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WASHINGTON, D.C., August 19, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) commended U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) for introducing Lulu's Law in the U.S. House of Representatives. Senator Britt wrote and introduced Lulu's Law in the Senate. The bill is named in honor of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin from Mountain Brook, Alabama who was attacked by a shark while visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast. Their legislation, which is cosponsored by the entire Alabama House delegation, would codify s...
The Democratic National Convention begins today Democrats from across the nation are in Chicago today to begin their national convention and formally nominate Vice President Kamala D. Harris and Tim Waltz as their 2024 presidential ticket. President Joseph R. Biden (D) will speak tonight to formally hand off the torch to Harris. Biden had been the presumptive nominee just four weeks ago; but was forced to withdraw by powerful Democratic elites, including former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi...
As governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz relied on his experience as a former high school teacher and football coach to champion education in his home state. Now, he may have the opportunity to impact education policy from the White House as Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' running mate. Harris on Aug. 6 picked Walz, 60, as her choice for vice president, according to The Associated Press. As BestColleges reports, Walz, who earned a bachelor's degree from Chadron State College in...
There's not much worse than seeing police car lights in your rearview mirror as you're being signaled to pull over. A speeding ticket with a hefty fine is a financial pain that you can no doubt do without. If you've recently received a speeding ticket, you may be wondering whether this will affect the average car insurance rates you pay with your insurance company. The short answer is that you may not necessarily see an increase at all, although there are some circumstances where you will....
Gasoline prices haven't changed much in several weeks, and on average they sit about 45 cents lower than this same time last year. For the majority of the season, filling up the tank has cost as much—if not less—than it did last summer, according to AAA data. That trend may continue as the weather cools down and seasonal travel demand falls. Hurricane Ernesto veered away from the U.S. this week and spared drivers the impact of damaged oil and gas infrastructure, even if it is causing tur...
Gasoline prices haven't changed much in several weeks, and on average they sit about 45 cents lower than this same time last year. For the majority of the season, filling up the tank has cost as much—if not less—than it did last summer, according to AAA data. That trend may continue as the weather cools down and seasonal travel demand falls. Hurricane Ernesto veered away from the U.S. this week and spared drivers the impact of damaged oil and gas infrastructure, even if it is causing tur...
Gasoline prices haven't changed much in several weeks, and on average they sit about 45 cents lower than this same time last year. For the majority of the season, filling up the tank has cost as much—if not less—than it did last summer, according to AAA data. That trend may continue as the weather cools down and seasonal travel demand falls. Hurricane Ernesto veered away from the U.S. this week and spared drivers the impact of damaged oil and gas infrastructure, even if it is causing tur...
Gasoline prices haven't changed much in several weeks, and on average they sit about 45 cents lower than this same time last year. For the majority of the season, filling up the tank has cost as much—if not less—than it did last summer, according to AAA data. That trend may continue as the weather cools down and seasonal travel demand falls. Hurricane Ernesto veered away from the U.S. this week and spared drivers the impact of damaged oil and gas infrastructure, even if it is causing tur...
Gasoline prices haven't changed much in several weeks, and on average they sit about 45 cents lower than this same time last year. For the majority of the season, filling up the tank has cost as much—if not less—than it did last summer, according to AAA data. That trend may continue as the weather cools down and seasonal travel demand falls. Hurricane Ernesto veered away from the U.S. this week and spared drivers the impact of damaged oil and gas infrastructure, even if it is causing tur...
Gasoline prices haven't changed much in several weeks, and on average they sit about 45 cents lower than this same time last year. For the majority of the season, filling up the tank has cost as much—if not less—than it did last summer, according to AAA data. That trend may continue as the weather cools down and seasonal travel demand falls. Hurricane Ernesto veered away from the U.S. this week and spared drivers the impact of damaged oil and gas infrastructure, even if it is causing tur...
Gasoline prices haven't changed much in several weeks, and on average they sit about 45 cents lower than this same time last year. For the majority of the season, filling up the tank has cost as much—if not less—than it did last summer, according to AAA data. That trend may continue as the weather cools down and seasonal travel demand falls. Hurricane Ernesto veered away from the U.S. this week and spared drivers the impact of damaged oil and gas infrastructure, even if it is causing tur...
Gasoline prices haven't changed much in several weeks, and on average they sit about 45 cents lower than this same time last year. For the majority of the season, filling up the tank has cost as much—if not less—than it did last summer, according to AAA data. That trend may continue as the weather cools down and seasonal travel demand falls. Hurricane Ernesto veered away from the U.S. this week and spared drivers the impact of damaged oil and gas infrastructure, even if it is causing tur...
Gasoline prices haven't changed much in several weeks, and on average they sit about 45 cents lower than this same time last year. For the majority of the season, filling up the tank has cost as much—if not less—than it did last summer, according to AAA data. That trend may continue as the weather cools down and seasonal travel demand falls. Hurricane Ernesto veered away from the U.S. this week and spared drivers the impact of damaged oil and gas infrastructure, even if it is causing turbulence...
Gasoline prices haven't changed much in several weeks, and on average they sit about 45 cents lower than this same time last year. For the majority of the season, filling up the tank has cost as much—if not less—than it did last summer, according to AAA data. That trend may continue as the weather cools down and seasonal travel demand falls. Hurricane Ernesto veered away from the U.S. this week and spared drivers the impact of damaged oil and gas infrastructure, even if it is causing tur...
To be a top earner in these states, your annual salary will need to top $1 million The U.S. median income is around $75,000, with half of Americans earning less than that. High-income earners, on the other hand, can make 10 times that – or more. This top 1% also makes up a disproportionately large part of the tax base, with their incomes generally putting them in the highest federal tax bracket rate at 37%. While state and local level taxes may impact the spread of high earners in those a...
Over the last three decades, the rising cost of living has been weighing on Americans. The situation became even more dire in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Record-setting inflation rates in 2022 and stagnating or falling salaries during the same period have burdened U.S. residents. The size of the middle class shrunk by 10 percentage points between 1971 and 2023, while lower-income American households grew from 27% to 30%, according to Pew Research. An unaffordable housing market coupled...
August 19, 2024 - (Dallas County, Alabama) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced temporary restraining orders (TRO) have been obtained against five illegal gambling facilities in Selma. "These facilities are operating with complete disregard to Alabama law," said AG Marshall. Monday's raids were in conjunction with the Dallas County Sheriff's office and the Dallas County District Attorney's office. "I applaud Dallas County Sheriff Granthum's dedication to combat this blight, a...
A delegation from the Alabama Department of Commerce attended the Farnborough International Air Show in Great Britain back in July. Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair wrote on Tuesday that she and her team return from that conference eyeing aerospace growth. "A working team from the Alabama Department of Commerce participated in last month's Farnborough International Airshow with a simple mission: build on the strong growth that is propelling the state's aerospace sector forward," said...
On Sunday, August 20, 2024 veteran Alabama Gazette writer Martha Poole Simmons was formally inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Simmons was nominated by Carver D.K. Papke. Simmons lives in Montgomery. From the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony program, "Martha Poole Simmons serves Armed Forces veterans through the American Red Cross and by writing articles for the Alabama Gazette. Simmons has presented at meetings for the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter...
Birmingham, AL – Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) is proud to announce that eight students from Alabama's Sixth District have been accepted to United States Service Academies. They will continue their education at one of the Service Academies and subsequently serve at least five years in the U.S. military. "Nominating outstanding students to the U.S. Service Academies is one of the most serious responsibilities and highest honors of my job," said Rep. Palmer. "These young people are our future...
Today, Constellium announced a new project to construct a state-of-the-art casting center right here in Alabama's 4th Congressional District. This casting center will significantly increase Constellium's ability to convert recycled scrap aluminum into rolling ingot. The casting center will also play an important role in providing aluminum products that will contribute to both national security and the safeguarding of our critical infrastructure sectors. Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (AL-04)...
State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R - Auburn) has been appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to the 18-member board of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and attended his first meeting of the panel in Huntsville on Wednesday. Officially known by state statute as the "Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission," the board oversees operations of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center museum and its affiliates - Space Camp, Aviation Challenge, U.S. Cyber Camp, and Robotics Camp. "Alabama built the rockets that carried men to...
Montgomery - House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R - Hartselle) announced on Thursday that State Rep. James Lomax (R - Huntsville) and State Rep. Kerry "Bubba" Underwood (R - Tuscumbia) have been named as co-chairs of the House Republican Caucus Platform Committee. The committee plays a large role in determining the bills, measures, resolutions, and initiatives that will be included in the House Republican Caucus' official legislative agenda and command first priority when the upcoming 2025...
Late on Monday night, a teary-eyed President Joseph R. Biden (D) spoke to the Democratic National Convention just four weeks after former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and other Democratic elites forced Biden to end his bid for a second term in the White House. Democrats chose to replace their nominee not just because Biden – age 81 – is suffering from cognitive decline, but also because of the scandals swirling around the President and his family. Earlier in that day, Hou...
On Monay, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that she has set the time frame for the execution of Carey Grayson. This will be just the second time that the state has used nitrogen hypoxia to execute a condemned man. Grayson's execution is set to occur beginning 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024 and expiring Friday, November 22. The governor has sent a letter to Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm, as well as the Supreme Court's order informing them of her...
