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On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed $billions in military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) voted for the aid bills. Following the vote, Aderholt said that the United States has a "moral obligation" to send the aid and added that, "We are sending guns and bullets today, so we won't have to send our sons and daughters tomorrow." "Today, I voted to send weapons to three democratic nations under attack or threat by our...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (APR. 22, 2024) – Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are intense bursts of gamma radiation, typically generating more energy in a few seconds than the Sun will produce over its ten-billion-year lifetime. These transient phenomena present one of the most challenging puzzles in astrophysics, dating back to their accidental discovery in 1967 by a nuclear surveillance satellite. Dr. Jon Hakkila, a researcher from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of A...
On Sunday, Tyler Reddick in his Toyota Camry won the GEICO 500 on the last lap of what was a memorable race. Reddick narrowly missed being involved in a multi-car crash 400 yards from the finish line vaulting from third place to first. "Man, it's incredible," said Reddick. "Everyone on this 45 Toyota Camry worked really hard today. Didn't really work out in that third stage for us, but we were able to fight and defend our track position." Race leader Michael McDowell caused multiple cars to...
On Monday, former candidate for Alabama State House, District 27, Marshall County Commissioner Bill Stricklend, announced that he is endorsing Alan Miller to fill the vacant State House seat in the Republican Primary Runoff election on April 30. "I cannot think of a more qualified candidate than Alan Miller who has spent the past few decades serving the people here in District 27," said Stricklend. "Alan is a public servant, not a politician. He is exactly who we need representing us in...
On Monday, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and ten Senate colleagues sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, General Services Administrator Robin Carnahan, and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson demanding answers regarding an Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) regulation that they are concerned would negatively impact government contractors. Under the proposed ESG rule, federal contractors will be forced to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas...
The Democratic Party National Convention begins after the deadline for all candidates and parties to finalize their ballot. Without an official nominee for President and Vice President there is a danger under current law that President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris could actually be left off the ballot in Alabama. The Alabama Republican Party announced on Wednesday that they have endorsed legislation to allow President Biden on the ballot despite the missed deadline. The...
On Saturday, the Birmingham Stallions defeated the D.C. Defenders 20 to 18 in a come from behind victory. Skip Holtz is in his third season as the Stallions head coach. Holtz and the Stallions won the championship both years that they were in the USFL. "What a great football game," said Coach Holtz. "Two teams fighting their tails off." "They battled, and they battled, and they battled," said Holtz. "We got the lead in some nasty conditions, and they took the lead back and we came back and got...
On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) announced that Alabama's First Class Pre-K program is once again recognized for the highest quality in the country. This is according to the national report, The 2023 State of Preschool. Alabama is one of only five states in the country to meet all 10 of the 10 research-based quality standard benchmarks for 2023. Alabama and is the only state in the nation to have achieved this distinction...
On Monday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) applauded the Senate's swift passage of the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is cosponsored by Senator Britt and was led in the Senate by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii). The legislation was passed last week by unanimous consent and now heads to the House for consideration. "I'm proud to cosponsor the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act and applaud the Senate for unanimously passing...
According to a recent study, Alabama is sixth in America for the states with the lowest composite debt. Credit score experts at Creditsecrets.com analyzed public records from reliable sources to examine state and national debts, applying specific weights on a simple 0-100 scale to rank U.S. states with the highest and lowest debt levels combining consumer debt per capita with state debt as a percentage of GDP. Alabama came in sixth, with consumer debt per capita at just $77,981 and a government...
More than 28 million adult Americans continue to be cigarette smokers, including more than 618,000 Alabamians. This habit not only hurts their personal health, but it also exposes others to toxic smoke and drives up health care costs. Fortunately, new legislation in the Alabama legislature could help put these smokers and the state on a better path. Throughout my professional and personal life, I have seen firsthand how cigarettes damage the body and shorten lives. I've treated patients as a...
The Alabama House Judiciary Committee recently voted to give a favorable report for legislation to crack down on bad parents who allow their teens to host alcohol parties in their homes. The bill would also give law enforcement the right to enter any home where he has a reasonable suspicion that a law is being violated. The parent would still be liable for the lawlessness at the residence even if they are not present at the event. House Bill 419 (HB419) is sponsored by State Representative Reed...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (APR 23, 2024) – Josephine Severance, a digital animation major at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), will study Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan this summer as a participant in the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. Six other UAH students were previously chosen for the CLS program, an initiative of the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. T...
When I became Commerce Secretary, Governor Kay Ivey gave me some marching orders - lead a team effort to create a new economic development strategic plan that will drive growth in Alabama well into the 2030s. I'm pleased to report that we're making progress. Days ago, Governor Ivey announced that global consulting firm McKinsey & Company has been selected to perform a key research role in the development of this plan. In addition, Troy University and Alabama A&M University will also be important...
The Indy Racing League will be in Alabama on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at the Barber Motorsports Park near Leeds in Jefferson County. This three-day event draws Indy racing league fans from across Alabama and beyond. The race itself will begin at 12 noon on Sunday. The race will be televised on NBC. 27 cars are expected to be in the field on Sunday. The teams were in Long Beach California last weekend. Motorsports has a long storied tradition in...
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to send $95 billion in military aid for U.S. allies as well as humanitarian assistance for Gaza. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) voted against the $61 billion aid for Ukraine in its over two-year war with Russia. Sen. Tuberville spoke on the Senate floor to express his concern over the Biden administration's use of American taxpayer money to bankroll Ukraine, which he called an unwinnable war. "I cannot believe we are here again," said...
In the heart of Alabama, a crisis looms—a silent predator stealing the promise and potential of our youth. Fentanyl, a lethal synthetic opioid, is wreaking havoc across the nation, and Alabama is no exception. The time to act is now, and the Alabama Senate and sponsor Jay Hovey (R) Auburn have the ball in their court. They must pass House Bill 280, also known as the Price Hornsby Act, to protect our children from the deadly grasp of this drug. Representative Joe Lovvorn, inspired by the s...
On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would prevent state tax incentives from flowing to companies that deny their employees access to private ballot votes over whether to unionize their workplace. Senate Bill 231 (SB231) is sponsored by State Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). It was carried in the House of Representatives by House Majority Leader Brett Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). The legislation is supported by the Speaker of the House. Speaker Nathaniel...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (APR. 24, 2024) – For the second year in a row, engineering students from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, a part of the University of Alabama System, have captured first place in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) competition. With the latest victory, UAH has won first place five times in the 30-year history of the event, taking top honors in 1996, 2012, 2018, 2023 and now 2024. Managed by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the challenge took place Apri...
Last week Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) hosted a legislative reception at the Governor's Mansion to celebrate 100 years of sound forest management by the Alabama Forestry Commission. The Governor and Legislature commemorated the generations of men and women who have made it their mission to protect and sustain all 23.1 million acres of the state's forests over the last century. "We express our gratitude to Governor Ivey, our sponsors, and everyone that made last night an evening to remember,"...
Four years ago, the nation was rocked by fear of the COVID-19 virus. Businesses were ordered closed and tens of millions of Americans were ordered to stay at home. Realizing that most of those closed businesses would need money to stay afloat, the U.S. Congress passed the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide low interest loans, grants, and subsidies to a host of businesses and nonprofits. The program was rife with fraud as criminals applied for...
On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement on her vote to pass the controversial H.R. 815, the National Security Supplemental Bill. "This legislation, while imperfect, will make critical strides to reestablish credible American deterrence and move us closer to restoring the peace through strength that President Biden inherited," Sen. Britt said in a statement. "I am proud that important bills I have cosponsored will be enacted into law through this package, including...
The Alabama Legislative Session has just five days left and there is still no resolution on the gambling issue. Sources have told the Alabama Gazette that there will be no gambling bill brought to the floor on Thursday, April 24. Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden) told the Alabama Gazette on Thursday that there is "no telling when that is going to come down" from the conference committee for a vote. Rep. Artis "A.J." McCampbell (D-Livingston) was asked by the Alabama Gazette if it would be brought...
The NFL draft begins on Thursday night with the first round. The second and third rounds will be on Friday. On Saturday the remaining rounds of the draft will be held. The NFL draft has become a major sporting event itself as fans of NFL fans hope that their team's next great player will be found. College fans also watch to see how the NFL views their favorite college players. There are numerous examples of players who were great college players who were not nearly as successful at the pro level...
On Thursday, the Alabama House concurred with Senate changes to legislation to help homeowners combat squatters. House Bill 182 (HB182) was sponsored by State Representative Craig Lipscomb (R - Gadsden). While this has not really been a major problem in Alabama, nationally homeowners are finding that squatters illegally taking residence in homes and property has become a growing phenomenon. "Large cities and metropolitan areas across the county have recently experienced an epidemic of squatters...
