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March 25, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday released the final report of the Governor's Task Force on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). The task force was created by executive order (Executive Order 738) in February 2024 to understand how state executive-branch agencies are currently using GenAI, to encourage the responsible and effective use of the technology and to recommend policies and procedures for its use in the executive branch going forward. "Here in A...
With time until Tax Day running short, Range explains how to submit a six-month federal filing extension in four simple steps, followed by advice on state tax extensions and navigating the tax-filing implications of complex financial situations. Federal Tax Extension Process Step 1: Prepare Form 4868 Form 4868 is the "Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." This form extends your filing deadline to Oct. 15, 2025. Step 2: Calculate Your Estimated...
As more Americans become aware of the importance of mental health, work-life balance has become a priority for many working individuals. This makes sense, considering Americans working a traditional 40-hour workweek spend nearly 2,000 hours at work annually. Technological advances like smartphones, email, and work-messaging platforms have allowed for near-constant contact between bosses and employees. At the same time, the rise of remote work and working with colleagues across time zones has...
Insulin resistance is a growing health concern worldwide, linked to a variety of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Alzheimer's disease, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disorders. As medical professionals and researchers continue searching for effective treatments, a drug called Ozempic (semaglutide) has emerged as a potential therapy. Originally approved for type 2 diabetes management, Ozempic has shown promising results in improving insulin...
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%. Al...
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
WASHINGTON – As Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) will lead a hearing tomorrow, Wednesday, March 26, with the superintendents of the U.S. military academies. This is the first time in over 30 years that the service academy superintendents have testified before Congress. In his role as Personnel Chairman, Senator Tuberville is laser-focused on ensuring that military academies are aligned with President Trump and Secretary Hegseth...
Renters are settling in for the long haul. As soaring home prices and tight inventory keep many on the sidelines, renters in need of more space and privacy are making house rentals their long-term homes. That's why a new trend is picking up speed: Increasingly, renters are choosing to stay for 10 years or more in a house for rent. And, when it comes to house renters' ideal space, three-bedroom homes are the clear favorite. - Moving after less than 1 year is becoming less appealing: Compared to...
Finding a home isn't getting any easier as the decade moves on, especially for first-time homebuyers. Median home prices over the past five years have increased by nearly 50%, 30-year mortgage rates have nearly doubled, and the number of homes available for purchase have fallen by a third. Not a happy confluence of trends if you're on the outside looking in. Meanwhile, those fortunate enough to own a home are, in most cases, happily watching their home equity increase. And except for the few...
March 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the release of the "2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report," highlighting another banner year for Alabama's economy. The report reveals that economic development efforts in 2024 secured $7 billion in new capital investments across 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians. Governor Ivey emphasized that these results reinforce Alabama's position as a premier destination for b...
March 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sent a 23 state coalition letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in support of the Trump Administration's efforts to re-ignite America's national energy grid with coal. The Biden administration implemented aggressive and shortsighted anti-fossil fuel policies that pushed energy supply down to the lowest level of coal production since 1960. A revitalized coal industry is needed to meet the nation's growing energy...
Many ominous ills are likely curable, especially if you have insurance. Without it, patients can find themselves facing life-threatening consequences, as physician Ricardo Nuila, an associate professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, told Public Health Watch. Nuila had a stage 1 cancer patient who lost his insurance just as he was to receive treatment. "Without insurance, [my patient] was given the run-around for months by his doctors," Nuila said. By the time his patient...
The Social Security data breach compromised 'billions' of accounts. Here's one easy, free way to protect yourself. In early 2024, background checking service National Public Data was hit by a massive cyberattack that potentially compromised the sensitive, personal information of millions, or possibly even billions, of people around the world, including U.S. residents. A year later, new security threats have gained traction. While artificial intelligence has transformed the ability to prevent,...
