Congress Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Education Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy The report also states Alabama’s community colleges support 114,043 jobs in Alabama. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
News ABPP joins multiagency law enforcement operation to stop crime Several of the Safe Alabama bills will rely on the work of ABPP, including a measure calling for enhanced supervision. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
News Rep. Joe Lovvorn files the Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act Alabama was one of the first states to enact legislation allowing student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. StaffFebruary 12, 2025
News Angus R. Cooper III elected to UA System Board of Trustees Cooper, a lifelong resident of Mobile, serves as president of The Cooper Group of Companies, an Alabama-based maritime firm with a global footprint. StaffFebruary 12, 2025
News NFIB Survey: Small businesses remain optimistic, but uncertainty rising on Main Street The net percent of owners expecting the economy to improve fell five points from December. StaffFebruary 12, 2025
Municipal elections Liz Lane announces Hoover City Council run, hosts Valentine’s event Lane’s campaign prioritizes responsible development that maintains Hoover’s environmental integrity. StaffFebruary 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall Sewell will be joined by Assistant House Democratic Leader Joe Neguse and American Federation of Government Employees President Everett Kelley. StaffFebruary 11, 2025
News Robert “Bob” Dumas honored as 2025 Alabama Hospital Association Trustee of the Year Dumas is a distinguished East Alabama Healthcare Authority Board of Directors member. StaffFebruary 11, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments Ivey on Monday announced appointments to fill vacancies in three district judgeship positions and one sheriff position across the state. StaffFebruary 11, 2025