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December 14, 2022 – MONTGOMERY, AL – most Alabamians are busy preparing for Christmas and most Republicans are anxiously awaiting the return of President Donald J. Trump (R). Democrats on the other hand are mostly dreading the second Trump administration. Little noticed by most Alabamians, the Alabama Legislature is spending this time preparing for the 2025 Alabama regular legislative session which begins on Tuesday, February 4. This will be the third year of the quadrennium meaning that thi...
The City of Montgomery, AL, celebrated Veterans Day in grand style beginning with a special patriotic parade from the AL Capitol continuing down Dexter Avenue. Special Veterans Day activities were held at the Riverwalk Stadium. Thousands of veterans and others attended as the events unfolded with the arrival of a military helicopter that landed on the baseball field. COL John A. Eidsmoe, a U.S. Air Force veteran, served as emcee of the ceremonies. An Honor Guard from Maxwell Air Force Base...
December 4, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor about the urgent need to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA – like the budget – is supposed to be passed before the start of the fiscal year – October 1; but yet again Congress as a whole and especially the Senate has not done their work and gotten this done. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville highlighted key conservative wins in the NDAA, inc...
Chief Warrant Officer 3 LaQuiesha Nicole Andrews: Age 43 Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) LaQuiesha Nicole Andrews served 20 years and seven months in the United States Army. She culminated her military career with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 420A Human Resources Technician. She received the following medals, award decorations, and citations: Meritorious Service Medal (3rd award), Joint Service Commendation Medal (2nd award), Army Commendation Medal (5th award), Joint Service Achie...
Commander George Henry Teuton: Age 70 Commander (CDR) George Henry Teuton (Hank) served 31 years in the U.S. Coast Guard. Since 1790, the Coast Guard has safeguarded the American people and promoted national security, border security and economic prosperity in a complex and evolving maritime environment. The Coast Guard saves those in peril and protects the Nation from all maritime threats. The Coast Guard is the principal Federal agency responsible for maritime safety, security and...
As the new year approaches, many people begin thinking about their resolutions—typically focusing on physical health, saving money, or spending more time with family. One area that often gets overlooked is mental health. The pressure to "get fit" or "eat better" is well-known, but taking care of mental well-being is just as important as improving physical health, especially since mental health impacts every aspect of life. At first glance, mental health goals can seem intangible and s...
The holiday season arrived with a glittering price tag this year. Americans are projected to spend a whopping $902 per person on holiday expenses, according to the National Retail Federation. With more than half of holiday shopping still on the horizon after Thanksgiving, consumers have a prime opportunity to transform their financial strategy from stressed to savvy. Insights from Cardlytics, a provider of card-linked offers, reveal that many consumers are leaving money on the table—or more p...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has successfully completed a review process to maintain national accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). In maintaining its accreditation status for another five years, ADPH has demonstrated that it meets PHAB's quality standards and measures and has the capacity to continue to evolve, improve and advance to continue improving the health of the residents of Alabama. PHAB was created to serve as the national public...
"It's not the destination, it's the journey," said American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ralph clearly was not among the travellers on one of more than 350 cancelled or 1,400 delayed flights after a worldwide tech outage caused by an update to Crowdstrike's "Falcon Sensor" software in July of 2023. U.S. airlines carried nearly 863 million travellers in 2023, with Canadian carriers accounting for another 150 million, many of whom experienced lost luggage, flight delays, cancellations, or were...
December 11, 2024 – WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) told reporters that he wants, "To do what is best for President Trump" in the ongoing budget negotiations. Presently the government is operating on an 80-day continuing resolution (C.R.) that kept the government funded to just before Christmas. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) chose not to bring up the budget bills prior to the election so that the budget would be in place on October 1 – as the law requi...
December 12, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R joined 23 other states in urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm President Trump's nominee, Kash Patel, as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The Republican attorney generals argue that Patel is a proven leader who will restore integrity to the FBI. Patel served as National Security Advisor to the House Intelligence Committee, where he uncovered Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act abuse and...
Artificial intelligence has changed how people work and live in 2024, as companies create tools that can write code, generate images, and solve complex problems. The technology is seemingly everywhere, and while the advances have brought excitement, they have also kindled concern about AI's growing influence. Reflecting on another big year for AI, Creatie.ai curated five of the biggest AI stories in 2024. Issues of copyright and intellectual property, creative control, and how AI is being...
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday joined 25 of her colleagues in supporting President Trump's immigration policies. The twenty-six Republican governors released the following joint statement: "As Republican governors, we stand united in support of President Donald Trump's unwavering commitment to make America safe again by addressing the illegal immigration crisis and deporting illegal immigrants who pose a threat to our communities and national security. "When the Biden Administration refused to...
Technically speaking, a personal credit card can be used for business expenses, and many small business owners do. But that doesn't necessarily mean they should. While there's no law preventing people from using a personal card for business expenses, they will lose the legal protections they'd get with a business credit card if their company runs into debt. They'll also have a tough time separating their business and personal expenses when tax season hits. For those reasons, using a d...
FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced that he will resign ahead of President Donald J. Trump's inauguration. President-elect Trump had made it clear that he was planning on firing Wray when he announced that Kash Patel was his choice to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Trump's dissatisfaction with the FBI was a major issue during the campaign. Under Wray's leadership, the FBI investigated traditional Catholics, parents who spoke out at local school board meetings, and other...
For most small businesses, offering health insurance is a way to attract and retain top talent, enhance employee satisfaction, and boost productivity. In fact, Thatch recently found that 73% of small business owners believe offering competitive benefits is important to their business' overall success. Balancing affordability, coverage, and compliance is no small feat when looking for the best health insurance for your small business. With complex insurance terms, varying coverage levels, and...
December 11, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.. – Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Sewell previously opposed the House bill over Republicans amendments she disagreed with. Sewell and her Democratic colleagues successfully removed many of these GOP provisions from the final House-passed version. The FY25 NDAA includes a 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5 percent raise for all...
Car buyers who are weary of electric vehicles often share the same concern: "What if I run out of juice and there's nowhere to charge my car?" That was a fair question in 2007. At the time, there were only 139 public EV charging stations. But in the years since, public and private entities have invested billions into building out charging infrastructure to make EVs a more practical option. As of 2023, there are over 64,000 public EV charging stations across the U.S.—more than twice the number i...
Data breaches are so commonplace that there's a good chance some of your personal information has already found its way onto the dark web. This might include your: - Name, address and phone number - Social Security number - Emails, usernames and passwords - Medical records and account numbers - Financial account numbers and details - Driver's license and passport information Criminals can use this information in a variety of ways, such as impersonating you, creating a fake identity, opening...
The words "holiday season" probably bring food, family, festivities, and more food to mind—but likely not fitness, right? There's no reason to lose all your hard-earned fitness just because the holidays have rolled around again. Even better, there's no need to restrict yourself or miss out on all the fun to stick to your fitness goals. Below, Hers shares science-backed tips for staying fit during the holidays. 1. Pack Your Plate With Protein Protein is an important nutrient at any time of y...
Nearly half of U.S. consumers are planning to brave the busiest travel period of the year by taking trips during the holidays. According to PwC, men are more likely to be out and about as well, with more than half planning to travel versus just 2 in 5 women. They plan to do it even as concerns for common travel mishaps remain. Among the biggest worries? Rising travel costs and travel delays. Some incidents—from weather-delayed flights or global IT outages like the one that affected close to 1...
In November, the national unemployment rate changed very little from October, rising from 4.1% to 4.2%. It's been slightly elevated in recent months compared to levels a year ago—likely a symptom of the Federal Reserve's higher interest rates, which can slow hiring and decrease job openings. It's up from 3.7% the year before, but for comparison, unemployment rates surged to 10% in October 2009 during the Great Recession, and a full recovery took years. At the height of the brief COVID-19 r...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it may seem everyone is exploring mental health therapy, but men are being left behind. In the United States, young adults aged 18 to 34 who sought such therapy increased from 12% to 18.4% between 2019 to 2022, according to National Center for Health Statistics data. For all adults in the second quarter of 2024, at least 1 in 10 people (13%) reported using mental health counseling in the past year, up from a little over 12% in 2022. But while treatment rates slowly...
Leasing a car, an SUV, or a pick-up truck can be the perfect choice for many people. Monthly payments are often less than those for purchasing a vehicle, drivers can get a brand-new car every couple of years, and concluding the lease can be as simple as turning in the keys. But a number of costs and fees, not to mention the terminology, can make the prospect daunting and confusing. Anyone considering leasing a vehicle needs to read the fine print, understand the lingo, and get the answers to...
December 10, 20214 - (MONTGOMERY, AL.) - A federal court has halted a Biden Administration rule that would have provided taxpayer-subsidized health plans to immigrants who are in the country illegally. Attorney General Marshall (R) joined a coalition of 18 other state attorneys general in suing to stop the proposed rule from going into effect. Kansas led the coalition arguing the case in October, and the court sided with the attorneys general and granted a preliminary injunction. "Under no...
