Congress Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over issues related to affordable and accessible housing, mortgage servicing, transit, and urban development. Staff2 days ago
Infrastructure Tombigbee Communications, Alabama Power expand broadband to Fayette County High-speed internet services are expected to be available to Fayette County residents and businesses in spring of 2022. StaffJune 15, 2021
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Gov. Kay Ivey for reelection Manufacture Alabama has announced its endorsement of Gov. Kay Ivey for re-election. StaffJune 15, 2021
Congress Rogers opposes cutting $16 billion from Biden’s defense budget request Rogers said House Democrats’ budget cuts $16 billion from Biden’s budget but does not detail where that cut would come from. Brandon MoseleyJune 15, 2021
Elections Mo Brooks addresses Mid-Alabama Republican Club Brooks is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022 for the seat currently held by Sen. Richard Shelby. Brandon MoseleyJune 15, 2021
Elections Katie Britt: “Bless his heart, it appears that Mo has trouble with the truth” Brooks said Thursday that both his opponents "will go negative" ahead of the Republican primary. Eddie BurkhalterJune 14, 2021
Elections Terri Collins to run for re-election in House District 8 The Republican primary is scheduled for May 24, 2022. Brandon MoseleyJune 14, 2021
National Monday is Flag Day Flag Day was instituted on June 14, 1877, when the nation celebrated the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes. Brandon MoseleyJune 14, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims declined last week 63 percent of the new claims were reported to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyJune 14, 2021
News APR’s Burkhalter part of NY Times’ Pulitzer-winning COVID coverage Eddie Burkhalter was a contributor to the Times' COVID coverage in prisons. Josh MoonJune 14, 2021
Congress Sewell introduces legislation to create new wastewater grants for underserved communities Many communities in the Black Belt have severe wastewater issues. Brandon MoseleyJune 14, 2021