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Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall
Today, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. CST, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, will convene an Emergency Telephone Town Hall “in response to Elon Musk’s invasion of Americans’ privacy, efforts to dismantle federal...
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Liz Lane announces Hoover City Council run, hosts Valentine’s event
Liz Lane, a dedicated artist and community advocate, has officially announced her candidacy for Hoover City Council. She is inviting the public to a special Valentine’s-themed event at her art studio...
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NFIB Survey: Small businesses remain optimistic, but uncertainty rising on...
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8. This is the third consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose 14 points to 100 – the...
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Angus R. Cooper III elected to UA System Board of Trustees
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously elected Angus R. Cooper III to represent the First Congressional District on the Board at its meeting on Feb. 7, 2025. Cooper, a lifelong...
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Rep. Joe Lovvorn files the Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act
Representative Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn, has introduced HB240, the Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act, which would exempt any compensation earned by student-athletes for the use of their name, image and...
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ABPP joins multiagency law enforcement operation to stop crime
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward Wednesday joined Governor Kay Ivey, Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Senate President Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger, sheriffs, police...
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Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
According to an independent report by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics, students and alumni of the Alabama Community College System contributed $8.1 billion to the state’s economy,...
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Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee...
U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, AL-07, celebrated Wednesday as the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act passed unanimously in the House Ways and Means Committee. The bipartisan bill, led by Rep. Nicole...
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Big 10 Mayors praise “Safe Alabama” public safety initiative
The Alabama Big 10 Mayors Wednesday praised “Safe Alabama,” a major package of legislation designed to improve public safety across the state. The legislation, announced by Governor Kay Ivey, Alabama...
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Alabama considers school safety legislation
As Valentine’s Day approaches, one family has transformed their grief into advocacy, honoring their daughter’s life with a call to action for school safety. On Feb. 14, Alabama joins 19 other states in...
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Pro Tem Gudger hires Rep. Randall Shedd as constituent affairs director
Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R – Cullman, announced on Wednesday that State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, has been hired to serve as his office’s director of constituent affairs beginning...
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Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme
Ten men have pleaded guilty in federal court this week for their roles in a multi-million-dollar illegal sports-betting and money laundering scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona of the...
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Manufacture Alabama launches “The Coolest Thing Made in Alabama” competition
Manufacture Alabama has announced the launch of Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in Alabama, a statewide competition designed to showcase and celebrate the state’s manufacturing industry...
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Alabama NAACP to host advocacy day, oppose SB1 and other Legislation
The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, in collaboration with other social justice organizations, is organizing an Advocacy Day at the Alabama State House on Tuesday, February 18, at 10 a.m. The...
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Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Governor Kay Ivey Thursday announced that the State Industrial Development Authority has approved 29 grants totaling $23.5 million under the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy, SEEDS,...
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Rep. Clouse appointed chairman of Transportation, Utilities and...
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, has appointed Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, as Chairman of the House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee. Rep. Clouse assumes this...
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Speaker: Legislature advances key bills in second week of 2025 session
The Alabama Legislature has wrapped up the second week of the 2025 Legislative Session, with both the House and Senate meeting three times, leaving 24 legislative days remaining. House Speaker...
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Alabama House passes Safe Alabama Package to boost law enforcement
The Alabama House of Representatives has advanced the initial set of bills from the “Safe Alabama” legislative package, aiming to bolster public safety and support law enforcement across the state....
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Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama members named top-performing...
Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama announced that 28 member companies were named to ABC National’s 2025 Top Performers. This annual publication recognizes its contractor members’...
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Several bills introduced targeting illegal immigration
Representatives Robbins, Fidler, Colvin, Brown and Kiel have introduced new legislation targeting illegal immigration. “The previous presidential administration’s open border policies have been...
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