WASHINGTON – As COVID rampaged through the population, the pandemic created a demand for telehealth services. And Americans continue to rely on those services. In fact, last year, more than […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives passed the 2026 General Fund budget and its supplemental appropriation today. “It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Valley Authority Chairman Joe Ritch of Huntsville has been removed from the utility’s board of directors. “He has transitioned off the board,” TVA spokesperson Scott Brooks […]

MONTGOMERY – Calling it “another win for Alabama families,” Gov. Kay Ivey today signed the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025 into law. The governor was surrounded […]

ATHENS – Danny Whitfield, the owner of Market and Monroe in downtown Athens, has announced his candidacy for mayor.  The Athens native and his wife bought and restored the space […]

MONTGOMERY — The state cannot prosecute people and groups who help Alabama women travel to other states to obtain abortions, a federal judge ruled Monday. According to The Associated Press, […]

HUNTSVILLE — State Sen. Arthur Orr is speaking out on a gambling bill that is being “shopped around” the state Legislature. “There’s one being shopped that has been assembled and […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s role in the nation’s defense was on full display this week when congressional and industrial leaders convened for a discussion on the vulnerability of the U.S. defense […]

WASHINGTON – If legislation introduced by Sen. Katie Britt is approved, original crash test dummies Vince and Larry will be joined by Vickie and Loretta. Britt (R-Montgomery), Sen. Deb Fischer […]

CULLMAN – Businesswoman Cindy Myrex has announced her candidacy to run in the special election for the Alabama House of Representatives District 12. She is seeking the seat of Rep. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Last week, the Department of Justice dismissed its lawsuit against Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen.   “It was a lawsuit that challenged our program to make sure that […]

SCOTTSBORO — The Scottsboro Police Department is riding in style, thanks to a community funding grant through U.S. Rep. Dale Strong. “I am proud to have secured $120,000 in funding […]

WASHINGTON – Linking social media usage to the mental health crisis affecting American youths, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt joined fellow Sens. Dr. Bill Cassidy and Edward Markey in introducing the […]

HUNTSVILLE — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said he feels confident Space Command will finally move to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.  In an interview with 256 Today, Strong (R-Monrovia) said he […]

WASHINGTON — As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, more than 150 Alabama farmers spent last week in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing […]

DECATUR – Calling the next four years a “critical” time for Decatur, City Councilman Kyle Pike is seeking reelection to his District 2 seat. The municipal election is Aug. 26.  […]

WASHINGTON – To help address inefficiencies with the U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Reps. Robert B. Aderholt and Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Mo.) reintroduced the “Deliver for Democracy Act” this week. The […]

WASHINGTON — A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen the nation’s defense against bioterrorism was unanimously passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. It was Strong’s third […]

WASHINGTON — A pair of bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen homeland security practices were passed unanimously Monday by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation was […]

WASHINGTON – “Well, it’s that time again.” With that statement as Americans prepare to “spring forward” this weekend, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville renewed his effort to make Daylight Saving Time […]

WASHINGTON — Jeff Denard isn’t one who seeks the spotlight. Praised by his employer for his humility and selflessness, the volunteer firefighter from Decatur was in the spotlight Tuesday thanks […]

WASHINGTON – Recognizing the adverse impact of foreign shrimp and agriculture products dumped on American – and Alabama – markets, Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sen. Bill Cassidy in re-introducing the […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong began his new role as the chairman of a key subcommittee at a hearing Tuesday analyzing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s responses to recent […]

WASHINGTON — In the midst of reports that four Social Security offices in Alabama are being closed, including two in North Alabama, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt said the offices “will […]