Politics — Page 2
HUNTSVILLE — Addressing the elephant in the Saturn Ballroom, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said, “Space Command is coming to rest on the Arsenal.” His remarks came Wednesday at the Von […]
MADISON – As the race for mayor of Madison heats up, 256 Today sat down with two candidates, City Councilmember Ranae Bartlett and City Administrator Steve Smith, to ask five […]
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. Senate to impose retaliatory prohibitions to […]
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 of the Senate Committee on […]
WASHINGTON – To improve opportunities and increase market access for Alabama’s agriculture community, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced two pieces of legislation Wednesday – the Farm Board Act and Mid-South […]
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Securities Commission has opened an inquiry into a Georgia investment firm that may have made contributions to Alabama political entities. The company, First Liberty Building and […]
WASHINGTON – Declaring that withholding designated funding is contrary to President Trump’s goals for education, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt joined Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and other Senate Republicans in calling […]
CULLMAN — Based on preliminary results, it appears that Cindy Myrex and Clint Hollingsworth are likely to advance to a special runoff election following unofficial results of Tuesday’s voting. Voters […]
HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville businessman John Roberts has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senate District 2, which will be an open seat after Sen. Tom Butler retires […]
MADISON — An era in state and local politics is coming to an end. After four decades in the state Legislature, State Sen. Tom Butler said he is not seeking […]
TUSCUMBIA — Tuscumbia attorney Brent Woodall has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Place 2 on the Alabama Public Service Commission. Woodall said the heart of his campaign […]
WASHINGTON – Saying that “all of North Alabama will benefit,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong voted today to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The House voted 218-214. It was […]
CULLMAN — In what could be a record-setting fundraising effort, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger has reported raising almost $1.8 million for his leadership political action committee, FORGE PAC. […]
WASHINGTON — A Guntersville man is among four nominees from President Donald Trump for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s board of directors. Trump’s nominees for the federal utility are insurance agent […]
PRICEVILLE – Priceville might feel like a small town, but the numbers tell a different story and Mayor Sam Heflin is preparing for what comes next. Heflin was re-elected last […]
MADISON — Madison City Council District 6 candidate Scott Harbour said the city must take a data-driven, thoughtful approach as it considers residential development. “Madison has some really unique opportunities […]
HUNTSVILLE — Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate said his decision to run for lieutenant governor comes from a desire to continue serving the state and build on the work he’s […]
MONTGOMERY — Manufacture Alabama has endorsed Sen. Tommy Tuberville for governor, the organization announced today. “Manufacture Alabama seeks to endorse pro-business candidates who will advocate on behalf of manufacturers in […]
MONTGOMERY — Former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis has sued Gov. Kay Ivey over his removal from office last year. The federal lawsuit was filed Wednesday in […]
BIRMINGHAM – Pledging to continue a commitment to keeping Alabama families safe, Katherine Robertson announced her candidacy for attorney general of Alabama. Robertson served as chief counsel to Attorney General […]
MONTGOMERY — Citing the U.S. House budget reconciliation bill that would place food assistance for more than 750,000 Alabamians at critical risk, 50 organizations across the state urged Gov. Kay […]
WASHINGTON — In an effort to boost the nation’s defense through land and space-based capabilities, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong joined with U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank to launch the House Golden […]
WASHINGTON – Citing Curt Griffith as a “great example of what strong leadership and a will to serve those in need can do,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville honored the Marine Corps […]
