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Package theft, often referred to as "porch piracy," remains a significant concern in the United States. The rise of e-commerce has led to a substantial increase in residential deliveries, resulting in troubling rates of stolen packages, LA Post reports. There were over 120 million reported package theft incidents in 2023. However, the real number is likely higher due to underreporting, as victims forgo filing reports due to the slim chances of recovery or arrest. The U.S. Postal Inspection...
February 18, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a historic move that underscores his commitment to pro-family policies, President Trump has issued an executive order aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) across the United States. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a fervent advocate for pro-family legislation, has hailed this executive action as the most significant pro-IVF measure ever undertaken at the federal level. This order marks a pivotal moment in the quest to make IVF m...
February 18, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation creating Veterans Service Centers in Alabama. Senate Bill Senate Bill 70 is sponsored by State Senator Andrew Jones (R-Centre) who chairs the Senate Military and Veterans Committee. The bipartisan legislation has passed both the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives. The Senate on Tuesday approved House changes to the bill and has sent the finished legislation to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) f...
February 15, 2025 - Investing in Site Readiness for Long-Term Prosperity In recent years, the state of Alabama has demonstrated a clear commitment to fostering economic growth and development through strategic investments in industrial site readiness. A prime example of this commitment is the SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program, which has been instrumental in positioning Alabama as a leader in industrial site readiness and economic growth. The SEEDS program is...
February 19, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in introducing the Restore Merit to Government Service Act, to bring merit-based hiring back to the federal government and ensure the best-qualified candidates are working in the federal government. This legislation codifies President Trump's Executive Order last month to end discriminatory hiring practices in the federal government and restore merit-based hiring r...
February 20, 2025 - JACKSON, MS - Mississippi's lieutenant governor, Delbert Hosemann, experienced a health scare when he unexpectedly collapsed on the floor of the state Senate chamber on Wednesday. The incident occurred while Hosemann was standing at a podium, addressing the Senate. He suddenly leaned forward and fell to the floor, prompting several individuals to rush to his aid. The Senate convened a recess immediately following the incident. A statement from Hosemann's spokesperson, Hannah...
February 19, 2025 – HANCEVILLE, AL a grand jury has found five Hanceville police officers, including the police chief and a wife of one of the officers, culpable in a wide-ranging set of indictments that include leaving the evidence room so insecure that a police dispatcher died from a drug overdose from narcotics that should have been locked up in the evidence room. The situation is so dire the future of the town's police department appears to be in doubt. Dispatcher Christopher Michael W...
February 19, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Howard Lutnick as U.S. Secretary of Commerce in a surprisingly close vote of 51 to 45. U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) both voted in support of President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce. Senator Britt released a statement supportive of Lutnick and Trump's vision for moving the American economy forward. "Hardworking Americans deserves a U.S. Secretary o...
The average cost of a new car is hovering close to $50,000 these days, and according to the most recent statistics available, even used vehicles average around $30,000. When it comes time to sign your name on the dotted line for a new car, Edmunds shares all available options. If you're considering whether or not to use a credit card, there are two questions to ask. First: Can you buy a car with a credit card? Second: Should you buy a car with a credit card? Can You Buy a Car With a Credit...
February 20, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey today reminded Alabamians about the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. It will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, and concludes at midnight on Sunday, February 23, 2025. "This time of year, you never know what Alabama's weather will bring. We've already seen tornadoes and historic winter storms, and if the groundhog is right, we might not be done yet," said Governor Ivey. "That's why this sales tax holiday...
February 20, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate on voted to confirm Kash Patel as the FBI's ninth director. 51 Republicans Senators voted to confirm Patel as head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Kurkowski (R-Alaska) voted with all Senate Democrats against Patel's confirmation. Patel is a close ally of President Donald J Trump (R). He has long criticized the FBI and its failed investigations into President Trump. U.S. Senators Katie Britt (...
Coloradans often welcome rain storms with the refrain, "We need the moisture." After the deadly floods in September 2013, many Coloradans sang a different tune. Over five days, a slow-moving storm covered some areas of the Front Range with up to 20 inches of rain. Overall, the floods killed 10 people, displaced 18,000, and caused more than $4 billion in damage to more than 17,000 structures, of which 1,882 were completely destroyed, according to the Colorado Division of Homeland Security &...
Cars are such an indelible part of society that they've engendered a few stereotypes: the driver of that Chrysler Pacifica minivan inching along in the right lane is probably a soccer mom, and the driver of the Tesla Model 3 speeding past might be a tech bro with enough disposable income for a home charging port. But how accurate are these assumptions? Since the introduction of Ford's first Model T, companies have competed for consumer pocketbooks with new designs, features, and colors. In...
February 21, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) released a statement after voting yes on the Senate budget in the early morning hours after a marathon overnight Senate session. This budget includes $175 billion to fund President Trump's ongoing efforts to regain control of the U.S. Southern border and increase deportations of people who are illegally here in the country. "77 million Americans delivered a mandate when they voted for President Trump on Nov...
Hidden banking fees, often referred to as "junk fees," silently drain thousands of dollars from businesses each year, with many owners discovering these charges only after they've already impacted their bottom line. Major financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America make billions every year charging consumers and businesses fees. Whether it's a $30 overdraft fee, a 3% foreign transaction charge, or a $25 wire transfer cost, these fees add up quickly for growing co...
In 2024, Ballotpedia tracked 246 recall efforts targeting 383 officials. This was the fewest since 2020 when there were 238 recall efforts targeting 301 officials, and it was the third consecutive year of decline in recall efforts since the 2021 peak when Ballotpedia tracked 357 efforts targeting 545 officials. A total of 77 officials were removed from office through recall elections, representing 20% of the officials targeted. This is the third-highest percentage of officials removed since Ball...
February 21, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday reportedly is reassigning 1,500 FBI agents, staff, and managers from the Bureau's headquarters at the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington D.C. According to original reporting by the Washington Post, 1000 agents and staff are being reassigned to FBI field offices across the country, with that being heavily weighted toward high crime locations. 500 (including some of the Bureau's senior leadership and man...
Hidden banking fees, often referred to as "junk fees," silently drain thousands of dollars from businesses each year, with many owners discovering these charges only after they've already impacted their bottom line. Major financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America make billions every year charging consumers and businesses fees. Whether it's a $30 overdraft fee, a 3% foreign transaction charge, or a $25 wire transfer cost, these fees add up quickly for growing co...
February 13, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D,C. - U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL07) celebrated as the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act passed unanimously in the House Ways and Means Committee. The bipartisan bill is led by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and co-led by Reps. Sewell and David Kustoff (TN-08), would allow taxpayers who have had their tax refunds lost or stolen in the mail to receive a replacement check via direct deposit, something IRS policies and procedures have historically prevented. "...
February 20, 025 – PELL CITY, AL – Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) addressed the St. Clair County Republican Party at their regular February meeting in Pell City. "1998 my first event was a potluck supper in St. Clair County," said Cavanaugh. I was amazed at the attendance. Y'all had 98 people in attendance. Senator Jack Biddle was there." Cavanaugh said that Jane Bishop had prepared beaver for that potluck dinner. As a south Alabama person, she had not exp...
Global consulting firm McKinsey & Company predicted in 2022 that the United States would see a shortfall of 200,000 to 450,000 registered nurses, or RNs, for direct patient care by 2025. It appears the firm was correct. Between 2022 and 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, and Health Resources and Services Administration, or HRSA, noted a 1% increase in RN supply but a 3% increase in demand. The result was a deficit of about 295,800 nurses nationwide, falling within the...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
