Posts by Austen Shipley — Page 17
U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has been chosen by House Republican leadership to become a member of the influential House Appropriations Committee. Strong will be the first Republican to represent Alabama’s 5th Congressional District on the Committee.
Low-income families across Alabama will have extra assistance this winter and upcoming summer in paying their home energy costs. In a statement on Friday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that she is awarding nearly $44.5 million to 18 community agencies throughout the state who will be responsible for dispensing the funding to families in need.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is continuing to support relocating the Federal Bureau of Investigation's national headquarters to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.
A 'state of the art' large-scale Amazon delivery center has opened its doors in the city of Dothan. The 79,000-square-foot facility will create over 100 full- and part-time jobs, in addition to the hundreds of new driver opportunities with Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners.
The House of Representatives has officially passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025. The annual legislation ensures that the U.S. military has all of the tools and finances it needs to be successful in protecting America from rising global threats.
An Athens woman was arrested by the Limestone County Sheriff's Office after allegedly stealing close to $1 million from people across the globe. Amy Dianne Elmore Downs, 57, allegedly conned people into believing they were contributing to domestic violence victims and homeless people.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on the U.S. Senate to promptly confirm President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel. In a letter dispatched this week to Minority Leader John Thune and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Alabama's top law enforcement officer joined attorney generals from twenty-three other states urging the body to make Patel the agency's top official.
Horace Greely said "Go west, young man" and a Birmingham company is taking his advice. Vulcan Materials announced Wednesday that it is planning to make a major acquisition in the hopes of bolstering its output and customer service nationally.
Regions Financial Corps has appointed an experienced corporate executive with Murphy Oil to its board of directors along with the board of its subsidiary, Regions Bank.
Amid the fight to ensure that Pete Hegseth becomes the next Secretary of Defense, Senator Tommy Tuberville has emerged as one of the nominee's most vocal supporters on Capitol Hill.
Mayor of Birmingham Randall Woodfin has addressed a recent video showing two groups of armed men facing off against each other in the downtown area of the city. The recording, taken earlier this month, was originally posted on Reddit.
BullsEye Public Affairs, a Capitol Resources company, has announced that it will be adding a talented new hire to its team of operatives. Reed Phillips, an Alabama Republican Party insider and former executive director of the organization, will bring more than a decade of knowledge and experience in political leadership to the firm.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has helped to halt an effort from the Biden Administration that would have made approximately 200,000 DACA recipients across the nation eligible for Obamacare.
With a promise to deliver secure, transparent, and fair elections, state and Madison County officials opened a center for elections management and probate court archives Monday. The site, a former skating rink, will store election equipment, including voting machines.
A member of the Alabama state legislature is now suing his former employer, Austal, for alleged "racial discrimination" after being terminated by the corporation according to a report from WPMI NBC 15 News.
The Alabama branch of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Program will soon be the largest statewide partner of the national initiative after its newest chapter at Drake State Community & Technical College officially launches in the Fall of 2025.
Congressman Dale Strong has worked tirelessly to secure the Southern border and protect Americans from the effects of mass illegal immigration since first entering office in 2023. Now, Strong's hard work is being recognized by NumbersUSA, the nation's leading anti-illegal immigration advocacy organization.
Nationally renowned construction company, Brasfield and Gorrie has a historical legacy of success in both Alabama and throughout the country. The firm recently celebrated its 60th anniversary in business and released a short holiday-themed video celebrating its lasting impact on customers and employees.
Senator Tommy Tuberville has named a former mayor of Daleville, Alabama as his December Veteran of the Month. In a statement announcing the news, Tuberville pointed to Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Wigglesworth's extensive experience in the armed forces and tremendous impact on her home community as the reasons behind the veteran's selection for the award.
Regions Bank is working to make a difference in the lives of children in foster care throughout North Alabama during the holiday season. The corporation announced that on Thursday over a dozen branch managers
Rep. Barry Moore has announced his full support of legislation aimed at fighting the trafficking of fentanyl and drug addiction across America. The bill, the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024, would reactivate both the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program and the Drug-Free Communities program to help accomplish the task.
The Retirement Systems of Alabama is reporting a record year of investment performance. According to a recent newsletter from the organization, the Teachers’ Retirement System, Employees’ Retirement System, and Judicial Retirement Fund have seen major returns on investments for the fiscal year that concluded on September 30.
Senator Katie Britt is now meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. On Tuesday, Britt shared that she has now spoken with both former Rep. Doug Collins and former Rep. Lee Zeldin about their upcoming roles in the administration if confirmed by the Senate.

