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March 7, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL. – The Alabama House of Representatives Ways and Means Education Committee carried over a controversial bill, opposed by immigrant rights groups, that would have put a fee on international wire transfers. The move was touted as an anti-illegal immigration bill. House Bill 297 (HB297) is sponsored by State Representative Jennifer Fidler (R-Fairhope). Fidler said that the wire transfer fee would affect individuals who are using a service such as Western Union, MoneyG...
March 6, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL. – The Alabama House of Representatives passed Governor Kay Ivey's (R) hostile takeover of the Alabama department of Veterans Affairs legislation with little discussion. Senate Bill 67 (SB67) was sponsored by State Representative Andrew Jones (R-Centre) and carried in the House by State Representative Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville). The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs was created by veterans following World War II and for seventy years has been a nonpartisan age...
March 6, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) in reintroducing the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act. This legislation would benefit American families, farmers, and rural communities nationwide by providing greater flexibility to more financial institutions to offer affordable lines of credit to rural and agricultural borrowers. Senator Tuberville cosponsored this legislation in the 118th Congress. "As Ala...
Considering a Republican candidate won the United States presidential election in November 2024, it's easy to assume most Americans identify as Republicans. The data, however, tells a different story. According to Gallup, 28% of Americans considered themselves Democrats in 2024, the same percentage who identified as Republicans. A far greater number (43%) identified as Independents. When choosing between the two major parties, Gallup's data shows that 45% of Americans lean toward Democratic valu...
March 7, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) accepted the "Outstanding New Member of Congress" award from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). This award recognizes a member of Congress who is in, or has recently completed, their first term and has already proven to be a reliable partner for agriculture. "I am honored to receive the 'Outstanding New Member of Congress' award from the American Farm Bureau Federation," said Senator Britt. "The importance of our f...
March 5, 2025 – The Alabama House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for prosectors to punish persons who make terroristic threats against schools. House Bill 233 (HB233) is sponsored by State Representative Alan Baker (R-Brewton). Baker said that HB233 deals making it easier to prosecute persons who are making terrorist threats against schools. "This would allow a district attorney to bring charges for making a terrorist threat against a school without p...
March 5, 2025 – MOBILE, AL – The Mobile community was rocked by the news that VT Aerospace was closing its operations at Mobile's Brookley Aeroplex costing the city of Mobile 290 jobs. Mobile Mayor Stephen Nodine blamed the lack of leadership for the company moving those jobs elsewhere. Nodine was formerly the Chairman of the Mobile County Commission. At that time Airbus was attempting to obtain a tanker contract from the Air Force – a contract they ultimately lost despite problems with the B...
Gasoline prices have remained relatively flat compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by more than 25 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.11, with Mississippi seeing the cheapest state-level prices at $2.65 and California with the most expensive at $4.75. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded this week to impose 25% tariffs on the two neighboring...
Gasoline prices have remained relatively flat compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by more than 25 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.11, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.41 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.17. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded this week to impose 25% tariffs on...
Gasoline prices have remained relatively flat compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by more than 25 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.11, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.41 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.17. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded this week to impose 25% tariffs on...
Gasoline prices have remained relatively flat compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by more than 25 cents per gallon since last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.11, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.41 and Lihue, Hawaii, with the most expensive at $5.17. After a monthlong pause on tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, the Trump administration proceeded this week to impose 25% tariffs on...
March 6, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today commended the Alabama Senate for its swift approval of Senate Bill 178, also known as the Speedy Trial Act. This critical legislation is designed to expedite trials for violent criminal cases, reduce court backlogs, and ensure swift justice for victims. Sponsored by Senate Judiciary Chairman Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), the bill now moves to the Alabama House for consideration. "Today's action by the Senate sends a s...
MARCH 5, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee voted to reject legislation that would have charged $5 a year on every car license plate in the state to fund public transportation. Senate Bill 11 (SB11) is sponsored by state Senator Linda Coleman Madison (D-Birmingham). "Alabama has let billions of dollars go back to the federal government because we do not have a dedicated funding source for public transportation," said Sen. Coleman Madison. Sen. Col...
As winter's last shadows recede and the first hints of spring emerge, a time-honored tradition begins to take shape across American homes: spring cleaning. While it may involve scrubbing corners, organizing closets, and clearing the accumulation of winter's dust and clutter from your home, Blueprint, a therapist-enablement technology platform, explains how research has revealed that your physical environment is deeply connected to your mental state, and that this annual ritual is doing more...
March 4, 1025 - BALDWIN COUNTY, AL – Christina Woerner McInnis, a fifth-generation farmer, entrepreneur, and advocate for sustainable agriculture, has announced her candidacy for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries. With deep roots in Alabama farming and a track record of innovation, McInnis aims to strengthen the state's agricultural industry and expand opportunities for farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities. "As a lifelong farmer and businesswoman, I know the c...
March 3, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – There are reports circulating that the U.S. may be cutting off military aid to Ukraine. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently spoke to members of the Alabama press corps about the Ukraine war with Russia. Tuberville said that President Donald J. Trump "wants to get this (the war) over with." "Over the last three years. unfortunately, we have spent way too much money and got way too many killed people on both sides," said Senator Tuberville. The...
Almost 2.4 million Americans wear continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, to track their blood sugar—and not all of them have diabetes. More and more healthy people are wearing them to understand how food, exercise, and other factors impact blood sugar levels—and, by extension, the rest of their bodies. But are they worth the cost, or just another trendy health gadget? Hone Health investigates. A randomized controlled trial published recently in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition fou...
As Southern California still reels from January's catastrophic wildfires, the economic damage has surged to $250 billion, far exceeding initial estimates. But that figure doesn't account for damage incurred by residents whose homes and businesses were reduced to rubble and ash. The Palisades and Eaton fires alone will result in up to $45 billion in insurance payouts to homeowners and businesses, according to data analytics firm CoreLogic. Of course, that only applies to residents who had...
February 28, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Attorney General's office was taken aback by Governor Kay Ivey's (R) decision to commute the death sentence of convicted murderer Robin "Rocky" Myers. Alabama Attorney General Marshall (R) releases a statement on Governor Ivey's decision to commute the death sentence of Rocky Myers for the 1990 slaying of Ludie Mae Tucker. Marshall said that he was "astonished" and "bewildered" by the Governor's decision and said that the surprise move "...
March 1, 2025 – HOOVER, AL - The Alabama Republican Executive Committee met for its annual Winter Meeting at the Hyatt Hotel. The Committee was celebrating its dominance not just of Alabama politics; but also the inau Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) addressed the group about the changes brought by Trump's victorious return to D.C. "It is really a new day in Washington," Rep. Aderholt said. "A lot of people are talking about the executive orders – the Democrats can't stand that – b...
February 27, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Port Authority and CSX Railroad broke ground on the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF). Governor Kay Ivey (R) and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) joined business, economic development, and local leaders at the site for the groundbreaking of this state-of-the-art facility that will enhance freight mobility and stimulate economic growth throughout the region. "Whether it's boosting freight t...
February 28, 2025 - HOOVER, AL - The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the special election in State House District 11. Qualifying will begin on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., and will close on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Individuals interested in running for the Republican nomination may qualify online at www.algop.org or in person at ALGOP Headquarters, located at 3505 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL 35216. House District 11, which covers port...
March 3, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) voted in favor of Linda McMahon to serve as President Trump's Secretary of Education. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 51 to 45. "Linda McMahon will be a fierce advocate for putting parents back in the driver's seat and returning to the fundamentals of classroom learning" Senator Britt said in a statement. "She has a proven background to get government out of the way so e...
February 28, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ukraine is running out of men to place on its frontlines going into the fourth year of its war with Russia and it may also be running out of American arms as well after a shocking exchange at the White House that devolved into a shouting match between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald J. Trump (R), and Vice President J.D. Vance (R). U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) called Zelensky's outburst "an absolute disgrace" aft...
February 27, 2025 – JACKSONVILLE, AL – An advance screening of a documentary on the life of Alabama Governor Jim Folsom Jr. (D) was held. The documentary was produced by J Seth Johnson and Jacksonville State University's Longleaf Studios and will air on Alabama Public Television. Longleaf has also done documentaries on the Freedom Riders and the late Congressman Tom Bevil (D-AL04). JSU President Don Killingsworth Jr. said that Folsom, "Championed policies to lifted up all Alabamians." Fol...
