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January 29, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that, if enacted, would make it illegal for any person to smoke or vape marijuana in any motor vehicle when a child under 19 is present. This applies whether the vehicle is moving or parked, and whether the car's windows are open or closed. House Bill 72 is sponsored by state Representative Patrick Sellers (D-Birmingham). Sellers explained that HB72 is a "Bill that deals with smoking marijuana with kids in...
How single Americans are spending Valentine’s Day with their dogs Valentine’s Day is traditionally associated with candlelit dinners, heart-shaped chocolates, and romantic gestures between couples. But for a growing number of single Americans, Feb. 14 looks a little different — and a lot furrier. Instead of swiping for last-minute dates or stressing over dinner reservations, more people are choosing to spend Valentine’s Day with the one companion who always offers unconditional love: their d...
Restomod rising: How modern reliability upgrades are impacting classic car values The classic car market has changed significantly in the past two decades, with various forces exerted upon it from within and without, leaving it almost unrecognizable today compared with how things stood at the turn of the millennium. The most pronounced and widely covered shift in this period stems from older vehicles moving from money-losing passion projects to investment prospects. Along with other asset...
January 30, 2026 – The Alabama House of Representatives voted to end the requirement that the University of Alabama have a stand-alone school of social work. House Bill 152 (HB152) was sponsored by state Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). Rep. Garrett explained that in their discussion with the University of Alabama about proposed outcome based funding for the university that University of officials brought up that they are required by law to have a stand alone school of social work. H...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The National Parents Organization (NPO) has formally endorsed Rep. Kenneth Paschal's reintroduction of the Best Interest of the Child Protection Act, a bipartisan proposal aimed at updating Alabama's decades‑old child custody laws and improving outcomes for families across the state. NPO leaders said they encouraged Paschal to bring the bill back after receiving extensive positive feedback from Kentucky, where similar shared‑parenting reforms enacted in 2018 have been cre...
January 27, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to pass HB41, a sweeping criminal‑justice measure that would allow courts to sentence perpetrators to the death penalty for individuals convicted of first‑degree rape, first‑degree sodomy, or sexual torture when the victim is under 12 years of age. The bill, formally titled the Child Predator Death Penalty Act, represents one of the most aggressive sentencing expansions in recent Alabama legislative history. HB41 is s...
How credit card limits work, and why they’re risky Getting approved for a higher credit card limit is exciting. When you’re given access to a high spending limit, it’s tempting to take advantage of that access. If your creditor thinks you can handle it, why not use the fund you’ve been cleared to access? Unfortunately, just because you can spend more, doesn’t mean you should. In fact, that mentality could be keeping you stuck in debt. Accredited Debt Relief breaks down how credit card limits ar...
The hidden cost of your commute: Why new builds closer in may be more affordable than resale homes If you are choosing between a cheaper resale home that is farther out of the city and a pricier new-construction home closer to work and other amenities, which option is more affordable? Spoiler alert: The lower sticker price isn’t always the least expensive over time. While house hunters often dial in on list price and mortgage rates to determine a potential home’s affordability, those costs are o...
January 27, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – On Friday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl unexpectedly qualified to run for Lieutenant Governor – giving up his post as chairman. Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) – who has been running for Lt. Gov. for the last seven months – angrily denounced Wahl. "By entering this race, Nehemiah Wahl has, once again, betrayed his obligation to the Alabama Republican Party," said Allen in a statement. "Instead of living up to his duty to promote Republica...
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala., Jan. 28 - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Republican Patrick Johnson for House District 8 in Morgan County. The Republican Primary Election is May 19. "Patrick grew up on a farm and is a small business owner who knows the needs of both business and agriculture," said Mike Reeves, president of the Morgan County Farmers Federation. "He will carry that experience and knowledge to Montgomery to represent us in the Legislature." Johnson graduated...
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined fellow members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee in unveiling a new task force designed to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse across major federal programs. The initiative comes as lawmakers intensify scrutiny of how taxpayer dollars are managed, particularly in light of high‑profile fraud cases involving federal child‑care funding in Minnesota during Governor Tim Walz's tenure. The task force wil...
As Amazon’s marketplace grows, sellers face new compliance challenges Amazon accounts for 40% of all e-commerce revenue in the United States. While the online retail giant’s dominance has continued to grow for more than two decades, the way Amazon operates its marketplace has changed significantly. In 2010, third-party sellers (independent merchants selling products on Amazon) were responsible for roughly one-third of all units sold on the platform, according to Marketplace Pulse data. Tod...
The state of home insurance in 2026: Increasing rates, climate change, and consumer frustration Rate increases over the past few years have been hitting homeowners hard, thanks to increasingly volatile weather, inflation, and other factors. 2026 should see stabilization in the home insurance market, but, depending on where you live, you probably shouldn’t count on seeing lower rates on your renewal. The Consumer Federation of America’s April 2025 report, Overburdened, found that U.S. hom...
6 signs your dog is feeling lonely Our dogs might not play “Creep” by Radiohead while baking and then subsequently eat an entire boxed cake recipe when they’re lonely, but that doesn’t mean they don’t feel it. Like all of us, dogs require a certain level of socialization — both with their own kind and with their humans. And when those needs go unmet, they can start feeling agitated and, to borrow a label from Thom Yorke, act like total weirdos. Loneliness, as we understand it, is a bit of a hu...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock The 30 cities in Alabama where homes are selling the fastest If you're buying or selling a home in Alabama in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause. Nationwide, housing markets are generally...
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing focused on expanding school choice. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville asked the witnesses questions related to how school choice is preparing the next generation for the future. In addition, Sen. Tuberville joined his colleagues to introduce a resolution designating Jan. 25-31, 2026, as National School Choice Week. Read excerpts from the hearing b...
AI for feedback without fear: A trust-and-compliance checklist for HR teams Artificial intelligence has slowly woven itself into the fabric of industries across the globe, and human resources is no exception. Engagement surveys and pulse feedback, recognition engines, performance scoring, and even general employee sentiment monitoring are ripe for AI to make waves. 2026 won’t be a free-for-all, though. HR teams are tasked with deploying AI in a responsible way. WorkTango has examined the key d...
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