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In Idaho, homes have become 90% more expensive relative to income over the past decade. That's not a typo. A state once considered a haven of relative affordability is now one of the starkest examples of America's housing crisis. In 2013, home values in the state were a little over 3 times the median annual household income. By 2023, they had risen to 6 times the household income. But Idaho is hardly an outlier. A new analysis from the real estate agency immoverkauf24 in collaboration with the...
April 16, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a 15-state letter urging the Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs of the nation's leading companies, to abandon unlawful and racially discriminatory DEI initiatives. Many of the Roundtable's members have replaced free-market principles with costly and divisive DEI policies that cannot be squared with federal law. The letter argues that the Business Roundtable should prioritize its stated mission of f...
April 15, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Senate concurred with House changes to the Teacher's workman's compensation bill. Presently Alabama teachers and education workers do not have workman's compensation insurance. This legislation would change that. Senate Bill 1 (SB1) is sponsored by state Senator Sam Givhan (R-Madison). "This is our PEEHIP workman's comp bill," said Sen. Givhan. "I want to thank everyone for their help on this bill. When people ask me why I am carrying this bill, I t...
Romantic love may come and go, but finding the Thelma to your Louise is forever. Friends—besties, squads, workplace buddies, college roommates—play a unique role in our lives. They're companions and confidants; they share our stories and know us better than we know ourselves. Whether they show up in real life or drop the perfect response in the group chat, having a friend who just gets it is priceless. Still, in a nation grappling with social isolation and a loneliness public health crisis, a t...
At 34, Natalie, a doctor from Oregon, was struggling to build the family she longed for. At times, her sense of helplessness was overwhelming. "All my friends had kids; they were all having their baby showers and their first birthdays. And you know, that stereotype about babies is everywhere. You couldn't get away from it," she told Stacker. After trying to conceive for a year, Natalie turned to in vitro fertilization. However, her choices were limited since her insurance covered just three...
April 16, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall stands with 22 state attorneys general in commending Senators who are advancing the Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act ("FIRM Act") in Congress. The bill would bar federal regulators from relying on the concept of "reputational risk," which has been used to pressure financial institutions to deny services to people based on their politics. The Act would help rein in such de-banking. "Americans should n...
SearchGPT is a search engine created by OpenAI. It differs from search engines like Google and Bing because, at the foundational level, they are looking for specific words that match the search terms. Instead, SearchGPT uses AI to understand the intent behind a user's query and delivers direct answers, not just a list of relevant websites with possible answers to the query that require the user to visit and search each listed site for the answer, Consultwebs explains. SearchGPT also cites its...
New Jersey's Democratic state government trifecta is somewhat vulnerable in 2025, and a new Democratic trifecta in Virginia is a moderate possibility according to Ballotpedia's 2025 trifecta vulnerability ratings. A state government trifecta occurs when one party holds the governorship and majorities in both state legislative chambers. Ballotpedia's annual trifecta vulnerability ratings estimate the chances of trifectas breaking and forming. Our assessment of gubernatorial races is based on race...
It has been 3 months since President Trump has entered the White House. In less than 100 days, President Trump and his administration have already identified more than $155 billion in government waste, fraud, and abuse that has gone unchecked for decades. One of the most shocking discoveries to-date has been the corruption within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Biden administration. Thanks to the great work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the...
April 18, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama's labor force participation rate for March increased to 57.8%, up from 57.7% last month and 57.4% in March 2024. The percentage of prime-age workers held steady at 78.8%. Prime-age workers are those aged 25-54 years. "We continue to show improvement in our labor force participation numbers," said Reed. "We are working continuously to bring in new segments of the population and i...
The Trump administration announced on March 26 a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts, aiming to bolster U.S. manufacturing and protect national security. Unsurprisingly, it sent shockwaves through the automotive industry and financial markets—consumers rushed to buy cars ahead of potential price hikes, and investors scrambled to assess the fallout. According to Finder data, there was plenty of fallout. To add to the uncertainty, on April 14, President Donald T...
In a small recording studio near Nashville, Tennessee, conservative activist Kelly Schenkoske urged an online audience of parents to scour school district websites for contracts that mention social and emotional learning. "Social-emotional learning is far more than just kindness," Schenkoske said. "It is a bait and switch." The bait, according to Schenkoske and other panelists at the recent Moms for Liberty training event, is small shifts in the school day to introduce students to lessons about...
The Alabama Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is excited to improve the experience for its participants by introducing the WICShopper app for smartphones and other devices. This new app has taken the place of the former Alabama WIC app, providing a valuable resource for participants to build and maintain healthy eating habits. The WICShopper app makes it easy for Alabama WIC participants to keep track of their benefits in real-time, helping them stay updated on eligibility and monthly...
In the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed as first-line treatments. Among the most popular SSRIs are Zoloft (sertraline) and Lexapro (escitalopram)—each with its own strengths, side effect profiles, and clinical indications. While both drugs are designed to regulate serotonin levels in the brain, understanding their nuanced differences can help patients and clinicians make informed treatment decis...
The Trump administration announced on March 26 a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts, aiming to bolster U.S. manufacturing and protect national security. Unsurprisingly, it sent shockwaves through the automotive industry and financial markets—consumers rushed to buy cars ahead of potential price hikes, and investors scrambled to assess the fallout. According to Finder data, there was plenty of fallout. To add to the uncertainty, on April 14, President Donald T...
Way.com compiled data on parking rates and options at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport. Parking options range from more convenient and expensive options on-site to cheaper parking lots that may require a taxi or shuttle. On-site parking options at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport range in price from $10 to $24. Around the country, airport parking lots cost anywhere from $5 to $168. Surprisingly the most expensive airport parking lot is in Denver, not in New York Cit...
For founders, entrepreneurs, and other business owners, access to capital often determines the difference between thriving and merely surviving. While personal credit scores may help launch a venture, establishing business credit creates financial flexibility, reduces personal liability, and unlocks growth opportunities that remain inaccessible to companies without established credit histories. Yet many business owners find themselves asking a critical question: How long does it take to build...
For middle-class Americans, the dream has long been a life of reasonable comfort—a stable home, the ability to save enough money to retire, and enough left over for periodic splurges like family vacations, updated cars, or home improvements. But with living costs surging over the past few years, that dream is getting pricier. The latest data shows that the income needed to maintain a middle-class status has climbed, reflecting both inflation and shifting wages across the U.S. Using Pew R...
The high cost of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) care can be a significant barrier for people and families who need support. According to recent data, these services average $6,567 (0–5 years), $9,053 (age 6–17 years), and $13,580 (18+ years) per year and can increase further for individuals with co-occurring conditions or other health needs. While all 50 U.S. states have laws requiring private insurers to cover some level of autism-related care, coverage details vary, and out-of-pocket cos...
April 21, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - In accordance with the Presidential proclamation, Governor Ivey has authorized flags be flown at half-staff effective immediately on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex in Montgomery and throughout the state of Alabama until the day of interment of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Argentina of Italian immigrant parents, Pope Francis was the first head of the Catholic Church from the Americas. He...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries at an unprecedented pace, especially in the hard-hit manufacturing space. From supply chain automation to predictive maintenance, manufacturing is experiencing a surge in efficiency-driven innovation. However, there's a critical area where AI has barely made an impact: the daily work experience of frontline employees, who comprise an estimated 70% of the U.S. workforce. Despite being the backbone of manufacturing and logistics,...
March 25, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday released the final report of the Governor's Task Force on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). The task force was created by executive order (Executive Order 738) in February 2024 to understand how state executive-branch agencies are currently using GenAI, to encourage the responsible and effective use of the technology and to recommend policies and procedures for its use in the executive branch going forward. "Here in A...
With time until Tax Day running short, Range explains how to submit a six-month federal filing extension in four simple steps, followed by advice on state tax extensions and navigating the tax-filing implications of complex financial situations. Federal Tax Extension Process Step 1: Prepare Form 4868 Form 4868 is the "Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." This form extends your filing deadline to Oct. 15, 2025. Step 2: Calculate Your Estimated...
As more Americans become aware of the importance of mental health, work-life balance has become a priority for many working individuals. This makes sense, considering Americans working a traditional 40-hour workweek spend nearly 2,000 hours at work annually. Technological advances like smartphones, email, and work-messaging platforms have allowed for near-constant contact between bosses and employees. At the same time, the rise of remote work and working with colleagues across time zones has...
Insulin resistance is a growing health concern worldwide, linked to a variety of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Alzheimer's disease, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disorders. As medical professionals and researchers continue searching for effective treatments, a drug called Ozempic (semaglutide) has emerged as a potential therapy. Originally approved for type 2 diabetes management, Ozempic has shown promising results in improving insulin...
