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August 2, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has secured a slate of funding and policy victories for Alabama in the U.S. Senate's latest appropriations package, covering Veterans Affairs, agriculture, military construction, and rural development initiatives. Among the most notable accomplishments, Sen. Tuberville introduced and passed an amendment requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to periodically report how staffing models are used to improve veteran...
More 16- and 17-year-olds are gaining the right to vote. Could this become the norm? Amid all the worries about the perennially elusive youth vote, there’s a promising trend to talk about: In a growing number of towns and cities across the U.S., 16- and 17-year-olds are gaining the right to vote. The numbers are still small, but the momentum is real. Advocates say it’s about nurturing lifelong voters. Votebeat looks at the growing trend of youth voting. Take Newark, New Jersey, which all...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Montgomery The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million l...
August 1, 2025 - PERRY COUNTY, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is investing nearly $3 million to improve water infrastructure in Alabama's Black Belt through its Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF). The Perry County Water Authority was awarded $2 million and the Town of Carrollton was awarded nearly $1 million. "I am thrilled to announce that the residents of Perry County and Carrollton will soon be getting major upgrades to their...
Undocumented children will be barred from Head Start preschool under new Trump rule Undocumented children will no longer qualify for federally funded preschool through the Head Start program under a major policy shift the Trump administration announced Thursday. In a news release, the Department of Health and Human Services said it was rescinding a nearly 30-year-old interpretation of federal law issued under President Bill Clinton that allowed undocumented immigrants to access certain programs...
August 1, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. labor market showed signs of strain in July 2025, with employers adding just 73,000 jobs, well below economists' expectations of 105,000. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%, reflecting a slowdown in hiring and a broader economic recalibration amid sweeping federal layoffs, aggressive tariff policies, and immigration enforcement. A Disappointing Turn July's job gains marked the weakest monthly performance since early 2020, when the pandemic first...
A contract worker for the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has been charged in the tragic death of a 3-year-old foster child from Bessemer, who was left inside a hot vehicle for hours on July 22, 2025. According to the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, 54-year-old Kela Stanford faces one count of leaving a child or incapacitated person unattended in a motor vehicle resulting in serious physical injury-a Class B felony that carries a potential sentence of two to 20 years in...
Konstantin L // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Tuscaloosa The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million l...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Florence The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million l...
scarp577 // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Mobile The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million listings a...
scarp577 // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Daphne The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million listings a...
Konstantin L // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Dothan The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million listings a...
July 31, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) appeared on ABC News Live's "Prime with Linsey Davis" to address pressing national issues, including the push for transparency surrounding the Epstein files and the merits of the One Big Beautiful Bill. During her interview, Senator Britt emphasized the bipartisan momentum in Congress for providing the American public with answers about the high-profile Epstein case. "The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously adopted an a...
July 28, 2025 - TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - In a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump announced Monday that Russia has "10 to 12 days" to agree to a ceasefire in its ongoing war against Ukraine or face sweeping sanctions and tariffs. The ultimatum, delivered during a press conference alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump Turnberry golf resort, marks a significant escalation in Trump's efforts to broker peace in Eastern Europe. The announcement shortens a...
Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Auburn The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million l...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Birmingham The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million l...
Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Gadsden The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million l...
These 10 states have the healthiest dogs A team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians reviews thousands of photos submitted through Ollie’s health screening service. That’s hundreds of dogs (and their stools) checked and scored for healthy digestion, weight, dental hygiene, and skin and coats. While the team zeroes in on the details of every dog’s screening, when they zoom out, they get a fuller picture of our dogs’ overall health, and interesting trends emerge. One such trend is the cor...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Alabama Over 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration...
States where robocalls and spam texts are rising fastest Despite federal crackdowns and growing public awareness, robocalls and SMS spam are becoming increasingly common in certain parts of the country. Driven by evolving scam tactics and opportunistic targeting, certain states are experiencing an increase in unwanted call and text activity. But which states have it worse than others? And why? PeopleFinders shares what you need to know. The Big Picture: A Nationwide Problem In 2024, Americans...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - State Representative Juandalynn Givan (D-60) has officially entered the race for Mayor of Birmingham, pledging to restore pride, safety, and opportunity across the Magic City. With the municipal election set for August 26, 2025, Givan becomes one of the first challengers to Mayor Randall Woodfin, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to lead Alabama's largest city. Standing in front of Birmingham City Hall on January 1, Givan declared, "It is time for change. It is...
July 31, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – The debate over the death penalty is intensifying in Alabama as Attorney General Steve Marshall has thrown his public support behind legislation that would permit capital punishment for those convicted of raping or sodomizing children under the age of twelve. The proposal, which has gained renewed urgency after a high-profile child exploitation case, would mark a significant expansion of the death penalty in a state already known for its tough-on-crime stance. B...
July 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs has taken a significant step toward broadening healthcare choices for America's veterans by advancing the Veterans Homecare Choice Act, a bill sponsored by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). The legislation is designed to expand care options for veterans by allowing caregiver registries to qualify for the Community Care Network (CCN), a move that could restore flexibility and choice to thousands of veterans seeking...
Steady ship: A guide to navigating market volatility From a macroeconomic perspective, this year has been anything but straightforward for many business leaders. New economic policies in 2025, including proposed and implemented tariffs, have contributed to market volatility and negative economic sentiment; both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq have experienced historic rallies one day and huge selloffs the next, while the yield curve has steepened sharply. Those swings have founders...
What to do if a “prior authorization” is making it difficult to get your medication Have you ever walked into the pharmacy and been told that your prescription requires a prior authorization? But your healthcare professional prescribed something for you, and you brought in your prescription — shouldn’t that be enough? What exactly is a prior authorization, and why can’t you just pick up your prescription? GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, shares what you need to know about the prior...
