7 Things: Alabama’s economy is strong; Ivey prepared to deploy National Guard; UWA maintains DEI; and more…
7. The Mayor of Hoover, Frank Brokert, has spoken out against threats and racist remarks aimed at Tamver Patel, a Muslim candidate for city council. Both the FBI and the Hoover Police are currently looking into the situation. 6. Racist social media posts targeting Indian restaurants and businesses in Huntsville have prompted local responses. There’s […]
How a Lively Arizona City Maintains Its Starry Night Sky and the Surprisingly Easy Rule Behind It
Many of us have forgotten what a truly dark night sky looks like. However, in Flagstaff, Arizona, they’ve made it a point to preserve that beauty. Since 2001, the town has implemented strict outdoor lighting regulations, earning it the title of the first “International Dark Sky City.” This means stepping outside at night allows you […]
Norman Crow maintains strong support with the Alabama Forestry Association’s endorsement in the House District 63 special election.
Norman Crow Gains Support in Alabama House District 63 Race Norman Crow, a businessman and previous city council member from Tuscaloosa, continues to rally support from prominent organizations in his bid to represent Alabama’s House District 63. On Monday, the Alabama Forestry Association publicly endorsed Crow’s campaign. “Norman comes highly recommended by our members in […]
9th Circuit maintains halt on background checks for ammunition purchasers in California
Ninth Circuit Ruling Challenges California’s Ammunition Background Checks The Ninth Circuit decided on Thursday that requiring background checks for Californians purchasing bullets violates the Second Amendment, effectively undermining a 2016 voter initiative designed to reinforce the state’s strict gun regulations. Judge Sandra Segal Ikta, representing two of the three judges on the panel, argued that […]
As a congressional investigation unfolds, Nashville’s Mayor maintains the city’s immigration reporting policy.
The ongoing federal investigation remains somewhat vague, even a month after officials in Nashville provided various documents to two legislative committees looking into the mayor’s handling of recent immigration controversies. Requests for updates from Republican representatives on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, including Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles, have been largely ignored or denied. […]
Judge Maintains Halt on Cutting Funding for Planned Parenthood
Massachusetts Judge Extends Restraining Order on Medicaid Funding Cuts A judge in Massachusetts has decided to extend a temporary restraining order, effectively halting new regulations that would reduce Medicaid funding to specific planned parent-child health centers. Federal judge Indira Talwani, appointed during the Obama administration, issued a ruling stating that the law preventing Medicaid reimbursements […]
AZ border town maintains small-town charm despite millions of visitors each year
SAN LUIS, Ariz. — After 48 hours of reporting at the border, we learned that Arizona’s border communities have been uniquely affected by the intermittent spikes in migrant encounters seen over the past year. Ta. San Luis in Yuma County, Arizona is no exception. Walking down San Luis’ main street feels like stepping into another […]
Maricopa County recorder race remains extremely close; Heap maintains lead
Phoenix (AZ Family) — Early election results show the race for Maricopa County Recorder remains a tight race as of early Wednesday morning. Republican Justin Heap has a narrow lead over Democrat Tim Stringham. The results, updated at 3:45 a.m., show Heap with 653,723 votes to Stringham’s 609,335. Current county Republican Steven Richer lost reelection […]
Trump maintains commanding lead in first Alabama poll following verdict
Former President Donald Trump, who was recently convicted in a New York court, maintains a large lead in Alabama, according to a new poll conducted by the Alabama Republican Party. The poll shows Trump with 59.7% of the vote to Biden's 33.5%, with 6.8% of respondents remaining undecided. The poll was conducted by the Alabama […]
Collegiate Peaks Bank maintains its role as title sponsor of Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation
Collegiate Peaks Bank provides a model for business and economic growth in rural areas. Colorado’s Collegiate Peaks Bank, a division of Glacier Bancorp, has announced that it is the title sponsor of Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation for the second consecutive year. In partnership with Collegiate Peaks Bank, CCEDC It promotes job creation and economic […]