Aerospace and Defense Report: Huntsville was the clear choice for Space Command – again and again Multiple evaluations of various sites repeatedly found that Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal was the best choice. President Biden chose differently. Josh Moon2 days ago
Governor Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville She said the budgets signed today will fund literacy and numeracy programs, the Turnaround Schools Initiative and STEM education in Huntsville. Wesley WalterMay 6, 2025
Elections Clint Hollingsworth announces candidacy for House District 12 Cullman councilman aims to bring conservative leadership, transparency, and local business experience to Montgomery. StaffMay 6, 2025
News Town of Ardmore honored by EPA for regional sewer partnership ADEM and Tennessee invested $22 million to replace Ardmore’s sewer treatment plant, bolstering infrastructure for both states’ shared community. StaffMay 6, 2025
Congress How Trump’s proposed federal budget would reshape Alabama Trump’s budget proposal would cut or eliminate many Alabama programs, while increasing DOD and DHS funding by over $155 billion. Chance PhillipsMay 5, 2025
Congress Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act” The legislation would create a uniform financial aid offer form and standardize terms to describe financial aid. Alex JobinMay 5, 2025
Economy Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth The new initiative will offer sustainable funding for jobs, rural revitalization, and site readiness. StaffMay 5, 2025
Economy Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama Alabama’s small businesses account for 99.4 percent of all businesses in the state, employing 46.7 percent of the private sector workforce. StaffMay 5, 2025
Courts Court blocks attempt to impose extra regulations on midwives, birth centers The decision from the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court holds that the Alabama Legislature never authorized ADPH to regulate midwifery care in birth centers. StaffMay 5, 2025
Education Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama During Trump’s hour-long speech, he claimed the 2020 election was rigged, aired various grievances, and repeatedly praised Alabama’s football team. Chance PhillipsMay 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces the Retirement Savings for Americans Act The new legislation creates portable, tax-advantaged accounts with federal contributions for eligible workers. StaffMay 2, 2025