Government — Page 5

Two artificial intelligence bills sponsored by State Rep. Parker Moore are currently on hold in committee, but the pause is by design. Moore (R-Hartselle) said the legislation is being held until […]

Alabama lawmakers are advancing legislation known as “TJ’s Law” that would create an opt-in electronic notification system to alert parents or guardians when a minor receives a traffic citation, following […]

NASA is targeting Thursday, Feb. 19, for the tanking day of a second wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission, as teams work toward the next available launch opportunity […]

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a new contract valued at nearly $400 million to produce additional solid rocket boost motors and Liquid Divert and Attitude Control Systems for the Missile […]

Army Brig. Gen. Matt Ross visited the FBI’s National Training Center for counter-small unmanned aircraft systems at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville on Thursday, Feb. 12, to strengthen coordination between federal […]

With Alabama’s spring tornado season approaching, Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging residents to take advantage of the state’s annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday later this month. The tax […]

Speaking to a capacity crowd in Huntsville on Friday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt delivered a strongly worded message criticizing Senate Democrats over stalled Homeland Security funding while highlighting federal wins […]

Mac McCutcheon

The Madison County Commission is formally urging Governor Kay Ivey to appoint the county’s next commission chairman from among its current members following the retirement announcement of Chairman Mac McCutcheon. […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) chaired a Homeland Security subcommittee hearing examining federal preparedness against agroterrorism threats targeting the nation’s food and agriculture systems. Strong, who serves as Chairman of […]

As Madison and several other large Alabama cities withdraw their lawsuit over the state’s online sales tax system and turn to lawmakers for a fix, Limestone County Commission Chairman Collin […]

Huntsville-based PeopleTec Inc. has been awarded a $48.1 million contract by the Missile Defense Agency to support advanced capability development. The contract will enable MDA to acquire advanced model-based systems […]

Alabama’s progress in early literacy took center stage on Capitol Hill this week as U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt convened a congressional hearing focused on the science of reading, highlighting gains […]

The City of Madison has voluntarily dismissed its legal challenge over Alabama’s online sales tax distribution system, pivoting instead to work with state lawmakers on a potential legislative fix. In […]

A bill that would reinstate permit requirements for carrying a pistol in Alabama was introduced last week by Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, a move that would reverse the state’s […]

BAE Systems has received $137 million in Foreign Military Sales contracts from the U.S. Army to deliver its AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) to allied nations, the company announced. […]

New crime data released by the Huntsville Police Department shows continued reductions in violent and major crime across the city, even as Huntsville remains Alabama’s largest and fastest-growing city. According […]

A bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary passed the U.S. House unanimously on Monday, marking a show of across-the-aisle support and unity. […]

The Madison County Commission will recognize two young women for their service and positive impact on the community during its February 11 meeting as part of Black History Month observances. […]

U.S. Labor Secretary Huntsville

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Boeing’s Huntsville operations on Monday as part of the agency’s nationwide “America at Work” tour. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) welcomed the Trump […]

Republican candidate Dr. Angelo “Doc” Mancuso says efforts are underway within the Alabama Republican Party to remove him from the GOP primary ballot in the race for House District 7.  […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the approval of 21 grants totaling $15.7 million through Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy program, a statewide effort aimed at preparing industrial […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a series of appointments to fill six vacancies across the state, including the appointment of Cullman County District Judge J. Chad Floyd to the […]

Three companies with deep ties to Alabama have been invited to compete in the first phase of the Department of War’s new Drone Dominance Program, a sweeping acquisition effort aimed […]

Huntsville will remain one of just two locations nationwide selected for the U.S. Census Bureau’s scaled operational field test ahead of the 2030 Census, according to updated Census Bureau press […]