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As you approach middle age, you may notice that it's getting harder to zip up your jeans and your clothes are feeling a little too tight, especially around your belly. Unfortunately, this is normal. Studies show that women gain an average of 1.5 pounds per year during the menopause transition, largely due to a decline in estrogen levels. Decreasing estrogen levels changes how your body stores fat, typically moving away from the hips and thighs to accumulate around the abdomen, Christine Maren,...
March 13, 2025 - Bill would require DHR to notify parents when under investigation Author and investigative journalist Terri LaPoint has issued a Call To Action (CTA) on HB340, asking that it be put on the agenda for the Alabama House's Children and Senior Advocacy Committee. The Committee's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19th at 10:30 AM. At present, there are no uniform procedures requiring notification be given to parents or custodians who are under investigation by the...
Retired teacher and principal Robin Litaker recently announced that she would once again seek the Republican nomination in the Seventh Congressional District. Litaker will be challenging popular Democratic incumbent Terri Sewell. If Litaker wins the GOP nomination, this would be a rematch of the 2024 race where Sewell defeated Litaker. Sewell has represented CD7 since her first election in 2010. Democrats also picked up the recently redistricted Second Congressional District in November, when at...
The question of how to rent out your house might arise due to a move, financial reasons, or an emotional attachment to the property that keeps you from selling it. The process can be daunting, though. There are legal elements to understand, tenants to screen, and home improvements to ensure your rental is competitive and attractive to applicants. Don't let fear of the unknown stop you. There are tricks and tools available that make home rental a breeze. Below, TurboTenant will take a deep dive...
If you wait until tax season to think about taxes, you are already behind. The number one mistake Ramp sees small business owners make when it comes to taxes is failing to plan. Most small business owners treat taxes as a once-a-year obligation. They meet with their accountant in March or April, hand over a stack of documents, and hope for the best. By that point, most opportunities to reduce taxes are long gone. Tax savings happen before the year ends, not when filing a return. Some of the...
In the Nov. 5, 2024, elections, Republicans gained 55 state legislative seats, Democrats lost 54, and Independents and minor party officeholders lost one, Ballotpedia reports. That means the overall partisan composition across all 50 state legislatures changed by 0.7% in favor of Republicans. In 2022, the partisan composition changed 0.4% toward Republicans, with Democrats losing four seats, Republicans gaining 27 seats, and Independents and minor party officeholders losing 20 seats. Both 2024...
March 13, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) along with Representative Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) today reintroduced Lulu's Law-bipartisan, bicameral legislation named in honor of 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin from Mountain Brook, Alabama. In June 2024, Lulu Gribbin endured nearly fatal injuries sustained when a shark attacked her and McCray Faust. Just 90 minutes earlier and a few miles away, another woman was also attacked by a shark. "Last June, t...
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for ALL 67 counties ahead of this weekend's severe weather. Governor Ivey also issued the following comment: "The state of Alabama is at risk for potentially dangerous, severe weather throughout this weekend, so it is critical that everyone stays very aware of their local forecasts. Now is the time to make any preparations and have a plan, should the weather conditions become dangerous. Certainly, we are no stranger to Mother Nature's wrath, but...
March 14, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL - With the requirement to have a STAR ID in order to fly domestic going into effect on May 07th, 2025, Alabamians are already flooding the State Trooper's Offices to upgrade their driver's licenses to a STAR ID. The lines were literally out of the door at the Tuscaloosa branch of the Alabama State Troopers Office this morning as people were in line to get their STAR ID. The wait was around an hour just to get inside of the door and then another hour to actually...
March 12, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) and Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced legislation, the Civil Rights Landmarks Protection Act, to protect civil rights landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places. This bill comes on the heels of the Trump Administration putting the Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station, which houses the Freedom Rides Museum, on a list of properties for GSA to sell. "The Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station, which is in my district, is a h...
March 14, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) in reintroducing the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act. The CARS Act would preserve Alabamians' access to affordable, reliable vehicles of their choice; by repealing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tailpipe emissions rule finalized under the Biden-Harris Administration. The Biden rule (part of his war on fossil fuels) is the mos...
Marth 16, 2025 – ALABAMA - Severe weather impacted Alabama on Saturday evening. Most of the state experienced periods of heavy rain. Some areas suffered damage from heavy winds and possible tornadoes. As of press time the death toll in the state had reached three. The Governor's office said that damage assessment from this weekend's storms in Alabama is ongoing. "Yesterday's severe weather impacted most of Alabama. Unfortunately, we have learned of the loss of at least two of our fellow Alabamia...
Maybe during your last workout, you heard from a gym buddy that taking creatine—one of the more studied (and trending!) workout supplements—can contribute to lean muscle growth. However, that same person might've also told you that it can lead to weight gain. Is this true, and if so, to what degree? Life Extension explores the effects of creatine supplementation, why the scale might be fickle, and what you can do to stay on top of your weight. How does creatine work in your body? Let's sta...
March 16, 2025 – MONTGOMERY – people across the state are working on cleaning up the damage after severe weather struck the state on Saturday night. At least three Alabamians have died. State officials are continuing with damage assessments. On Sunday, Governor Kay Ivey (R) connected with local officials in Dallas and Talladega counties to offer condolences on behalf of the entire state for the lives lost. "Emergency management officials have been working hard to assess the damage brought by...
March 17, 2025 -MONTGOMERY, AL. – USDOJ has dismissed its Biden-Harris administration lawsuit filed just before the 2024 presidential election to halt Secretary Allen's efforts to keep noncitizens from voting in Alabama elections. Along with USDOJ's dismissal, came the dismissal of a separate but overlapping lawsuit filed by various liberal organizations/private plaintiffs against Secretary Allen. "I am incredibly pleased to announce that President Trump's USDOJ has filed to dismiss this case a...
March 18. 2025 – RAINBOW CITY, AL – Attorney General's counsel Katherine Green Robertson spoke to the Etowah County Republican Party breakfast on Saturday. Robertson is being widely discussed as a candidate for attorney general. State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) said, "She would make a great Attorney general," Robertson did not say if she is a candidate to be the next Alabama Attorney General. "I am not here to announce anything," said Robertson. 'I am Catherine Robertson," sai...
Speed and convenience are driving small business owners to go digital with their business operations, including small business insurance. And a recent survey shows that they're increasingly turning to digital platforms that let them research, compare and buy coverage without an agent and 100% online. NEXT surveyed 1,500 nationwide small business owners in January 2025 to better understand this shift in how they buy insurance. Here's what the survey found. 61% of small business owners buy...
High tariffs—they affect not only governments and corporations but also consumers right where it hurts—their wallets. Because high tariffs raise the cost of motor parts, maintenance, and even insurance claims, the auto industry is particularly affected. High tariffs have the potential to cause everyday spending to soar, regardless of whether you own a car, have insurance, or occasionally rent one. However, what are the precise effects of these increased tariffs? More significantly, how can you...
March 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement following the devastating and tragic storms that hit 52 of Alabama's 67 counties over the weekend. Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency effective 2:00 p.m. CDT March 14, 2025, throughout the state of Alabama. "Our hearts go out to the families grieving their loved ones and to all those facing loss and hardship in the aftermath, as well as the first responders assisting those in need. As we...
When it comes to getting around, driving a car is the riskiest mode of transportation. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that 42,514 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in the United States in 2022, compared with under 1,600 fatalities for air, railroad, and transit travel combined, per Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Car crashes cut lives short and cause debilitating injuries. They also have a massive economic impact. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Of the lucky pups who were adopted last year, it seems more have found their forever homes: The number of dogs surrendered by their owners has decreased by about 4.5% since 2023, according to a 2024 report from Shelter Animals Count. Collecting data from 13,527 animal shelters and rescues in the U.S., Canada, and U.S. territories, the SAC report also found that the overall dog adoption rate has dipped by about 1% from 2023. However, it's worth noting that when this figure is broken down by the t...
March 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) in reintroducing the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA), which would prevent the federal government from mandating project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal projects funded by taxpayers. This legislation would provide more opportunities to bid on government work, increase workforce competition, lower government construction costs, and save taxpayer dollars. Sen. Tuberville c...
March 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump has declared the pardons given by President Biden to the members and staff of the J6 Commission to be "VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by an Autopen." The President went on to say, "In other words, Joe Biden did not sign them but, more importantly, he did not know anything about them!" President Trump made this statement Sunday evening on Truth Social. He also said that the members of...
March 17, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama's labor force participation rate for January held steady at 57.6%. The percentage of prime-age workers by three-tenths of a percentage point to 78.9 % over the year. Prime-age workers are those aged 25-54 years. "We continue to see gains in the participation of prime-age workers in Alabama," said Reed. "That means that more than three out of four of these workers are in the labor fo...
March 20, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Legislature returns on Tuesday, and a group that is seeking to have objectionable pro LGBTQ+ propaganda and sexually explicit materials taken from the children's sections of children's libraries is frustrated that legislation that they have endorsed has not even been considered by the Alabama House of Representatives. Clean Up Alabama is a conservative grassroots group with a singular focus on protecting children from being indoctrinated into bel...
