Katie Britt obtains $28.6 million in funding to assist Alabama’s healthcare and research facilities
Alabama Set to Receive Major Funding Boost from Senate Bill Hospitals, universities, and training programs across Alabama might soon benefit from a considerable amount of funding, as the U.S. Senate Budget Committee has moved forward with the 201026 Workers and Education Funding Bill. This package includes over $28.6 million earmarked for spending in Alabama, made […]
City Hall Selfie Day promotes community pride before Alabama’s local elections
City Hall Selfie Day Encourages Civic Pride in Alabama Today, residents of Alabama are invited to express their civic pride by taking part in City Hall Selfie Day. This initiative, created by local government leaders, aims to strengthen community ties and encourage participation in upcoming local elections. “It’s a great opportunity to enhance the relationship […]
Steve Marshall: Trump’s new crime initiative in D.C. follows Alabama’s successful strategy in Montgomery
Alabama AG Steve Marshall Applauds Trump’s Crime-Fighting Efforts Alabama’s Attorney General, Steve Marshall, is expressing his belief that President Donald Trump is taking cues from Alabama in addressing crime in Washington, D.C. Recently, Trump announced that he has taken control of the metropolitan police in D.C. and plans to deploy 800 National Guards to the […]
Alabama’s reduction in grocery taxes is positive, but legislators need to complete the task.
Starting September 1st, families in Alabama will benefit from a reduction in grocery sales tax. The state tax will drop from 3% to 2%, continuing the rollback that began in 2023. This change will also lift the previous limits affecting some counties and local governments regarding the local share of the grocery tax. While a […]
Forecasts for Alabama’s housing market in 2025 and how to respond
The Alabama housing market is steadily recovering in the first half of 2025, showing improvements in sales, prices, and inventory, which are approaching pre-pandemic levels. Even with economic uncertainties, indicators point to a stable market that is adjusting to new norms. Alabama Realtors® plans to unveil five essential forecasts for the future later this year. […]
Sen. Matt Woods introduces HB7 to strengthen Alabama’s school threat regulations
Recently elected state Senator Matt Woods (R-Jasper) is quickly advancing new legislation to bolster protections for schools and public institutions in Alabama. After winning a special election for Senate District 5 in June, he introduced House Bill 7 (HB7), which aims to establish uniform protocols for reporting and addressing threats in schools across the state. […]
State Senator Larry Stutts plans to suggest significant changes to Alabama’s certificate of need system.
Senator Stutts Proposes Reform for Certificate of Need in Alabama State Senator Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) has expressed his intention to introduce a bill aimed at reforming the Certificate of Need (CON) process in Alabama. The Alabama CON Review Board has the authority to approve or deny applications from certain healthcare providers seeking to offer or […]
Predictions for Alabama’s housing market in 2025 and ways to respond to them
The Alabama housing market has been steadily recovering throughout the first half of 2025. This recovery has resulted in increased sales, rising prices, and a boost in inventory, signaling a return to conditions that resemble those before the pandemic. Even amidst economic uncertainty, the indicators show a stable market that is inching towards new norms. […]
Charlanna Skaggs appointed as deputy commissioner of Alabama’s Conservation Department
Charlanna Skaggs Named Deputy Commissioner of Alabama Department of Conservation Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Charlanna Skaggs as the next vice-committee for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). Skaggs, who has served as general counsel for the ADCNR since 2019, takes over from Edward Pros, who was named the new director of […]
State Senator Gerald Allen: Who is truly supporting Alabama’s energy discussion?
The recent Senate hearing titled “Enter Dragon” raised alarms about potential influence from the Chinese government, specifically regarding the use of American nonprofits to shape energy policy. Experts have suggested that these strategies might jeopardize the reliability of our power grid. These worries extend beyond just talk; they resonate here in Alabama. Daniel Tate, who […]