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July 17, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Republican Party is proud to announce that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley will serve as the keynote speaker for its 2025 Summer Dinner. The event will take place on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Renaissance Montgomery at the Convention Center, located at 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. A reception will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the dinner to follow at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Whatley, re-elected earlier this year as the...
How solar attic fans offer relief from soaring energy costs in 2025 Cooling your home this summer will likely cost more than ever. Across the U.S., residential electricity bills are climbing fast, just as forecasters warn of another season of unrelenting heat. According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, the average American household is expected to pay $784 to stay cool between June and September. That’s a record high, up nearly 14% since 2020. For families already s...
Best US neighborhoods for families with young kids based on safety and school proximity Where your family lives shapes more than your daily routine. For families with young kids, neighborhood conditions can influence everything from school performance to long-term health and well-being. Two factors consistently rise to the top of the list when families consider a move: safety and proximity to schools. Find a Neighborhood analyzed neighborhoods across the U.S. to find areas where these two...
Invoice processing: How it works, benefits, and best practices Every month, an average midsized company may process over 1,000 invoices. That's 1,000 opportunities to pay on time and maintain strong vendor relationships, or 1,000 chances for something to go wrong. If you've ever scrambled to find a missing invoice while a vendor threatens to halt shipments, or discovered duplicate payments months after the fact, you know that invoice processing is more than just paperwork. It's the backbone of...
The Future Workforce Index: Evolving talent trends in 2025 and beyond As the integration of AI across sectors accelerates and business leaders feel competitive pressures mount, they are grappling with growing skills gaps that threaten organizational performance. Traditional employment-centric structures with rigid, pre-pandemic models are failing to meet the evolving demands of the workforce. Upwork, an online marketplace connecting businesses with a global pool of freelance talent, surveyed...
Why new-home prices are falling in summer 2025 – and where buyers can find deals now For home shoppers holding out for better prices, now might be the time to start looking. Prices in many of the country’s most popular markets — including markets in Florida, California, and Texas — have fallen significantly, reports NewHomeSource. “New-home prices can come down for one of two reasons,” says Ali Wolf, chief economist for NewHomeSource. See More: The 2025 housing market: What it means for new hom...
Running 5 minutes a day can add 3 years to your life Running is one of the world’s most popular workouts, for good reason. It’s free, it’s simple, and it delivers near-instant payoffs: a better mood, a clear head, a calmer mind. But its biggest benefit may be one you won’t feel right away — a longer, healthier life. Just five to 10 minutes a day of low-intensity running (think: a pace less than 6 mph) can extend your life expectancy by three years, compared with not running at all, Hone Heal...
How to pass a rental credit check successfully With such a competitive rental market to contend with, it can be difficult for applicants with bad credit to find housing. Sometimes, a poor credit score is due to difficult circumstances outside of your control, so it can be frustrating when a landlord denies you a place for those reasons. However, landlords must run tenant background checks to keep themselves safe and make sure they protect their properties. If you’re worried, bad credit h...
Level up your bills: The smart guide to bill consolidation Albert Einstein once said, "The only source of knowledge is experience." Going through the everyday challenges of life is how we learn. And there’s something to be learned from every situation. For example, looking at your desk or kitchen counter and seeing a stack of bills may be frustrating, but it's an excellent opportunity to explore solutions and gain knowledge. That way, the next time you're faced with a stack of bills, you can b...
9 small business trends: Most feel AI is here to help Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a significant shift for small businesses, offering powerful tools to reduce costs and provide insights in a rapidly shifting economic landscape. This transformation has created a sense of urgency, with 61.3% of owners holding a positive outlook on the technology and many feeling the need to innovate. To better understand how entrepreneurs are navigating this shift, Bluevine surveyed over 760 small...
