Politics — Page 12

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Madison City Councilman Teddy Powell for Alabama House District 10, which covers portions of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County. “Teddy Powell is […]

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has set Jan. 9 as the special primary election for the State Senate District 9 seat. The office was held by Clay Scofield, who resigned […]

Rep. Colvin announces candidacy for State Senate

ALBERTVILLE – State Rep. Brock Colvin announced today his candidacy to represent District 9 in the Alabama Senate. The seat became open when former Sen. Clay Scofield resigned Monday. Senate District […]

PISGAH – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong joined his staff Monday as they hosted mobile office hours in Jackson County. Mobile office hours allows residents to speak with the staff about […]

MONTGOMERY — There’s been quite a political shakeup in Montgomery with repercussions felt in the Tennessee Valley. In the wake of State Sen. Clay Scofield’s resignation Monday, State Rep. Wes […]

PISGAH — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s staff will be holding mobile office hours in Jackson County next week, the congressman announced. Staff members can assist constituents in Pisgah and the […]

WASHINGTON — A North Alabama congressman is taking the lead to help refugees fleeing the violence in Gaza. This week, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt wrote to Egypt’s Ambassador to the […]

Former Rep. Cole fined, sentenced to 60 days

MONTGOMERY — Former State Rep. David Cole has been fined and sentenced to jail, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday. Cole (R-Huntsville) was ordered to pay $52,885.79 in restitution to […]

WASHINGTON — The American Legislative Exchange Council recognized Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen as one of its “50 Under 50” premier conservative legislators at its 50th anniversary celebration. Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) […]

Madison Councilman Teddy Powell announces House run

MADISON — City Councilman and longtime Madison resident Teddy Powell said he is running as a Republican in a December special election to fill a vacancy in the Alabama House […]

HUNTSVILLE — If you’re a resident of Alabama’s House District 10 and want to run for public office, the Alabama Republican Party has an opportunity for you. The party has […]

WASHINGTON — Security and space – or the lack of it in Colorado – were two of the issues Rep. Dale Strong hit on during Thursday’s hearing of the House […]

Britt says strategic regulatory approach needed for AI

WASHINGTON — Rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence have drawn the attention of regulators. From the Securities and Exchange and Federal Trade commissions to the White House and Pentagon, law enforcers […]

Tuberville cosponsors bill to end government shutdowns

WASHINGTON — With a possible government shutdown looming, legislators on both sides of the aisle, particularly in the Senate, have signaled that new legislation may be necessary to prevent shutdowns. […]

WASHINGTON— The House Armed Services Committee will hear testimony Thursday from government witnesses regarding irregularity in the strategic basing process for the U.S. Space Command, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s office […]

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Alabama Legislature’s maps

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the State of Alabama’s emergency request that the court reinstate Alabama’s partisan congressional map that the GOP supermajority passed in a July special […]

Rep. Strong: Fighting for North Alabama

It was great to spend August recess back home visiting with the folks who sent me to Congress to fight for their conservative values. Before my work in Washington takes […]

HUNTSVILLE — In what could be called a political version of “deja vu,” Marilyn Lands announced her candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 10. The announcement was made at […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) recently reintroduced the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would eliminate copays and other out-of-pocket […]

Ivey sets District 10 special election date

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has set March 26, 2024, as the date for a special general election for House District 10. This seat was held by David Cole, who […]

State Rep. David Cole charged with voter fraud

State Representative David Cole was booked into the Madison County Jail on Tuesday. Sources informed 256 Today last week that Cole was expected to be indicted on charges in connection […]

GAO to review Space Command decision

President Joe Biden’s decision to keep the Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs will now be reviewed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). According to the Washington Examiner, the GAO […]

HUNTSVILLE — Just a few weeks ago, Rep. Dale Strong sent House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers a letter requesting the committee bring Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and […]

HUNTSVILLE — Last week at the Madison County Commission meeting, the Association of County Commissions of Alabama recognized two of Huntsville’s own. Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville), chairman of the House […]