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Strong pushes to ensure Redstone Arsenal gate access remains secure and efficient

WASHINGTON – Addressing the concerns of Redstone Arsenal officials and those who work on the sprawling facility, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong championed a provision...

Lobbyists Ross and Taylor join to form government relations, public affairs firm

MONTGOMERY -- A pair of Montgomery lobbyists have partnered to co-found a  government relations and public affairs firm with offices in the capital city,...

Rep. Simpson, Sen. Weaver pre-file Child Predator Death Penalty Act

MONTGOMERY -- On the heels of a horrific child sex trafficking ring uncovered in Bibb County, two state lawmakers have pre-filed legislation calling for...

First use of Agent Billy Clardy III Act leads to major drug trafficking takedown in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE – The North Alabama Drug Task Force, hosted by the Huntsville Police Department, recently dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking organization in the first...

Music to their ears: Ivey signs landmark entertainment industry bill

HUNTSVILLE – To bring the music industry in tune with other entertainment industries in the state, Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation last week that...

Britt, Gillibrand introduce bipartisan legislation to protect elderly from financial fraud

WASHINGTON — Last year, Americans aged 60 and older reported losing more than $2.3 billion - a 21% over $1.9 billion in 2013 -...

Legislation would punish foreign governments that violate American trade agreements or seize US assets

WASHINGTON — As the controversy over Mexico's seizure of a deep-water port owned by Vulcan Materials continues, legislation has been introduced in the U.S....

North Alabama agencies slated for funding in Senate appropriations bill

WASHINGTON — Funding for several programs in North Alabama has been secured in a Senate appropriations bill, Sen. Katie Britt announced. Britt (R-Montgomery), a member...

Torch’s Bill Roark talks employee ownership during Senate hearing with Tuberville

WASHINGTON – When word got out through Torch Technologies that co-founder Bill Roark was going to testify in Washington today, he had one message...

Tuberville reintroduces legislation to bolster Alabama’s ag community

WASHINGTON – To improve opportunities and increase market access for Alabama’s agriculture community, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced two pieces of legislation Wednesday -...