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With drug overdose rates skyrocketing—deaths jumped from 8.2 per 100,000 people in 2002 to 32.6 in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—more attention than ever is focused on how to treat the public health crisis of addiction. Roughly 17% of the U.S. population (48.5 million people aged 12 and up) had a substance use disorder in 2023, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health—but most did not r...
January 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden announced today that Alabama's labor force participation rate for December increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 57.7%. Over the year, this percentage has increased by three-tenths of a percentage point. The percentage of prime-age workers remained steady over the month at 78.9%. Over the year, this number increased by four-tenths of a percentage point from 78.5%. Prime-age workers are those aged 25-54 y...
January 22, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Will Sellers was recently sworn into his second term on the Alabama Supreme Court. Governor Kay Ivey appointed Sellers in 2017. He was elected in 2018 and was re-elected in 2024. His current term will conclude in 2031. At the simple ceremony, Justice Sellers said, "I'm thankful to Gov. Ivey who initially appointed me to this position and I'm grateful to the people of Alabama who re-elected me for another 6 years. S...
January 23, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor in support of Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense Tuberville said that Hegseth will bring much-needed change to the Department of Defense. Sen. Tuberville addressed legislation he reintroduced on Wednesday, the Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act. Tuberville said that the FARM Act will help secure America's agricultural industry and food supply cha...
January 24, 2025 - Washington, D.C. – Republicans in the U.S. Senate worked late into the night to get around Democrats procedural delay tactics in order to confirm Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense. Three Republican Senators broke ranks with President Donald J. Trump (R) to vote with Democrats in opposition to Hegseth. These were Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Susan Collins (Maine) and Mitch McConnell (Kentucky). The tie forced newly sworn in Vice President John David "J.D." Vance to ste...
January 25, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate confirmed South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) to be Homeland Security Secretary. Noem was confirmed with bipartisan support 59 to 34. Both U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) supported Noem's confirmation. Britt is the chair of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. She released a statement after the Senate confirmed Noem: "After four y...
January 24, 2025 - Washington, DC – Democratic leadership has announced that Congressman Shomari Figures (D-AL02) will serve as the Vice Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. This makes Figures the number two Democrat on the committee that will be at the center of addressing key infrastructure issues in Alabama, including securing funding for the critically important I-10 Bay Bridge project in Mobile. "I am incredibly grateful to Tran...
January 27, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama House Republican Caucus announced on Monday its 2025 "Alabama Values" legislative agenda and statement of principles, a list of conservative issues and initiatives that the body's supermajority will prioritize for passage when the Legislature convenes in Montgomery for its regular session on February 4. "The 'Alabama Values' name represents the conservative beliefs and values that most Alabamians embrace, but, at the same time, it also represents...
Buying a new SUV can be stressful for a lot of reasons. One of the biggest is not necessarily knowing if your purchase will be reliable for you during your ownership. While this is always something to consider when buying a vehicle, you can rest easier knowing that, for the most part, vehicles are generally very reliable these days, with most issues stemming from things like infotainment. Still, for the sake of research, Edmunds provides more information. First, it's important to note that...
The new year doesn't necessarily bring about a shift in scam tactics. In fact, over the years, many scams have slowly evolved as scammers incorporate new technology and play off of the most recent major events. But there is a general sense that scams and fraud have become increasingly common around the world. The Global Anti-Scam Alliance, or GASA, reports that over $1.03 trillion was lost to scammers in 2024. Scammers almost always have the same goal—to get people's personal information or m...
A business credit card can affect your personal credit score, but it depends on the type of card, how the provider reports your card activity to credit bureaus, and how you use the card. Understanding How Business Credit Cards Can Affect Your Personal Credit Score If you apply for a business credit card, your personal credit score will likely take a temporary hit due to a hard inquiry from the credit card issuer, Ramp reports. However, the impact is usually minor and brief. This is because b...
January 27, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor's Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that in December 2024, there were 68,534 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly decrease of 6.2%. The five occupations with the most online job ads are for Registered Nurses, Retail Salespersons, Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, and Fast Food and Counter Workers with 11,388 ads placed for t...
January 27, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. To increase public awareness of radon and to promote testing and mitigation, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is offering one free radon test kit per Alabama household as part of an initiative to reduce dangerous radon exposure. Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be seen or smelled. It is produced when uranium breaks down in soil and water. Radon is harmlessly dispersed in outdoor...
It's easy to think that workers care the most about pay-after all, that's typically why they work. But equally important to most workers are the company's health benefits. In fact, 73% of small business owners said offering competitive benefits is critical to their company's survival, reports Thatch. Employee benefits like health insurance, retirement accounts, and paid time off aim to help employees stay healthy, financially stable, and able to succeed. Those that offer strong benefits often...
January 28, 2025 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) was announced as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. As the leader of this subcommittee, Sen. Tuberville will lead the charge on staffing key Department of Defense (DOD) military and civilian personnel, policies, compensation and benefits, and military nominations. He will provide oversight on a wide range of military budget accounts and various DOD offices and agencies. His work will ensure s...
Dog owners know leashing up to walk their canine companion is an essential part of being a dog parent, but those routine treks can become boring for owners and pups alike. A local dog park where canines can run leash-free can give owners and their pooch a much-needed change of scenery, healthy outdoor fun and exercise for the pup, and many other benefits. Socializing with other canines can help dogs exhibit fewer behavioral problems and often lead to more positive interactions with humans,...
January 28, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced three appointments to fill vacancies in district judgeship and district attorney positions across the state of Alabama. Baldwin County District Judgeship Governor Ivey has appointed Ashley W. Siebert as District Judge for the 28th Judicial Circuit in Baldwin County. Siebert, a graduate of Auburn University and the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery, will replace retiring Baldwin County District Judge M...
On the heels of yet another mass school shooting in Georgia in September and in Madison, Wisconsin in December, the nation's gun violence epidemic will be a key issue in the coming years, with half of Americans in agreement that gun violence is a major problem, according to the Pew Research Center. Almost 10,500 children and teens were killed as a result of gun violence in the U.S. between 2020 and 2022, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. That's more than the 9,928...
January 27, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) expressed her relief that the Air Force has restored the story of the Tuskegee Airmen to the Air Force curriculum. The story of the World War II Black fighter pilots who were trained at a field in Tuskegee, Alabama was briefly removed as the Air Force was removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) material from the curriculum to comply with an executive order from President Donald J. Trump (R). "While I am relieved that...
Medication is not always necessary or the best choice for treating a vision problem, and sometimes, medication isn't an option at all. But in many cases, it can certainly help with vision problems, SaveHealth reports. Conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and corneal abrasions sometimes require medications to cure the condition, slow its progression, or prevent further complications. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, usually due to high pressure in the...
Starting a small business and eventually making it big has long been synonymous with the American Dream. In fact, in 2018-2019, 62% of adults viewed entrepreneurship as a promising career path. By 2023, this belief translated into action for many with a record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications filed across the country. But starting a small business is no small feat, and finding just the right spot to set up shop can make all the difference. With this in mind, CoworkingCafe set out...
Filing small business taxes for the first time (or any time, really) can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to totally ruin your month. While the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, is going to want to account for your earnings, they try to make it easy for you by providing in-depth resources on taxes for small business owners—and you can complete most federal tax returns online. If you're just getting started and this is your first year filing taxes as an entrepreneur, NEXT will help you get s...
January 25, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Scott Bessent to be the Treasury Secretary. Bessent is the latest Trump nominee to be confirmed. Both U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) supported Bessent's confirmation. Bessent's nomination was confirmed by a very bipartisan vote of 68 to 29. Senator Britt released a statement after voting to confirm Scott Bessent to be President Trump's Secretary of the Treasury. "After meeting wit...
January 28, 2025 – WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Sean Duffy to be the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Duffy's confirmation is the seventh member of the Trump cabinet to be confirmed by the Senate. Both U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) voted in favor of Duffy. Senator released a following statement after voting to confirm former-U.S. Representative Sean Duffy to be President Trump's Secretary of Transportation. Duffy's nomination was...
January 28, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor in support of President Donald J. Trump's (R) efforts to restore the integrity of America's immigration system. This effort to pass meaningful, targeted immigration enforcement bills began last week with the passage of the Laken Riley Act. "January 2025 has been a turning point for the United States of America," said Senator Britt on the Senate floor. " . . . Not only did President Trump turn o...
