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Since 2022, candidates for the Alabama Public Service Commission have discussed a topic called the hidden tax at the PSC. Candidates made statements that the PSC charges a tax on the ratepayers on their power bills and said that the money is sent to the general fund to pay for travel and legislative projects in the state. They have said the PSC uses the money to pay for their travel to different events. Supposedly this tax adds up to millions and millions of dollars a year. This is nothing more...
May 27, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Ken McFeeters, a former Congressional Candidate for Alabama's 6th District and past president of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club, is announcing his candidacy for Governor of Alabama, offering voters a bold choice in the upcoming election. With deep roots in the state since 1971, having co-founded an insurance agency in 1981, in Hoover, and a track record of active involvement in government affairs at both the state and federal level, McFeeters is uniquely p...
May 19, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R - Hartselle) said on Monday that the Alabama House Republican Caucus kept its pledge to pass the "Alabama Values" legislative agenda and statement of principles, a list of conservative issues and initiatives that the body's supermajority promised to prioritize during the 2025 regular session. "The 'Alabama Values' agenda highlighted the conservative beliefs and values that most Alabamians embrace, and Republican House members wo...
CULLMAN, AL – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry (R) has announced that he's stepping up to run for the Alabama Public Service Commission, answering what he calls a God-given calling to serve the good people of Alabama in a new way. Born and raised in Cullman County, Sheriff Gentry has spent his life standing up for his community and doing what's right. From enlisting in the United States Marine Corps out of high school, and soon after, starting his career as a deputy sheriff in Cullman C...
June 5, 2025 - LANETT, AL – Kristin Nelson has announced her candidacy for State House District 38, as she launches a campaign centered on strengthening public safety to protect our neighborhoods and schools, supporting local communities through economic opportunity, protecting Alabamians' educational freedoms, and adding meaningful tax relief for working families. "As someone who grew up on the Chambers Lee County line, I know firsthand our district is full of hard-working families who are doin...
Call for Applications NOAA is establishing a cutting-edge Cooperative Institute to advance U.S. aquaculture development. NOAA invites applications from eligible universities, colleges, and research institutions to establish the Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Marketing (CIFARM) to unleash the potential of American aquaculture and ocean progress. CIFARM will have a broad geographic scope and emphasize advancing aquaculture through the bold growth of research in...
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Memorial Day is a sacred day of remembrance, reverence, and gratitude for the brave patriots who have laid down their lives in service to our great Nation. Throughout our history, brave men and women have been called to defend the cause of liberty on foreign shores in defense of our homeland. Their noble sacrifices are marked by flag-draped coffins and the silent sorrows of those left behind. We must never forget those who have...
May 15, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) on Thursday elected Sherry Sullivan, mayor of Fairhope, as its new president and Rusty Jessup, mayor of Riverside, as its new vice president during the business session of the League's 90th convention at the Von Braun Center. Over 800 municipal officials from around the state attended this three-day convention to discuss legislative issues, hear from state leaders, share resources and conduct official business. "We are e...
May 23, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – On April 21, at 4:15 A.M. EDT, samples from the UAH Biology Sysoeva Lab were launched into orbit as part of NASA's SpaceX CRS-32 resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will carry out the Genetic Exchange in Microgravity for Biofilm Bioremediation, or GEM-B2 experiment. A collaborative project between The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Texas State University and Bioserve at t...
May 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Dr. Nicole Wadsworth officially launched her campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama this morning at a packed event at her campaign headquarters in Montgomery. Supporters, community leaders, and members of the press gathered to hear Dr. Wadsworth share her bold, Alabama-first vision rooted in economic growth, workforce development, safer communities, rural healthcare access, and conservative values. "Every Alabamian deserves the opportunity to have a good job...
May 24, 2025 - FLORIDA - At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close recreational harvest of snowy grouper in state waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including all state waters off Monroe County. The 2025 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on June 9, 2025, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters. Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for Atlantic snowy grouper will help prevent quota overages...
May 22, 2025 - ATMORE, AL - Senator Greg Albritton, a dedicated public servant and fiscal conservative, is seeking re-election to represent Alabama's 22nd Senate District. Since his election to the Alabama State Senate in 2014, Senator Albritton has been a steadfast advocate for the people of Baldwin, Escambia, and Washington counties, focusing on responsible governance, economic development, and community well-being. A Record of Service and Leadership Senator Albritton brings over two decades...
MAY 20, 2025 - JASPER, AL. – Lifelong Walker County resident, educator, small business owner, and conservative Republican Mike Elliott has announced his candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives District 13. Elliott understands the burden that unnecessary taxes and government oversight can place on people's lives and seeks to serve the people of Walker County to the best of his ability without any hidden agendas. "In Montgomery, I'll serve the people of Walker County faithfully, t...
April 28, 2025 - DEMOPOLIS, AL – Local and state officials announced on Monday that the headquarters for the West Alabama Highway construction project will be located in Demopolis. The office, at the site of a former grocery store that closed a few years ago, will serve as the central hub for the multi-year effort to build a four-lane divided highway from Thomasville to Moundville. At peak construction, the West Alabama Highway is expected to employ approximately 700 workers, further boosting t...
April 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Yesterday, Representative Barbara Drummond's (HD103-Mobile) bill, HB8, to regulate the retail sale of vaping products through the state ABC Board passed both chambers and now awaits the Governor's signature for enactment. The bill was amended in the Senate to prohibit the sale of vaping products in convenience stores unless the specific products have been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. The amended version provided that vaping products t...
America's economic future hinges on energy-its reliability, affordability, and availability. Nowhere is that future being written more decisively than in Alabama. While much of the country debates how to adapt to growing energy demands, Alabama is acting. With foresight and purpose, our state is building a foundation of energy strength that is not only fueling our own growth but offering a model for the nation. We're not following trends-we're setting them. Earlier this year, Alabama took a...
May 12, 2025 - FLORIDA - Tarpon season is in full swing and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding anglers to use these best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning for generations to come. These best fishing practices were developed to help anglers quickly reel in tarpon and be set up for a successful release. From gear selection and handling techniques to proper release and shark awareness, here are the key practices every angler should know. Gear Set...
May 13, 2025 : DESTIN, FL - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proud to announce the 10th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day on Saturday, May 17. Lionfish are an invasive species that negatively impact native marine life and their habitat. Everyone is invited to celebrate LRAD at this year's Lionfish Festival, which will be held May 17–18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT at HarborWalk Village in Destin. This 2-day outdoor festival is free, open to the public and will...
May 12, 2025 - Washington D.C. - A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we honor our brave officers who serve on the front lines to protect our families, safeguard our communities, and shoulder a burden of responsibility that most Americans cannot fathom. This week and always, we honor the courageous men and women serving in law enforcement and memorialize those who sacrificed their lives defending the thin blue...
May 13, 2025 - CULLMAN, AL - Cindy Myrex, a lifelong Cullman County resident and respected community advocate, has officially qualified on Monday with the Alabama Republican Party to run for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 12. "I love our hometown and the people in it," said Myrex. "I'm running because I believe it's time we had a strong, local voice down in Montgomery who truly understands what matters most to folks around here-faith, family, and good, honest work." With deep...
May 14, 2025 - Florida's reef fish need good data to stay sustainable. That's where you come in! The State Reef Fish Survey helps @MyFWC track populations across the state. Your input makes a difference. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/3e05eb9 #FWCResearch #marineresearch #Florida #ReefFish FWC marks 5 years of the State Reef Fish Survey, advancing sustainable fisheries through data-driven efforts The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) c...
April 24, 2025 - TALLAHASSEE, FL - The Florida Wildlife Commission is hosting a series of virtual public meetings on proposed changes to modernize Florida's wildlife trapping regulations The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of virtual public meetings to collect feedback directly from Florida residents on proposed changes to modernize wildlife trapping regulations. The FWC held meetings with the public and a diverse group of stakeholders in a Technical...
On Tuesday, April 29, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will pull up in front of City Hall, and you're invited to step inside. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., take a free tour of this one-of-a-kind mobile recording studio, created by Yoko Ono in memory of her late husband and Beatles legen, John Lennon. This isn't just a bus, but it's a launchpad for creativity, where students and Grammy-winning artists have gathered to write, record and bring ideas to life. And what's a great tour without great...
April 7, 2025 - This legislative session, Alabama lawmakers have introduced at least seven hemp-related bills-HB445, SB182, SB237, SB255, SB273, and SB274-with more likely on the way. These bills are aimed at restricting or even banning hemp-derived products. While protecting children is absolutely important, we must also recognize the serious risks of overregulation. If we regulate hemp to the point that legal businesses are forced to shut down, we're not protecting kids-we're creating an environment where they, and others, are pushed toward...
April 9, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, AL. – Dr. Josh Wurman, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), was recently named to the National Storm Chasing Hall of Fame (NSCHoF). Alongside Dr. Karen Kosiba, Wurman leads the Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets (FARM) in the Severe Weather Institute – Radar & Lightning Laboratories (SWIRLL), part of the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at UAH. UAH is part of The University of Alabama System. The award was presented during the ann...
