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  • How to trademark a business name to ensure it stays one-of-a-kind

    Stacker, Swara Ahluwalia|Feb 7, 2025

    Creating a unique business name is one of the most exciting parts of starting a new business. This name is a key feature of your brand, and it's smart to protect it with a registered trademark. A trademark could be a word, phrase, tagline, or logo associated with your product or service. Getting a trademark gives you exclusive rights to identify your product or service with that name or tagline, informs everyone that you own that trademark, and legally bars others from using it or piggybacking o...

  • Core Scientific to invest $135 million to bring data center to Auburn

    Brandon Moseley|Feb 7, 2025

    February 23, 2025 - AUBURN, AL – Core Scientific announced that it plans to invest $135 million to bring it's data center to Auburn. Economic developer Dr. Nicole J. Wadsworth told the Alabama Gazette, "Data centers are crucial to Alabama's economy and technological infrastructure and support industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government services. Our state's strategic location, affordable energy, and business-friendly policies have attracted major data center i...

  • Tuberville and Paul Introduce bill to make national research institute directors subject to Senate confirmation

    Senator Tommy Tuberville's office|Feb 7, 2025

    February 25, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) to introduce the NIH Reform Act to increase congressional oversight on leadership at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The NIH Reform Act would separate the NIAID into three national research institutes: the National Institute of Allergic Diseases, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Immunologic Dis...

  • How to select the best 0% APR business credit cards for your needs

    Stacker, Ali Mercieca|Feb 7, 2025

    What 0% APR means is that you can make purchases and pay no interest for a period of nine, 12, or even 15 months after opening a business credit card. This means you don't need to pay the balance in full every month to avoid interest during this time.‍ In this guide, Ramp covers how to choose the right 0% APR business credit card for you, plus tips for increasing your chances of qualifying for these card offers. How Does APR Work on a Business Credit Card? Small business credit cards t...

  • Alabama had $26.8 billion in exports in 2024

    Brandon Moseley|Feb 7, 2025

    February 23, 2025 – The Alabama economy has been roaring and nowhere is that more apparent than at the Port of Mobile where ships are lined up to take on Alabama exports. According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, state exports totaled $26.8 billion in 2024. That is down 2% from 2023, but up 30% from 2019. The Alabama Department of Commerce has put a lot of time and effort into the Export Alabama initiative and those efforts are paying off. Christina Stimpson is the Chief Officer of C...

  • Alabama Attorney General Leads 23-State Brief Defending President Trump's Executive Order Halting Federal Funding of Sex-Change Procedures for Children

    Alabama Attorney General's Office|Feb 7, 2025

    (Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall led a 23-State amicus brief in support of President Trump's Executive Order requiring federal agencies to stop funding sex-change procedures for minors. The Order was challenged by plaintiffs represented by the ACLU and Lambda Legal in federal court in Maryland. "President Trump has brought common sense back to the White House, but organizations like the ACLU continue pressing their radical agenda by asking courts to order the f...

  • From COVID-19 to financial crises, here's how major global events impact the strength of the US dollar

    Stacker, Ben Popken, Data Work By Elena Cox|Feb 7, 2025

    The mighty dollar is flexing its muscle in 2025. It's trading for more yen, yuan, and pounds than in the past two years. Its value compared to foreign currencies may seem esoteric, but it matters to consumers' wallets right now. A strong dollar touches everything—the morning coffee run, that shiny new iPhone, and whether or not companies are considering layoffs. America's economy continues to outperform its rivals, and the Fed isn't rushing to slash interest rates. That has pushed the dollar t...

  • These are Americans' favorite pasta sauces

    Stacker, Alex Orellana|Feb 7, 2025

    To celebrate National Sauce Month this March, Instacart takes an in-depth look at the most popular pasta sauces across the nation, by city and state, according to its proprietary data. Whether you prefer a fresh pesto or tangy marinara, it's clear this is a nation that loves to get saucy. Through a delicious data deep dive, take a look at the sauces most frequently landing in consumer carts and the ones that might be left on the shelf. Most Popular Pasta Sauces: Which Reigns Supreme? Topping...

  • Mobile County HD Begins Issuing Refunds for Vaccine Religious Exemption Fees

    Dr. Bill Chitwood|Feb 7, 2025

    February 27, 2025–The Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) has begun issuing refund checks to clients who previously paid a documentation fee for vaccine religious exemption forms. The $30 fee had been charged to clients who had requested a record of religious exemption from otherwise-required vaccinations. Clients who received vaccinations at MCHD were reportedly charged no fee for a vaccination record, while those who received shots from their own physician were charged $10 for an updated r...

  • Attorney General Steve Marshall Applauds Senate and House Judiciary Committees' Decisive Action on Speedy Trial Act

    Alabama Attorney General's Office|Feb 7, 2025

    February 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is applauding the swift passage in committee of both the House and Senate versions of the Speedy Trial Act—legislation designed to expedite trials for violent criminal cases, reduce court backlogs, and ensure timely justice for victims. Sponsored by Senate Judiciary Chairman Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) and House Judiciary Chairman Jim Hill (R-Moody), the measure is a strong step toward a safer, more efficient Ala...

  • Measles is serious and surging; As vaccination coverage declines, protect others

    Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama State Health Officer|Feb 7, 2025

    February 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported the first death from measles in a school-aged child in that state who was not vaccinated. In response to this sad announcement, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has posted his monthly message encouraging vaccination to keep Alabama safe and healthy for everyone, especially our most vulnerable: Decades ago, a preschool girl lay in a dark room writhing in pain for weeks. She can barely...

  • Secretary of State Wes Allen Delivers Monumental Results from the Alabama Voter Integrity Database

    Alabama Secretary of State's office|Feb 7, 2025

    February 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, developed and implemented the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) with help from his team at the Secretary of State's office in September of 2023. Since then, the Alabama-based voter file maintenance system has delivered massive results and put Alabama on the map for innovations in election integrity. "On my first day as Alabama's 54th Secretary of State, I kept my promise to the people of Alabama and withdrew us...

  • White House endorses Tuberville's Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act

    Staff Writer|Feb 7, 2025

    March 3, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House issued a statement in support of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville's (R-Alabama) Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to make President Trump's recent "Keeping Men out of Women's Sports" Executive Order permanent. "The Administration strongly supports passage of S. 9, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025," the White House wrote. "Through an amendment to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, this bill would exp...

  • Tuscaloosa City elections are today

    Staff Writer|Feb 7, 2025

    March 4, 2025 – TUSCALOOSA, AL - Voters go to the polls on Tuesday for their municipal elections. In the Mayor's race Denson Ferrell II is challenging long time incumbent Walt Maddox. Maddox was the 2018 Democratic Party nominee for Governor. These are also four contested city council races: In City Council District 1: Que Chandler, Joe Eatmon and Matthew Wilson are all running for the office. In City Council District 2: Dennis "Quick" Collins, Raevan Howard and Ashley R. Wheat are in a three w...