Helena’s financial issues lead to calls for tax increases before the elections
Helena is gearing up for upcoming elections while grappling with significant budget issues, leading officials to consider a 1-cent increase in sales tax, pushing it from 9% to 10%. This increase is anticipated to raise around $2 million annually, aimed at bolstering public services and infrastructure projects. During a recent City Council work session, Councillor […]
Steve Flowers: Tackling metro crime issues was a focus in Alabama’s 2025 legislative session
Violent Crime in Montgomery and Birmingham It’s hard to ignore the escalating issues of violent crime in two major metropolitan areas of our state: Montgomery and Birmingham. These cities are increasingly resembling conflict zones, plagued by violence reminiscent of places overwhelmed by drug cartels. In 2024, the surge in violence and casual murders in Montgomery […]
House Judiciary Issues Subpoena to Former Pfizer Executive
House Attorney General Jim Jordan Summons Dr. Philip Domitzer House Attorney General Jim Jordan has called Dr. Philip Domitzer to testify following his earlier refusal to appear regarding a probe into the delays of the 2020 vaccine rollout. Domitzer, who formerly headed global vaccine research and development at Pfizer, declined to testify before the House […]
Strong issues statement regarding vacant US Senate position
Rep. Dale Strong Confirms Reelection Bid for House On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dale Strong announced that he will run for reelection to the House of Representatives in 2026, putting to rest any speculation about a potential candidacy for the open U.S. Senate seat in Alabama. “After thoughtful consideration and prayer, I believe the best way […]
Trump Administration Issues Last Warning to Hospitals Disregarding Child Sex-Change Ban
Trump Administration Considers Funding Cuts for Hospitals Providing Gender Change Care to Minors President Donald Trump is seemingly contemplating cuts to federal funding for hospitals that offer gender-transition care for minors, despite previous administration directives on the issue. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has been reviewing nine […]
State leaders emphasize key legislative issues at West Alabama luncheon
Discussion on State Policy Developments in Tuscaloosa This week, a meeting took place in Tuscaloosa to review recent state policy changes and their effects on the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce throughout the year. The event, held at the Tuscaloosa River Market on Wednesday, featured a panel discussion with Alabama Senator Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senate […]
Alabama makes third appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over redistricting issues
Alabama has initiated an appeal against a federal court’s ruling that rejected the state’s 2023 Congressional map. This legal challenge is part of an ongoing dispute regarding redistricting, marking the state’s third attempt to address the matter in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. The appeal was submitted on June 6, naming Alabama Secretary of […]
Trump Issues Warning to NYC Regarding Zohran Mamdani’s Actions
Trump Critiques Mayoral Candidate Mamdani’s Policies New York Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani secured a victory in the primary, prompting a sharp response from former President Donald Trump during an interview on Fox News Sunday. Trump expressed his concerns about the implications of Mamdani’s potential leadership. In the New York City Democratic primary held on […]
DDB Capital makes significant investment in North Alabama amid reports of FBI expansion and housing issues.
A Georgia-based real estate investment firm has highlighted the foundational elements and the emergence of new federations as crucial to regional development in Huntsville. In response, DDB Capital Fund stated it would be increasing its investments in North Alabama, particularly as many national developers and institutions are pulling back due to market uncertainties. In a […]
Seven Updates: Iran issues warnings to all while Britt and Aderholt support surrender; Trump alters stance on immigration enforcement; and additional news…
News Summary 7. Huntsville has reclaimed a prominent spot on a new list, now ranked as the fourth best U.S. metro area for millennials. This ranking considers factors such as affordability, job opportunities, and overall quality of life. 6. John Wall, the Chairman of the Alabama GOP, has announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor in […]
