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Ivey signs ‘FOCUS Act’ preventing use of cell phones in public schools

MONTGOMERY – Flanked by middle school students, Gov. Kay Ivey signed the FOCUS Act into law this morning in her office. The legislation, "Freeing Our...

Allbright defeats Fallin to secure GOP State House District 11 nomination

CULLMAN -- Heath Allbright won the Republican nomination for the Alabama House District 11 seat after Tuesday's special primary election. He defeated Don Fallin, 1,909-1,609,...

Standoff at Library of Congress; Sewell, others seek probe of potential improper communications with White House

WASHINGTON – In the wake of last week's sudden firing of the Librarian of Congress, several members of Congress, including U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell,...

Legislation expands entertainment industry incentives; renames Alabama Film Office

DECATUR – Lights. Camera. Action. Strike up the band. That's entertainment - Alabama style! In a major move to grow Alabama’s creative economy, Gov. Kay Ivey signed...

Madison City Administrator Smith announces campaign for mayor

MADISON – City Administrator Steve Smith, a longtime Madison resident, is launching his campaign for mayor today at City Hall. Smith will announce his...

Britt, Patel reaffirm commitment to FBI expansion at Redstone Arsenal

WASHINGTON – Just a couple weeks after his visit to Huntsville, FBI Director Kash Patel reaffirmed the bureau's commitment to expanding operations at Redstone...

State IT office dealing with cybersecurity situation

MONTGOMERY -- The state's Office of Information Technology is responding to a cybersecurity event that is affecting certain state systems. In a news release, Gov....

Huntsville extends contract with Alta Planning + Design to develop metro bike plan

HUNTSVILLE -- Work continues on developing a bicycling plan for the Huntsville area as the city extended its contract with Alta Planning + Design. The...

Governor spotlights Rebuild Alabama $1.3M Highway 53 project in Limestone County

ARDMORE -- Gov. Kay Ivey today launched her 2025 Rebuild Alabama Tour with a visit to Limestone County to spotlight a project to improve...

Strong joins bipartisan legislation to support veterans, law enforcement

WASHINGTON — Bipartisan legislation that would aid veterans in crisis with the help of local law enforcement agencies was introduced today in the U.S....