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It has been a little over a month since Alabama lawmakers returned home from the Statehouse. With the dust settling, we can look back at some of what was passed and some that should have passed. The Governor and legislative leaders promised that public safety would be the number one priority this past session. There were some bills that met that goal that did become law. One of those bills, the Speedy Trial Act, was passed to expedite criminal trial dockets to ensure crime victims get justice...
June 9, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) to reintroduce the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure (AFIDA) Improvements Act to bolster reporting requirements for foreign owners of American farmland. The legislation would codify recommendations to the original AFIDA of 1978 that were published in January 2024 by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) after it found that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is not prepare...
You may think that sitting in the deer woods or on the river is boring. It’s anything but boring. When the sun comes up, the community of animals, fish, and insects go to work. The night shift is going home, and the day shift is making their way to the job at hand. It’s another day on the wilderness expressway. Every creature has a particular purpose. It may be the “stay at home” doe whose daily task is raising and protecting that young fawn that can’t seem to keep his nose out of everythin...
June 9, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday introduced Huntley, the new First Dog of Alabama. Huntley is a three-year-old, female Yellow Lab. "Huntley is amazing, and I am excited to introduce her to my fellow Alabamians," said Governor Ivey. "She and I enjoy practicing her commands and tricks, playing with her toys, and we have even had a chance to break away for a weekend at the lake. Huntley very quickly adjusted to life at the Governor's Mansion, and she is loving it!" H...
June 9, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) denounced a statement by former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) appearing to side with violent rioters in Los Angeles over law enforcement tasked with protected the people and property of LA. Marshall said that if California Governor Gavin Newsom does not act with President Donald J. Trump (R) will. "CA Democrats have sided with violent rioters over the brave men and women of law enforcement- vilifying ICE agents, und...
Modern Portfolio Theory explained: A guide for investors Investing can often feel like navigating a maze of endless options and ever-shifting market conditions. This is where the Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) comes in, offering a roadmap for making smarter investment decisions. Developed by Harry Markowitz in the 1950s, MPT has become a cornerstone of investment management, providing a framework to construct portfolios that maximize returns for a given level of risk. Definition: MPT is a...
Every 30 minutes, someone arrives at an ER with a gunshot wound, according to the CDC The COVID-19 pandemic and its corresponding increase in shootings sparked a national conversation around firearm injury, emergency room visits, and the treatment of gun violence victims in hospitals. Five years later, the conversation has faded, but new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that gun violence remains a stubborn presence across the country, with 93,022 shooting injuries...
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...
2 proven ways women can lower cholesterol after 40 You expect certain hormone-driven symptoms in your 40s and 50s. Hot flashes, mood swings, a lack of sex drive. But high cholesterol? That one tends to fly under the radar until your doctor flags it during a routine blood test. Yet shifts in cholesterol are common as women age. One 2019 meta-analysis found total cholesterol rises, on average, by around 11% during the menopause transition. Estrogen’s decline is part of the equation. But aging, c...
June 10, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she will appoint Ami Brooks to serve as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. Jan Hume, after leading the agency for two years and working at the Department for nearly 14 years, will head to her and the governor's alma mater, Auburn University, to serve as a Professor of Practice in Public Administration. "People like Jan and Ami are why Alabama has led the nation in early childhood education f...
June 10, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) joined National Report on Newsmax. Britt warned of the ramifications of congressional inaction on the economy and the lives of ordinary Americans if Congress does not come together to pass a bill keeping the government funding and renewing the current federal income tax rates before they automatically expire next month. The House has already passed the first version of "The Big Beautiful Bill." The widely criticized first dr...
The streets of Los Angeles and New York City have descended into anarchy, with immigration protests morphing into violent assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, widespread destruction of public property, and blatant disregard for the rule of law. Explosives detonated against federal buildings, rocks and concrete hurled at law enforcement, and taxpayer-funded infrastructure defaced-these are not acts of protest but of insurrection. Yet, the elected leaders of these...
Frequent preventive health screenings, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, lowering stress, and addressing mental health challenges are important in maintaining men's health outcomes, yet men are less likely to seek medical care and die an average 6 years earlier than women. Men's health is often overlooked, and their symptoms go unnoticed. June is National Men's Health Month, and its purpose is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and to encourage early detection and...
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and Choctaw County took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate recent renovations to McCarty's Ferry Public Boat Ramp on the Tombigbee River about 14 miles south of Butler, Alabama. "The updates here at McCarty's Ferry will benefit anglers, boaters and hunters in the local community and surrounding areas for decades to come," said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner....
June 10, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today issued the following statement in support of the H.R. 3780, the Border Operations Service Medal Act: "Our men and women serving on the front lines of the southern border operate under challenging and often dangerous conditions to protect Americans from violent threats," said Aderholt. "The Border Operations Service Medal Act is a long-overdue honor to the U.S. service members and federal personnel who not only enforce...
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock Highest-paying science jobs for people in Decatur For decades, the United States has funneled more money into research and development than any other country in the world. In 2023, this accounted for 37% of the world's scientific funding, creating a promising outlook for those pursuing a science-based career. In February 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an impressive 12.8% growth in science-related jobs by 2033. However, that may have been...
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock Highest-paying science jobs for people in Birmingham For decades, the United States has funneled more money into research and development than any other country in the world. In 2023, this accounted for 37% of the world's scientific funding, creating a promising outlook for those pursuing a science-based career. In February 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an impressive 12.8% growth in science-related jobs by 2033. However, that may have...
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock Highest-paying science jobs for people in Huntsville For decades, the United States has funneled more money into research and development than any other country in the world. In 2023, this accounted for 37% of the world's scientific funding, creating a promising outlook for those pursuing a science-based career. In February 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an impressive 12.8% growth in science-related jobs by 2033. However, that may have...
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock Highest-paying science jobs for people in Daphne For decades, the United States has funneled more money into research and development than any other country in the world. In 2023, this accounted for 37% of the world's scientific funding, creating a promising outlook for those pursuing a science-based career. In February 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an impressive 12.8% growth in science-related jobs by 2033. However, that may have been...
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock Highest-paying science jobs for people in Mobile For decades, the United States has funneled more money into research and development than any other country in the world. In 2023, this accounted for 37% of the world's scientific funding, creating a promising outlook for those pursuing a science-based career. In February 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an impressive 12.8% growth in science-related jobs by 2033. However, that may have been...
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock Highest-paying science jobs for people in Montgomery For decades, the United States has funneled more money into research and development than any other country in the world. In 2023, this accounted for 37% of the world's scientific funding, creating a promising outlook for those pursuing a science-based career. In February 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an impressive 12.8% growth in science-related jobs by 2033. However, that may have...
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock Highest-paying science jobs for people in Auburn For decades, the United States has funneled more money into research and development than any other country in the world. In 2023, this accounted for 37% of the world's scientific funding, creating a promising outlook for those pursuing a science-based career. In February 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an impressive 12.8% growth in science-related jobs by 2033. However, that may have been...
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock Highest-paying science jobs for people in Tuscaloosa For decades, the United States has funneled more money into research and development than any other country in the world. In 2023, this accounted for 37% of the world's scientific funding, creating a promising outlook for those pursuing a science-based career. In February 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an impressive 12.8% growth in science-related jobs by 2033. However, that may have...
June 12, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with President Trump's nominee to be Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Brian Quintenz. They discussed how both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the CFTC share enforcement responsibilities but lack clear jurisdictional boundaries, which has created confusion for innovators and entrepreneurs. While the SEC determines which products fall under its purview, the CFTC h...
June 10, 2025 – ATMORE, AL - The State of Alabama executed Gregory Hunt by means of nitrogen hypoxia for the 1988 capital murder of Karen Land. The Governor's office said in a statement: 'Earlier this evening, Governor (Kay) Ivey (R) told Corrections Commissioner John Hamm that she would not exercise her clemency powers in this case and directed him to proceed with Mr. Hunt's lawfully imposed death sentence for the 1988 capital murder of Karen Lane.' "Decades ago, Karen Lane at only 32 y...
