Government — Page 40

MADISON — With nine days left before a special election that could change the form of governance to a council-manager format in the city of Madison, groups on both sides […]

WASHINGTON — A trio of representatives from Alabama brought bipartisanship to the forefront Thursday in questioning the Secretary of the Air Force about the delay in moving the U.S. Space […]

Huntsville awards grants to local nonprofits

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville City Council authorized the city’s Community Development Office to distribute Community Development Block Grant funds to seven local nonprofit organizations. The grant funds are available through […]

HUNTSVILLE — Gone are the days of developers and business owners trying to track down owners of adjacent property when applying for on-premise liquor licenses. The process could take weeks […]

Calendar bill could lead to year-round school

MONTGOMERY — A bill has been introduced by a Decatur legislator that would give local school boards more flexibility over required instructional days throughout the year. If passed, districts would […]

Butler bill addresses Welcome Center rocket

MONTGOMERY — The deteriorating Saturn rocket at the I-65 Welcome Center in Limestone County has garnered state headlines for months. The widespread attention has caused lawmakers and other officials to […]

Britt heralds Marshall Space Flight Center work

WASHINGTON — Citing a “legacy of excellence,” Sen. Katie Britt praised the Marshall Space Flight Center’s contributions to space exploration. Her comments were to NASA Administration Bill Nelson during a […]

As we round out the month of April, which marks National Financial Literacy Month, we were proud to see the Alabama Legislature pass legislation requiring public school students to complete […]

    Rebates, tax breaks or none? Legislators are apparently frustrated in Montgomery. The governor’s push for $400 tax rebates to qualified individuals seems to be losing more support daily, […]

Tuberville speaks to Clements AP Government class

ATHENS — Washington came to Limestone County today. Well, sort of. Actually, Sen. Tommy Tuberville virtually joined Brittley Thompson’s AP Government class at Clements High School to answer questions about […]

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville is taking additional steps toward a net-zero footprint and becoming a more sustainable city. For Mayor Tommy Battle, this means Huntsville is addressing its […]

MADISON — The city manager government is more efficient and less likely to be corrupt than a council-mayor type of government, according to Jason Grant of the International City/County Management […]

Conservation Advisory Board meets in Huntsville

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board will hold its second scheduled meeting of the year next month in Huntsville.  The meeting is 9 a.m. May 20 at the Randolph […]

Butler Snow partners with Maynor & Stiers

HUNTSVILLE — Butler Snow has created a strategic alliance with Maynor & Stiers to better represent clients on federal matters, the firm said. With locations in Huntsville and Washington, D.C., […]

    Tennessee River Bridge rehab Construction is coming to the Tennessee River Bridge on Interstate 65 in Decatur. The 2.6-mile long bridge that carries an average of 50,000 daily […]

Get on the bus: Free rides for college students, staff

HUNTSVILLE – College students and staff members who are passionate about the environment can give the planet a lift next week while getting a lift from Huntsville Transit. From April 17-22, […]

Akima to acquire Pinnacle Solutions

HUNTSVILLE – Alaska-based Akima is acquiring Pinnacle Solutions, a Huntsville-based solutions provider for the Department of Defense and Special Operations. Pinnacle was founded by Mike Durant, a retired Army aviator who […]

Space Day at Capitol celebrates NASA

MONTGOMERY — Alabamians involved in science, technology, engineering and math connected Tuesday at the state Capitol to celebrate Space Day. Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation declaring the day in […]

  Whitt’s bill moves Rep. Andy Whitt’s bill to require public school students to complete and pass a test on personal financial literacy and money management before graduating high school […]

ADECA hosting broadband info meetings

MONTGOMERY — Broadband information meetings are coming to a town near you, North Alabama! In response to the critical need for internet access, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: On May 9, Madison voters will go to the polls in a special election to choose a City Council-City Manager form of government or a City Council-Mayor form […]

HUNTSVILLE – Toyota Alabama with its industry partner Toyota Tsusho, along with Huntsville Utilities, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the City of Huntsville, and the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber are partnering on […]

  EDITOR’S NOTE: On May 9, Madison voters will go to the polls in a special election to choose a City Council-City Manager form of government or a City Council-Mayor […]

NAITA hosting Foreign Military Sales Industry Day

HUNTSVILLE — The North Alabama International Trade Association is hosting Foreign Military Sales Industry Day this month at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. This year’s event is April 13 […]