Two Republican U.S. Senators, Katie Britt and Ted Cruz, introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding in vitro fertilization (IVF) following a Alabama Supreme Court decision earlier this year that declared fertilized embryos as children under state law. After the ruling, Alabama state legislators and Governor Kay Ivey passed a measure during the 2024 session to shield […]

The Conecuh County Commission and Ecostrat Inc., a leading company in assessing and developing biomass supply chains, announced today that the county has received an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass. The Conecuh County Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone is the first ‘A’ rating in the Alabama and extends a 75-mile drive […]

The Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $756 million contract to deliver additional capability for the nation’s ground-based hypersonic weapon system, the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, Lockheed Martin announced.   Under the new contract, Lockheed Martin will provide additional LRHW battery equipment, systems and software engineering support, and logistics solutions to the Army.  According to the […]

Alabama’s approach to economic development receives high praise from corporate leaders around the globe, and rightfully so. The reasons for our success are straightforward: a top-down vision and an unwavering commitment to partnerships. Governor Kay Ivey’s administration has repeatedly displayed a willingness to “look around the corner,” which has paid dividends in our industrial recruitment […]

The Detroit-based United Auto Workers (UAW) union took a blustering loss after the results of a high-visibility unionization vote at the Vance, Alabama Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility were counted. According to the final vote certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), 2,045 votes were cast in favor of unionization and 2,642 votes were cast against. […]

The Rocket City continues to be by far the fastest growing major city in the state, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates. In fact, of the four major cities in the state (Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile), Huntsville is the only one that is continually growing, having added roughly 10 people per day during the […]

Are you in the market for a riding lawn mower? How about a printer? Or, do you need a pickup truck or police car? Yes, a police car. Well, these and a variety of items including electronics, bicycles and agricultural equipment, will be up for bid Saturday in the online state surplus property auction. The […]

On Tuesday, Regions Bank was presented with the 2024 President’s “E” Award for Export Service by the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. in recognition of the bank’s work to provide financing solutions for corporate banking clients that collectively increase the nation’s exports. The “E” Award was created in 1961 by Executive Order and […]

On Monday, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter surveyed the extensive damage caused by a recent EF-3 tornado that touched down in parts of both Dekalb and Jackson Counties. The two storm systems reportedly destroyed several homes. After the severe weather, approximately 5,800 people were reportedly without power. No fatalities were reported, but damage […]

The State of Alabama was part of a recent 50-state lawsuit against several major telephone carriers accused of deceptive and misleading advertising. According to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall the settlement from the lawsuit totaled $10.25 million. Alabama’s portion of the settlement will go towards attorneys’ fees and costs as part of the nationwide jurisdiction […]

An incident last Saturday afternoon in Athens was not “politically motivated,” according to Athens police, but a case of road rage. The statement was in response to media inquiries regarding an altercation at the Lowe’s parking lot. The questions were prompted by a news release from the Alabama Republican Party which claimed the incident was […]

Governor Kay Ivey was in the Rocket City on Monday afternoon for a sold-out state luncheon hosted by Huntsville/Madison County Chamber before a crowd of over 1,000. In her remarks, Ivey immediately spoke about automotive manufacturing and its importance to the state. “When we think about what drives our success as a state, an industry […]

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville, Bill Hagerty, and Tim Kaine sent a letter to Alicia Bárcena, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, urging action over the Mexican government’s ongoing harassment of Vulcan Materials Company. The letter marks two years since the Mexican government’s invasion and shutdown of Vulcan’s Punta Venado deep-water port in Quintana […]

Ahead of next week’s unionization vote at the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility in Vance, Alabama near Tuscaloosa, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union began circulating paid advertisements characterized to suggest having the support of former University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban. In a statement on Sunday, Saban put those rumors to bed, and requested the […]

Given the leftwing outrage following the introduction of the MOMS Act, it seems like Democrats are worried that Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has pinpointed a winning message for Republicans nationwide heading into November’s election. The MOMS Act stands for the “More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act.” This legislation would provide support to women during pregnancy […]

After a landmark legislative effort across both the Alabama House and Senate, identified as a top priority in Governor Kay Ivey’s 2024 State of the State address, leaders celebrated the signing of six bills that make up the “Working for Alabama” plan. The package is set to address a major vulnerability in Alabama’s workforce and […]

On Wednesday, Alabama lawmakers passed a bill requiring restaurants to disclose if the seafood they use in dishes is domestic or imported. “The Legislature recognizes the important role that Alabama’s commercial seafood industry plays in our economy, and with foreign caught products flooding the U.S. market, it is essential that we support it, protect it, […]

Alabama became the second state in the nation to ban lab-grown meat after Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill this week prohibiting and providing criminal penalties for anyone who sells, manufactures, or distributes lab-grown meat. The bill, SB23, was sponsored and proposed by Alabama State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer), who co-chairs the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, […]

Alabama Football Coach Bear Bryant once famously said: “It’s not the will to win that matters — everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that  matters.” Even as a proud Auburn graduate, I can appreciate that sound  leadership advice.   Students, universities, and other stakeholders need to prepare to win when it comes […]

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation Friday that would effectively ban ranked-choice voting in future elections. SB186, sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), passed by a 74-28 in the House after previously clearing the Senate by a 34-1 vote last month. The legislation states that “Ranked-choice voting shall not be used in determining the election […]

The University of Alabama and Auburn University have issued a rare joint statement over the misuse of their registered trademarks. The United Auto Workers (UAW) received cease and desist letters from attorneys representing both universities for mass producing and distributing pro-union merchandise featuring official university trademarks ahead of next week’s vote at the Mercedes-Benz plant […]

Several young Alabamians are now looking forward to a bright future serving their country after Sen. Tommy Tuberville today announced eleven U.S. Service Academy appointments. “America’s national security depends on brave young men and women who answer the call to serve in our armed forces,” said Tuberville (R-Auburn). “Receiving an appointment to a U.S. service […]

Twice in the last month, a female great white shark has been spotted off the coast of Alabama, according to researchers with the University of South Alabama. The school named the shark “Miss Pawla” after one of the Jaguars’ mascots and got the chance to name her because she had never been recorded before and […]

Governor Kay Ivey officially approved legislation establishing an Alabama Blockchain Study Commission. The bill was introduced in April by State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore). The commission will begin by examining the laws and regulations governing blockchain and cryptocurrency within the state. It will also analyze the practicality and validity of using blockchain technology in government […]