Government — Page 6

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville is moving forward with design on the second phase of improvements to Old Big Cove Road. At last week’s meeting, the City Council approved a $24.7 million […]

MONTGOMERY – Recognizing small businesses as the “backbone of the economy,” Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed this Saturday as Small Business Saturday in Alabama. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) […]

HUNTSVILLE — For those finding a place to park while attending events at The Orion Amphitheater or the MidCity District, help is on the way, The city plans a parking […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville will apply for two federal grants to assist with two multi-modal projects that will expand bike paths and greenways. The Transportation Alternatives Program grants […]

WASHINGTON — Relocation efforts and construction issues affecting U.S. Space Command’s move to Huntsville were the topics Thursday in a meeting at the Pentagon between Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth […]

HUNTSVILLE — The wheels on the bus go round and round … And, thanks to a federal grant, the wheels on the buses in Huntsville will go round and round […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Farmers Federation’s FARM PAC is endorsing State Rep. Rex Reynolds for Alabama House District 21. Reynolds (R-Huntsville) serves as chairman of the House Ways and Means […]

BIRMINGHAM — The Alabama Educational Television Commission voted without dissent Tuesday to continue paying its contract with PBS. The vote came in the wake of public backlash after APT board members […]