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. […]
California’s leading attorney suggests a way to strengthen Democrats in Congress
California Democrats Consider New Congressional District Maps California’s Attorney General, Rob Bonta, indicated on Tuesday that Democrats see a “legal route” to present fresh congressional district maps directly to voters statewide, sidestepping input from the state’s independent congressional commission. This proposal, he noted, might counteract Republican efforts to influence next year’s midterm elections by advancing […]
Tuberville brings back a bill to strengthen Alabama’s agricultural sector
Senator Tuberville Reintroduces Legislation for Alabama’s Agriculture In an effort to boost opportunities and enhance market access for Alabama’s farming community, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has brought back two legislative proposals: the Farm Committee Act and the North-South Oil Seed Dual Crop Research Act. “Our farmers, foresters, and livestock producers carry the significant responsibility of […]
Noem targets Nashville’s mayor, nearby university, and vows to strengthen local immigration enforcement.
Noem Criticizes Nashville’s Immigration Policies During a press conference in Nashville on July 18, 2025, Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem labeled Kilmer Abrego Garcia a “monster,” while discussing the city’s immigration policies and the local university’s involvement. Noem was in Nashville to emphasize the government’s efforts to tighten immigration enforcement. She accused the local mayor […]
Proposal reintroduced to strengthen religious exemptions for vaccinations and mask mandates
Alabama Bill Aims to Protect Against Discrimination Linked to Vaccines and Masks The Alabama Legislature is set to revisit a bill in the 2026 session that seeks to shield individuals from discrimination for opting not to wear face masks or receive vaccinations. This newly introduced measure, known as House Bill 12, is backed by State […]
Alabama group to strengthen connections at SEUS-Canada Business Forum
Alabama Delegation Heads to SEUS-CP Business Forum The Alabama Department of Commerce is set to take a delegation to the 2025 US Southeast Canada (SEUS-CP) Business Forum starting this Sunday in St. John, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. Deputy Commerce Ed Castilla will lead the three-day event, which aims to explore trade and investment […]
Yavapai County Receives HIDTA Designation to Strengthen Fight Against Drug Trafficking and Fentanyl Crisis | Prescott Valley Times local news
Yavapai County has been designated a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which brings new resources and increased collaboration between law enforcement agencies in the fight against ongoing drug activity in the county. It will be. The Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program designation not only facilitates information sharing between YCSO and other law enforcement agencies, […]
US-Funded Research Helped Strengthen China’s Military, Congressional Report Says
A congressional report released Monday said hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. federal government funding has unintentionally contributed to China's technological advances and military capabilities. According to reports released by the House Committees on China and Education and Labor, the funds in question funded thousands of research programs on strategic technologies conducted jointly by […]
Sen. Britt aims to strengthen authority of UA’s National Water Center through new legislation
On Tuesday, Sen. Katie Britt introduced bipartisan legislation that would place the National Weather Service's 13 river forecast centers under the management of the University of Alabama's National Water Center (NWC), the nation's first operational water forecasting center. The River Forecast Centre provides hydrological data and important weather-related forecasts and warnings. Currently, the centre is […]
Tuberville highlights NDAA amendments to strengthen Alabama, U.S. military
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville announced he was able to secure several amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act that will benefit the state of Alabama and the entire U.S. military. The senator issued a statement regarding the changes to the law. “Alabama has always been my top priority, and I am proud […]