Democratic Party Moves Away from Moderate Approach to Team Up with Socialist in Trump Area
Rebecca Cook’s Campaign for Congressional Seat Democratic candidate Rebecca Cook is making her third attempt to secure a seat in a district that has consistently voted for President Donald Trump. Cook, who previously faced Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden and lost, will join Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for a town hall event on August 23 […]
Troy searching for new athletic director after Brent Jones moves to Georgia Tech
The Troy Trojans are searching for a new athletics director following the retirement of Brent Jones, who has taken a senior leadership role at Georgia Tech. “It’s a bittersweet moment to see Brent Jones leave as Troy University’s athletics director,” said Troy Prime Minister Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. in a statement. “We appreciate the exceptional […]
Trump signs NIL executive order as SCORE Act moves forward in House committee
Recent Developments in University Athletics This week has seen two significant updates regarding the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) news, which many believe could reshape university athletics. There’s a level of disillusionment about the current state of things. A few months back, President Donald Trump contemplated issuing an executive order and potentially forming a committee […]
Trump Restructures Large Agriculture Department, Moves Officials Outside Washington
USDA Announces Major Restructuring and Job Cuts The USDA revealed on Thursday that it will undergo significant changes, including notable staff reductions, due to an overly large workforce and excessive spending during the Biden administration. As part of this reorganization, the USDA intends to reduce its workforce in the Washington, DC area by over 50% […]
Britt praises Senate approval of Lulu’s Law; measure moves to the House
Legislation on Shark Attack Alerts Passed by U.S. Senate A year after a teenager from Mountain Brook nearly lost her life in a shark attack in the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. Senate has approved a measure for cell phone alerts concerning such incidents. Senator Katie Britt praised the passing of “Lulu’s Law” on Tuesday. This […]
Trump Administration Moves Closer to Realizing Harvard’s Biggest Fear
Department of Education Alerts Harvard’s Accreditors Over Anti-Semitism Issues On Wednesday, the Department of Education (ED) informed Harvard’s accredited officials about concerns regarding the university’s handling of anti-Semitism on its campus. According to ED and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Harvard’s inability to reach a resolution agreement violates federal civil rights law. […]
Trump Administration Moves Quickly to Locate Homes for Animals Used in Experiments After Biden’s Decision
EPA Seeks Homes for Test Animals The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking to find new homes for test animals currently held for research, a move initiated during the Biden administration. Previously, under President Trump, the EPA had set out plans to reduce animal testing, but those intentions seem to have shifted. Now, the goal […]
Trump’s Significant Legislation Moves Forward to His Desk
The House of Representatives recently approved President Donald Trump’s significant legislation, with Mike Johnson pushing forward after a late-night session. He managed to sway some conservative members who were initially hesitant about the bill. The final vote tallied 218 in favor and 214 against, sending tax and immigration reforms to the president for his signature […]
Alabama Senate panel moves forward with revisions to the Birmingham Water Works board.
Proposals aimed at restructuring the Birmingham Waterworks Committee and transforming it into local utilities advanced through the Alabama Senate County and City Government Committee on Tuesday. This has reignited long-standing debates regarding governance, accountability, and the management of the largest water system in Alabama. Sponsored by Senator Dan Roberts (R. Mountain Brook), the bill, identified […]
Health plan legislation moves through Senate committee, nearing final approval.
Alabama Farmers Federation Health Plan Proposal Advances The Alabama Senate has taken a significant step toward potentially allowing the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to extend its Farm Bureau health plans to its members. This follows the bill’s approval on Tuesday. Sponsored by state representative David Faulkner (R. Mountainbrook), the measure passed through the Senate Bank […]