Government — Page 5

Another major expansion could soon be coming to the Von Braun Center as part of a proposed $220 million downtown tax increment financing district aimed at funding large-scale infrastructure and […]

A new fire station is coming to Toney after Toney Volunteer Fire & Rescue secured $1.7 million in funding through a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Loan […]

Alabama voters head to the polls today for the May 19 primary election, with statewide races for governor, U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor, attorney general and other key offices on the […]

As U.S. Space Command begins establishing operations at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville leaders are moving aggressively to support what could become one of the largest long-term military expansions in North Alabama […]

Former Madison school board member and city councilwoman Connie Spears says her decades of involvement in education, local government and community leadership have prepared her to serve students across North […]

As NASA looks toward returning astronauts to the moon and eventually sending humans to Mars, Jared Isaacman says Huntsville and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center remain central to the future […]

Standing inside a mission control room of the newest expansion of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Jared Isaacman reflected on the childhood experience in Huntsville that helped shape the […]

Slow down, Decatur. “Operation Slow and Steady” is now underway.   Decatur Police Chief Torry Mack announced this week the launch of the targeted traffic safety initiative aimed at reducing speeding […]

Alabama voters heading to the polls May 19 will do more than pick party nominees. They’ll also have a say in two proposed amendments to the state constitution: One targeting […]

Kay Ivey Address

Governor Kay Ivey received both applause and reflection Tuesday afternoon during what many viewed as one of her final major appearances before North Alabama business leaders at a Huntsville/Madison County […]

President Donald Trump took a fresh shot at Mo Brooks from the White House on Monday, telling the room he once backed “someone else” for Alabama’s Senate seat before realizing […]

The American Federation of Government Employees has endorsed Andrew Sneed in the Democratic primary race for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, giving the first-time congressional candidate backing from one of the […]

Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabama voters to bring a valid physical photo ID to the polls as upcoming elections approach, emphasizing the state’s voter identification requirements and […]

A major U.S. Supreme Court ruling handed Alabama Republicans a sweeping legal victory this week, but for most of North Alabama, the practical impact on congressional representation appears minimal. The […]

Former Congressman Mo Brooks is leaning heavily on his decades of elected experience as he seeks a return to the Alabama Legislature in the increasingly contentious Republican primary for House […]

More than $1.5 million in state transportation funding is headed to North Alabama as part of a broader statewide infrastructure package announced Thursday by Governor Kay Ivey. The governor announced […]

Nighttime resurfacing work along the Research Park Boulevard service roads is scheduled to begin Sunday evening, weather permitting, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. The project will focus on […]

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced his endorsement of State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) in the House District 20 Republican primary, crediting the House Majority Whip with delivering results for Alabama’s […]

Alabama will move forward with its May 19, 2026 primary election as planned despite ongoing legal challenges tied to redistricting, Secretary of State Wes Allen announced Monday. Allen said the […]

Terri Collins

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter has formally appointed outgoing State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) to the Alabama Charter School Commission. Ledbetter announced the appointment Friday, which will continue […]

A $1.9 million road improvement project along U.S. 31 in Morgan County is set to begin today, bringing temporary closures and detours as crews complete safety upgrades and resurfacing work. […]

State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) is highlighting tax cuts, education funding and conservative policy wins as he seeks reelection in a closely watched Republican primary for Alabama House District 20 […]

Britt presses NASA Chief on SLS, commitment 

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) pressed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on maintaining Space Launch System production and secured a commitment to fully implement $110 million in nuclear thermal propulsion funding […]

Alabama’s redistricting battle escalated Friday after Governor Kay Ivey announced a special session of the Alabama Legislature, signaling a new phase in the state’s response to recent U.S. Supreme Court […]