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As of September 2024, over 1.8 million people were employed by the federal government of the United States. However, the federal government is far from limited just to Washington D.C. Federal workers are dispersed throughout the nation, albeit unevenly. In turn, large layoffs—whether voluntary or involuntary—may have different consequences for different communities. States with higher rates of federal government job cuts may experience more upcoming volatility in the job and housing mar...
Thinking about getting a business credit card? If you're like most small business owners or solo entrepreneurs, one of your first questions is probably, "What credit score do I need to get approved?" It's a fair question and one that plays a much bigger role than many people realize. Even though business credit cards are designed for company use, most issuers take a close look at your personal credit history before making a decision. That's because many small businesses and startups, especially...
Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...
Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...
Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...
Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...
Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...
Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...
Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...
Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...
Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...
Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...
April 8, 2025 – HOOVER, AL - After a week-long recess, members of the Alabama Legislature returned to work last week, with the $3.7 billion General Fund Budget passing the Alabama House. The Alabama Republican Party on Thursday congratulated the members of the legislature who were honored as ALGOP Defenders of Freedom at the Trump Victory Dinner in Birmingham featuring Donald Trump Jr.. The 2025 Defender of Freedom Award recipients are: Representative Donna Givens & Senator Lance Bell - Sound o...
April 8, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) advocated for improving the U.S.'s ability to build submarines during hearing on the state of nuclear shipbuilding at a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower. Tuberville spoke to several top naval officers in the hearing. They spoke about strategies to better enable submarine and shipbuilding companies, like Mobile's Austal, to give the Navy the best possible product. The United States builds the best sub...
Many government and financial websites are still difficult to use for people with disabilities, especially during tax season. From confusing navigation to inaccessible forms and documents, these barriers make it hard to file taxes or manage finances independently. Tax season is often a source of stress and confusion—from navigating complicated forms to tracking down essential documents. For many Americans, the process has gone digital in recent years, with everything from tax filing to p...
April 9, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, testified before the United States House of Representatives Committee on House Administration's Subcommittee on Elections in a hearing titled, "Revisiting the 2024 Elections with Secretaries of State" yesterday, April 8, 2025. "Since taking office more than half a million ineligible voters have been removed from our state's voter file. Our voter file, which was a bloated mess on the day I took office, is now the most a...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
Pop culture presents the usual suspects when it comes to canine companions. Golden retrievers, German shepherds, Labradors, and poodles, to name a few, are easy to spot and name both on screen and on sidewalks. While no one dog breed should get more love than another, human nature can lead us to play favorites. With 201 registered breeds, some inevitably fall to the bottom. To help understand what guides our choices, Stacker broke down the 50 least popular dog breeds in America in 2024 based on...
Life insurance policies play a significant role in providing financial security for beneficiaries. Over $202 billion dollars is paid out over the course of a year in the United States, according to estimates from the American Council of Life Insurers. But the extent of these payouts and the prevalence of policies vary greatly depending on state. To better understand these trends, SmartAsset examined life insurance data by state, examining average payouts, the number of policies in force per...
April 9, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Rogers spoke at the beginning of a hearing on the U.S. military posture and national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region about the China and North Korean threat. 'Last week, China carried out large-scale military exercises off Taiwan's coast," said Chairman Rogers. "China practiced assaulting maritime and ground targets, and cutting Taiwan off from t...
April 9, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL06) introduced the Retirement Freedom Act, a bill he previously introduced in the 118th Congress. Following the reintroduction of the bill, Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement: "Under current law, seniors are unable to make healthcare decisions for themselves," said Rep. Palmer. "This is completely unacceptable and why I reintroduced the Retirement Freedom Act," said Rep. Palmer. "People should not b...
April 8, 2025 – The Alabama House Health Committee gave a favorable report on a bill that would regulate Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta 10, Delta 12 and other psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp. House Bill 445 (HB 445) is sponsored by State Representative Andy Whitt (R-Harvest). Whitt's legislation would penalize stores that sell psychoactive hemp products to people under 21, strictly regulate the advertising, ban the sale of cannabinoid infused drinks in restaurants and bars and give the A...
In early 2024, the bird influenza that had been spreading across the globe for nearly three decades did something wholly unexpected: It showed up in dairy cows in the Texas Panhandle. A dangerous bird flu, in other words, was suddenly circulating in mammals—mammals with which people have ongoing, extensive contact. "Holy cow," says Thomas Friedrich, a virologist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. "This is how pandemics start." This bird flu, which scientists call highly pathogenic avi...
April 10, 2025 - CULLMAN, AL. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Heath Allbright for Alabama House of Representatives District 11 to replace the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview. Gov. Kay Ivey has set the primary election for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Allbright is a lifelong native of Cullman County. He graduated from Holly Pond High School and received his associates degree in agricultural science from Snead State Community College. He has...
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...
