Posts by Austen Shipley — Page 9

As phone scams across the state continue to rise and become more sophisticated, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is making sure that the public is aware of the need to practice caution when taking phone calls from unfamiliar numbers.

During a call with reporters on Wednesday, Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke about the recent controversy surrounding leaked Signal messages from a group of government officials who were discussing Yemen-related topics.

President Donald Trump has selected a Mountain Brook native and prominent Alabama urologist to be the next assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Regions Bank has once again been recognized for its thriving culture of strong employee engagement. The Birmingham-based corporation announced on Wednesday that it has been named the recipient of the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.

According to Fox News, Genetic testing company 23andme has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it continues to grapple with growing concerns from its customers about the security of their submitted data.

Alabama's construction industry

A prominent Tuscaloosa business executive has issued his full support of recent legislation from U.S. Senator Katie Britt that would prevent the federal government from mandating project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal projects funded by taxpayers. The bill, the Fair and Open Competition Act, would provide more opportunities to bid on government work, increase

Auburn University's Applied Research Center in Huntsville recently hosted a roundtable discussion featuring top defense industry leaders and members of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

Formally adopted by the U.S. Army in March of 1911, the Colt 1911 is arguably one of the most storied firearms ever carried by American service personnel. In recent years, thousands of the sought-after pistols were held in surplus storage due to the Biden Administration's suspension of a federal program that allowed for the sale of the guns to interested, potential buyers across the country.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently signed on to a letter with several other state AGs from across the country calling for Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to prioritize revitalizing America's coal industry and follow President Donald Trump's energy agenda.

Hallmark Farm, one of central Alabama's most well-known and admired landmarks, has officially been purchased by an economic development authority according to the Alabama Farmers Federation. The 567-acre property is set to be the future home of the Alabama Farm Center, a venue that will host livestock and equestrian competitions, rodeos, and also offer the public educational programing.

The University of Alabama's 29th President, Dr. Stuart Bell, is set to retire in July after ten years of leading the Capstone.  Under Bell's direction, the school experienced significant progress and growth in multiple areas including academics, athletics, and student life.

During a visit to Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal on Thursday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked by members of the press about the potential possibility of a run for governor in 2026.

In an effort to protect American beekeepers and honey producers, Senator Tommy Tuberville recently introduced legislation that would shield domestic operations from much of the financial harm caused by counterfeit foreign honey imports. 

The Poarch Creek Indians have announced that the tribe's federal government contracting enterprise, PCI Federal, has opened a new National Capital Region office in Reston, Virginia.

President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that he has selected several notable names to serve on the U.S Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors. Among the prestigious group, is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who already has experience in matters of military oversight.

Alabama

A report from the Alabama Policy Institute released Monday showed that more than 200 employees at the Alabama Department of Education have an annual salary exceeding $100,000.

During an appearance on Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal late last week, Attorney General Steve Marshall offered high praise for the Metro Crime Suppression Unit currently operating in Montgomery.

Two overlapping lawsuits pending against Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen have officially been dismissed. The legal actions, filed on behalf of several liberal organizations/private plaintiffs and the Biden Department of Justice, came after Allen ordered the removal of 3,000 non-citizens from Alabama's voter rolls just before the 2024 Presidential Election.

A well-known Montgomery business owner was violently assaulted, bound, and robbed at gunpoint last week. According to WAKA 8, Jim Massey III was at his business, Jim Massey's Cleaners, when the incident happened.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is continuing to support school choice and religious liberty across the country. On Friday, Alabama's top law enforcement officer announced that he has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to address a pair of cases from Oklahoma that will decide if states that make funds available to charter schools can also discriminate against those with a religious mission.

Senator Tommy Tuberville is working to ensure that domestic beekeepers and honey producers are not financially harmed by counterfeit foreign honey imports. On Thursday, with that goal in mind, the Alabama Republican introduced legislation that he believes could help give those affected by foreign products a fighting chance to stay in business.

Per a report from FOX10 News, law enforcement authorities with various federal agencies have been working together to track down and arrest illegal aliens across the southern portion of the state.

https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-reintroduces-deliver-democracy-act

The U.S. Department of Education laid off more than 1,300 staffers on Tuesday, representing nearly half of the agency's workforce. The cuts are part of President Donald Trump's plan to fully shutter the department that has, for the past four years, been at the center of seemingly endless cultural conflicts.