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Pettus launches re-election campaign for Alabama House District 1

FLORENCE – With an eye on providing infrastructure to his constituents, State Rep. Phillip Pettus is running to retain his District 1 seat in...

‘A matter of national security’: Strong on Space Command landing at Redstone Arsenal

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...

Q&A with Madison mayoral candidates Bartlett and Smith

MADISON - As the race for mayor of Madison heats up, 256 Today sat down with two candidates, City Councilmember Ranae Bartlett and City...

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...