public Safety Training Tower. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city entered into a funding agreement with the Huntsville & Madison County Railroad Authority to assist in replacing the Aldridge Creek railroad bridge. The project also includes […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville is preparing for extensive growth in annexed areas in Limestone County, submitting a master plan to guide the anticipated changes that was recently approved […]

MONTGOMERY – Information on CHOOSE Act family applications is now available on the program’s updated website, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The website provides Alabama families with the latest information […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Rep. James Lomax for Alabama House District 20 in Madison County. The district covers southeast Huntsville. “Rep. Lomax works hard and represents […]

Alabama Department of Workforce launches updated new-hire portal

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Workforce has launched an improved application for reporting new hires. While many features of the current system will remain the same, the new application […]

Varda launches W-5 in rideshare mission with SpaceX

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — With a government payload aboard, Varda Space Industries launched a rideshare mission with SpaceX, according to a news release. Varda has an officee in Huntsville. The […]

MADISON – Pup Mayor Cooper was all business Monday, performing his first official duty at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Madison’s Historic Downtown Entertainment District. Tail wagging and ears perked, Cooper […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama will reach a major early-literacy milestone this month as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library surpasses 2 million books mailed to children since the program’s rollout statewide in 2023, […]

MONTGOMERY – As boots hit the ground for Operation Iron Ruck this morning, Gov. Kay Ivey offered her strong support for the annual march, an effort led by student veterans […]

WASHINGTON — Putting political differences aside, Alabama’s congressional delegation is on a mission to bring a Microreactor Power Plant to Redstone Arsenal. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong headed up the lawmakers […]