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February 12, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 22 states in supporting President Donald J. Trump's "Fork Directive," which offers buyouts to federal employees who opt to resign from their positions and will free up government resources and revenue to focus on better serving Americans. In the amicus brief filed Sunday, the attorneys general ask the United States District Court in Massachusetts to deny the plaintiffs' motion for a temporary r...
February 5, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) made her largest state general fund (SGF) budget request yet following her State of the State speech on Tuesday. If passed by the Legislature it would be the largest general fund budget in the history of the state totaling $3,702,690,829 including $40 million in conditional appropriations to the Department of Corrections Capital Improvements fund if revenue goals are met. This amount includes a $341,697,717 increase from the 202...
(Montgomery, Ala) – Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in demanding answers from the world's top asset managers to determine if they are misrepresenting and omitting essential disclosures regarding Chinese investments. In a letter sent Thursday to BlackRock, StateStreet, Invesco, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, the attorneys general raise concerns that the asset managers appear to be misrepresenting and concealing the risks of Chinese i...
This Valentine's Day, consider asking your partner, "What's your love language?" The 5 Love Languages®—gift giving, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, and physical touch—were developed by Gary Chapman to help people strengthen connection in relationships. Some people want to hear kind words, others want physical affection, and then there's those who just want a great gift (who says you can't buy love?). The problem is, oftentimes we speak in our own love language rather than...
While flowers and chocolates are a good start, no Valentine's Day gift is as unapologetically romantic as fine jewelry. For many couples, gifting something as long-lasting and thoughtful as jewelry is a way of showing their commitment and devotion. But is jewelry the right choice for every relationship? What designs should you choose for your first Valentine's Day—or your fiftieth? VRAI, a fine jewelry brand featuring lab-grown diamonds, breaks down which styles are right for your Valentine's D...
February 6, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) would not comment on controversial legislation that would make the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs a gubernatorial appointee and which would give the governor unprecedented powers over who served on the agency's governing board. The Alabama Gazette asked Speaker Ledbetter: 'The Governor had a real rift with the veterans' groups last fall. Admiral Davis is now gone; but the Governor has...
Imagine a world where the workweek is only four days long. You'd have an additional day free to run a household, spend time with loved ones, devote time to hobbies, or rest. For many workers globally, this is now a tangible reality. Nearly a century after the five-day workweek was established, the four-day workweek is moving from theoretical trials to real-world implementation. Groundbreaking trials across the world reveal the transformative potential of a four-day workweek to reduce burnout...
Who says traveling has to be expensive? While some destinations can put a dent in your wallet, others let you explore, eat, and experience more for much less. Whether you're dreaming of pristine beaches, ancient ruins, or vibrant street food scenes, there are plenty of places where your dollars will go a long way. Way.com shares a guide to the cheapest countries to visit. Budget travel isn't just about saving money—it's about being resourceful, adventurous, and spontaneous. So, if you're r...
February 6, 2025 – ATMORE, AL – the state of Alabama executed Demetrius Frazier for the capital murder of Pauline Brown. Governor Kay Ivey said that "rapists and murderers are not welcome in our streets." The Governor's office announced that earlier this evening, Governor Ivey told Corrections Commissioner John Hamm that she would not exercise her clemency powers in this case and directed him to proceed with Mr. Frazier's lawfully imposed death sentence for the 1991 capital murder of Pau...
February 6, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Montana) introduced the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act to halt taxes that some seniors pay on their Social Security benefits. "Seniors work the majority of their adult lives so that they can spend their retirement comfortably," said Senator Tuberville. "In a day and age where the cost of living has skyrocketed, our seniors should not experience a second tax on their Social Sec...
February 10, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, traveled to Washington DC last week to participate in a multistate roundtable discussion on election policy, discuss important policy initiatives with Alabama Senators Britt and Tuberville, and attend the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Conference. Congressman Brian Steil (R-WI), Chairman of the United States House of Representatives Committee on House Administration, hosted a roundtable of Chief...
Breakups can be very painful and traumatic. No matter how it ended or why, the loss of a romantic partner can set off a whirlwind of intense and conflicting emotions. You may go from feeling deeply sad to elated to angry to hopeful to nostalgic, all in a matter of hours or even minutes. This emotional rollercoaster won't last forever, Rula reports. But, in the moment, it may feel like it will never end. Key Takeaways - Breakups can be traumatic events that cause anxiety or make anxiety worse. -...
Across hundreds of large U.S. cities, a median of 12.5% of workers work from home. But some cities see as many as three in 10 workers working remotely, while others maintain a nearly entirely in-person workforce. Factors affecting this widespread may include the local industries and infrastructure, as well as local demographics. Similarly, the portion of workers operating remotely may impact the dynamics of a city. Where people spend most of their days may impact the food, transportation, and...
Pam Bondi confirmed as Attorney Genera February 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate voted to confirm former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) as the U.S. Attorney General. U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) joined all the Republicans, including both Alabama Senators (Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt) in voting to confirm Bondi 54 to 46. Senator Katie Britt is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee which had earlier voted in favor of Bondi's confirmation. "I was h...
February 4, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Shomari C. Figures (D-AL02) announced that he is a lead co-sponsor for the Cover Outstanding Vulnerable Expansion-Eligible Residents Now (COVER Now) Act to expand health care coverage to millions of Americans who remain uninsured due to state-level refusals to accept federal Medicaid expansion funds. "People across Alabama-both Democrat and Republican-have called for the state to expand Medicaid for over a decade," said Congressman Figures. "Be...
February 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Latoni Althea Daniel, 32, of Tallapoosa County, was sentenced to two terms of imprisonment for life with the possibility of parole for the death of Thomas Virgil Chandler, who was 87 years old at the time of the murder. Coosa County Circuit Court Judge David Law ordered that both life sentences would be served consecutively. Today, Daniel pleaded guilty to one count of intentional murder and one count of robbery in t...
As people live longer, a growing percentage of the population is living with, and dying from, chronic diseases. Chronic diseases tend to require consistent medical attention and often restrict daily activity. The ongoing pain, limited mobility, compromised energy, and repeated treatments often associated with chronic diseases can be exhausting—and expensive—for those affected and their caregivers. At least 43 million people worldwide died in 2021 from a noncommunicable disease, also known as...
ATF urges police to stop reselling used guns Federal officials are cautioning state and local law enforcement against reselling their used guns to the public, saying the practice has sent tens of thousands of old police weapons into the hands of criminals. The warning was the first in a series of recommendations made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in its fourth and final installment of a multiyear gun trafficking assessment requested by President Joe Biden in 2021....
January 28, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The new and returning members of the Alabama Board of Education were sworn in by Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Sarah Stewart (R) in the old House Chambers of Alabama's historic 1859 Capital Building. The eight-member board is being joined by Kelly Mooney (R) and Dr. Allen Long (R). Incumbent members Jackie Zeigler (R) and Dr. Tanya Chestnut (D) were sworn in to their new terms after being re-elected in November. Board members Marie Manning, Wayne...
February 5, 2025 – In 2021 state lawmakers were told that building two megaprisons would the taxpayers cost $854 million. That number was very controversial at the time; but time has shown that number to have been overly optimistic. Now the State Legislature is being asked to consider giving the state an additional $500 million in bonding authority in order to finish the two megaprisons being built in Elmore and Escambia Counties. On Wednesday, Senator Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) informed the S...
February 5, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - HB 2, which requires written parental approval for any minor to receive a vaccine, passed out of the House Judiciary Committee on a unanimous vote Wednesday. The bill will now go to the House floor for a vote. Currently, Alabama's age of consent for medical treatment is 14. HB 2 removes the ability of an unemancipated minor to give consent for vaccine administration without the written consent of a parent or legal guardian. HB2 was introduced by Rep. Chip B...
Rising U.S. suicide rates, linked to socioeconomic struggles, are hitting Native communities hard. Here's what's being done to help. Suicide is an irrevocable act with implications not just for individuals but also their families and communities. It stems from intense feelings of despair and hopelessness, and when it happens, loved ones often ache to know: Why? Why did their son, daughter, sibling, friend, or colleague take their own life? However, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
January 30, 2025 - ALBERTVILLE, AL – A day after dozens of protestors condemned ICE and President Donald J. Trump's efforts to remove illegal aliens from this country, Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL04) released a statement regarding the anti-ICE protests that are occurring in Albertville, Alabama. "As a staunch advocate for the rule of law and the safety of our communities, I find the recent anti-ICE protests in Albertville deeply concerning," said Rep. Aderholt in a statement. "While I r...
"It's a love story, baby, just say, 'yes'." - Taylor Swift, "Love Story" (Taylor's Version) For Taylor Swift fans, the music isn't just entertainment—it's a roadmap to the places and experiences that have shaped one of the world's biggest stars. If you couldn't score tickets to the Eras Tour or are simply craving more Swift-inspired adventure, Outwander crafted the ultimate Swiftie RV road trip. This unforgettable journey takes you through the heartland of Taylor's songs, from her childhood h...
February 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the long-awaited defeat of the Biden Administration's burdensome emissions regulations from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In 2023, Alabama joined a 21-state coalition, led by Kentucky, to challenge the Biden Administration's attempt to drive gas-powered cars off the road. The FHWA rule would have forced states to set declining emissions targets for vehicles that travel on federal interstates and h...
