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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...

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 -...

Allen urges return of political contributions involved with alleged investment fraud scheme

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Securities Commission has opened an inquiry into a Georgia investment firm that may have made contributions to Alabama political entities. The...

Britt, GOP colleagues call for release of education funds, including $14M for area schools

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...

Myrex and Hollingsworth in possible special runoff election for House District 12

CULLMAN -- Based on preliminary results, it appears that Cindy Myrex and Clint Hollingsworth are likely to advance to a special runoff election following...

John Roberts announces candidacy for State Senate District 2

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville businessman John Roberts has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senate District 2, which will be an open...

Longtime State Sen. Butler not seeking re-election

MADISON -- An era in state and local politics is coming to an end. After four decades in the state Legislature, State Sen. Tom Butler...

Woodall announces campaign for Public Service Commission Place 2

TUSCUMBIA — Tuscumbia attorney Brent Woodall has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Place 2 on the Alabama Public Service Commission.   Woodall said...

Strong: North Alabama to benefit from ‘big, beautiful bill’

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...