Government — Page 5

Alabama screen-time kids

State Rep. Jeana Ross (R-Guntersville) has prefiled HB78 ahead of the 2026 legislative session, proposing a comprehensive, statewide framework governing screen use for children from birth through kindergarten in licensed […]

Madison County Commissioner Violet Edwards has announced she is running for Alabama State Auditor on the Democratic ticket, citing her experience in fiscal oversight, budgeting and government accountability. Edwards, first […]

State Sen. Livingston on the session ahead

State Sen. Steve Livingston has officially qualified for a fourth term representing Alabama Senate District 8, a sprawling district that stretches across Jackson, DeKalb and Madison counties and spans some […]

After an unexpectedly loud boom from Redstone Arsenal Monday drew widespread attention across North Alabama, installation officials say the biggest lesson was not about the test itself, but about how […]

A newly registered variety of Alabama’s state flower has been named in honor of Governor Kay Ivey, marking a rare distinction and a symbolic tribute to the state’s history and […]

State Rep. Marilyn Lands (D-Huntsville) officially kicked off her re-election campaign for Alabama House District 10 this week, telling supporters she is seeking another term to continue work on maternal […]

Governor Kay Ivey will deliver the final State of the State address of her tenure Tuesday, January 13, as Alabama lawmakers convene for the start of the 2026 legislative session. […]

Governor Kay Ivey has reappointed Drake State Community & Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims to the Alabama Port Authority Board of Directors. Sims will serve as the representative of […]

Jonathon W. Horton announced he’s seeking a third term as Etowah County sheriff, launching his re-election campaign with a message centered on public safety, leadership and continued service to the […]

PARCA: Alabama lowest property taxes in the nation

While many states continue raising taxes, Alabama is holding the line. A new report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) shows Alabama continues to rank near the […]

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that Teledyne RISI Inc., also known as Teledyne Electronic Safety Products, has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated […]

Andrew Sorrell, who has served as State Auditor for one term, announced on Monday morning he intended to qualify for re-election in the 2026 election, rather than for Secretary of […]

Venezuela Huntsville

For a North Alabama woman with deep family ties to Venezuela, the events unfolding this weekend were not just breaking news, but deeply personal moments of uncertainty for loved ones. […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a 20-state coalition in support of the Trump administration’s proposed regulations for implementing the Endangered Species Act, submitting formal comments to the U.S. […]

NASA demolish

NASA is moving forward with the planned removal of two historic but aging test facilities at Marshall Space Flight Center, marking the first phase of a broader infrastructure modernization effort […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) has filed qualifying paperwork to seek re-election in 2026, continuing a congressional career that spans more than two decades representing Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District. In […]

State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur), who was first elected to the Alabama House in 2010, announced on Monday that she will not seek a new term in office during the 2026 election […]

BL Harbert International LLC, Birmingham, Alabama, was awarded a $171,506,091 firm-fixed-price contract for the conversion of existing administrative space to a data center, laboratories, and updated administrative space, by the […]

Candidate qualifying for Alabama’s 2026 primary elections opens today, marking the formal start of what party leaders expect to be a competitive campaign season for state and federal offices. The […]

Rep. Dale Strong: 'Promises made, promises kept' in 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong released his annual update on his legislative work and priorities for North Alabama.   “Some of the most consequential wins in 2025 include securing the […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Alabama heads into an election year, former State Rep. Mike Ball says voters should look beyond campaign rhetoric and pay close attention to how their elected officials […]

HUNTSVILLE – Citing a need to spend quality time with his family, Mac McCutcheon is stepping down as chairman of the Madison County Commission. McCutcheon submitted a letter Monday to […]

MONTGOMERY – The transformation of a landmark farm on I-65 in northern Jefferson County into an agricultural exhibition center has taken a major financial leap thanks to a federal grant. […]

MONTGOMERY — Several agencies in North Alabama were provided much-needed funding to help fight homelessness thanks to grants announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant […]