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Guest opinion: Tax breaks for athletes? NIL exemption should be punted

Stephanie Smith - February 18, 2025

Last week, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name,...

Alabama Arise: Alabama at risk from threatened federal funding cuts

Robyn Hyden - February 12, 2025

It’s wrong to hurt people who are struggling to help people who are already doing well. But Congress is expected to vote soon on...

U.S. Rep. Strong: The Rocket City is ready to deliver

Rep. Dale Strong - January 31, 2025

This week, President Trump signed an executive order to build a state-of-the-art missile defense system, an “Iron Dome for America,” to protect the United...

800 miles, no gas: How all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip

Michael Staley - January 11, 2025

BIRMINGHAM – After weighing pros and cons of electric vehicle (EV) ownership since becoming president of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition in 2020, I...

Sen. Britt: Social media warning labels are first step in fighting mental health crisis

Sen. Katie Britt - December 20, 2024

Our country is in the throes of a mental health crisis, and it’s our kids who are suffering the most. While social media is...

Sen. Tuberville: Happy 205th birthday to Alabama

Sen. Tommy Tuberville - December 14, 2024

205 years ago, our great state was admitted as the 22nd state in the United States. On this 205th birthday, also called “Alabama Day,” I wanted to...

Strong: Postal Service needs an overhaul and to deliver a processing facility for North Alabama

Rep. Dale Strong - December 12, 2024

Throughout my first term in Congress, I have heard from hundreds of constituents about mail delivery services and the rapid decline of the U.S....

Halogen Ventures partners with Innovate Alabama to invest $10M in female founders in Alabama

Bud McLaughlin - December 12, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- A venture capital fund is putting out a call for the best female founders, CEOs and tech minds in Alabama Halogen Ventures,...

Two prominent businesses in Athens set to celebrate anniversaries

Staff reports - December 11, 2024

ATHENS - Dana Henry, owner of two small businesses on the historic Limestone County Courthouse Square, will celebrate the anniversaries of both Hyatt &...

TARCOG, Neighborhood Concepts offer free Funding Lab workshop for businesses

Staff reports - December 3, 2024

HUNTSVILLE — The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments and Neighborhood Concepts Inc. are sponsoring a free, three-hour Funding Lab workshop this week...

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