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December 28, 2024 – a proposed bill would increase regulations and penalties on persons engaged in the selling of seafood in Alabama. House Bill 1 (HB1) was pre-filed with the Alabama Legislature on July 24 by state Representative Chip Brown (R-Hollister's Island). The State of Alabama already requires anyone buying and selling seafood in the state of Alabama to purchase a seafood dealer license from the state of Alabama. This bill would tighten that regulation and assess a fee on certain s...
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 $358,761 in November, 2.3% 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...
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 $358,761 in November, 2.3% 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...
December 28, 2024- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) addressed concerns from Alabama reporters about the mysterious drones that were flying in numbers over New Jesey and other places. Tuberville said that "the American people deserve answers on this." "It's kind of typical of the last four years," said Sen. Tuberville. "The animals are running the zoo. The American people deserve answers on this. Last year we had a Chinese spy balloon fly all the way across the c...
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 $358,761 in November, 2.3% 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...
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 $358,761 in November, 2.3% 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...
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 $358,761 in November, 2.3% 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...
December 28, 2024 – the Alabama Legislature will soon be back in session and one of the issues that they will have to confront is legislation to give the governor and attorney general the authority to appoint an interim police chief in any municipality where there is a threat to public safety. House Bill 14 (HB14) is sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Montgomery) and cosponsored by Rep. Cris Sells (R-Greenville). This was introduced on July 8, 2024. This bill would authorize the Attorney G...
December 28, 2024 – MONTGOMERY, AL - the Alabama Legislature will soon be back in session and one of the issues that they will have to confront is whether or not to pass legislation to ban modifying trucks so that the height of the front bender is four inches or more higher than the height of the rear fenders. House Bill 17 is sponsored by State Representative Ron Bolton (R-Northport). "This bill would create the Alabama Squat Truck Law," the bill synopsis says. This legislation would p...
December 29, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C., - former President Jimmy Carter (D) has passed away after a lengthy illness. He was 100. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement following the announcement of the death of the former President who served from 1977 to 1981. "From his time tending to his family farm in our neighboring Georgia to being leader of the free world, President Jimmy Carter lived a life deeply rooted in faith and service above self," said Senator Britt. "As a native...
While it may not seem obvious at first, the obesity epidemic and economics have a direct connection to each other, especially when it comes to spending categories like healthcare, food, and fitness. One study places annual healthcare costs related to obesity at $173 billion. But the rise of weight loss medications could shift these economic trends. The use of semaglutide as treatment for obesity has skyrocketed over the last five years, which could mean major changes in how people spend and...
Think you can pull over and park in a bus lane to grab your morning latte? Think again—at least in cities using computer vision technology to catch and fine drivers who block bus lanes. As cities across the U.S. invest in new bus lane infrastructure to speed up travel times and prevent delays, drivers continue to flout the red (or green) paint, Next City reports. One 2023 study from Philadelphia's SEPTA recorded 36,000 violations during a 70-day pilot on two bus lines, with half of all bus s...
When immigration agents raided chicken processing plants in central Mississippi in 2019, they arrested nearly 700 undocumented workers—many of them parents of children enrolled in local schools. Teens got frantic texts to leave class and find their younger siblings. Unfamiliar faces whose names weren't on the pick-up list showed up to take children home. School staff scrambled to make sure no child went home to an empty house, while the owner of a local gym threw together a temporary shelter for...
December 30, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - In accordance with the Presidential Proclamation, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that she has authorizied that flags be flown half-staff within the state of Alabama for 30 days to honor the service of former President Jimmy Carter (D) who passed away on Sundat, December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2024/12/flags-lowered-for-former-president-jimmy-carter/ "A native of Plains, Georgia, approximately 40 miles from...
In 2016, ads for a new car-sharing service called Gig Car Share began popping up. The service allowed users to pick up a car with an app or a physical card, drive it anywhere within a designated "home zone," and leave it at a streetside parking spot, Next City notes. The idea was that this type of free-flow car-sharing could complement public transit, bike-share, and ride-hailing, ultimately helping reduce car ownership. Over the next few years, Gig expanded its home zone, launched in two more...
Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump has made big promises on issues of enormous consequence to Americans, from the economy to reproductive health care—but offered few details on how he would see those promises through. What he's said in his campaign and what he did during his first term offer some clues, as does Project 2025, the blueprint for a second Trump term written by the conservative Heritage Foundation. Though Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, saying he h...
December 30, 2024 – MONTGOMERY, AL – authorities are still doing damage surveys after severe weather struck Alabama on Sunday. Straight line winds and tornados are being credited with being responsible for damage in Limestone, Macon, Morgan, and Montgomery counties. The National Weather Services (NWS) is reporting that an EF-1 tornado hit the Athens, Ala. Area around midnight and was on the ground for five minutes. The storm uprooted a 100-year-old tree in front of the Limestone County Cou...
December 31, 2024 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama Senate District Five. This seat was previously held by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, who is newly appointed as Governor Ivey's Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation. Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, March 11, 2025; the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, April 8, 2025; and the special general election for T...
A direct lending program providing financial relief after a natural disaster could be eliminated if President-elect Donald Trump follows the recommendations of the conservative Project 2025 playbook, The Daily Yonder reports. Eliminating loans provided through the Small Business Administration, or SBA, would be particularly harmful to rural communities that are disproportionately affected by natural hazards, according to one economic expert. "Rural communities are more exposed to natural...
January 1, 2025 – a motorist intentionally plowed into a crowd of New Year's revelers Tuesday night in New Orleans. The murderer then began firing a weapon before being killed on the scene in a shootout with police. Authorities are describing the attack as an act of terrorism. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell called the incident a "terrorist attack" at a news conference on Wednesday. FBI Special Agent Aletha Duncan said that that the incident is "not a terrorist attack" after Mayor C...
January 1, 2025 – NEW ORLEANS, LA - Federal law enforcement agencies investigating the New Orleans mass casualty event have identified the assassin as Shamsud-Di Jabbar, age 42. Jabbar is a U.S.-born citizen from Texas. FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan said that law enforcement do not believe Jabbar acted alone and that the FBI is searching for potential other suspects. He did have an ISIS flag in his truck. The FBI reports that improvised explosive devices were found in the...
January 1, 2025 – numerous Alabama elected officials expressed their condolences to the families of the persons slain in the New Orleans terrorist attack that killed 15 people in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Another 30 people were injured/wounded when a truck plowed into pedestrians celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street. Some of them remain in serious condition in the hospital. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) said on his X social media account, "Last night's attack in N...
January 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced applications for the CHOOSE Act, the state's new Education Savings Account (ESA) program that supports the success of K-12 students across the state, are officially open. Families can now apply online for the 2025-2026 school year at the CHOOSE Act website. The application process will be open through April 7, 2025, with award notifications scheduled to be sent to families in May 2025. "Alabama families can start the new y...
'Tis the season again, and New Year's resolutions are back in full force. Even though the motivation for change and new goals are sky-high toward the end of a year, particularly in December, most New Year's resolutions don't last long—Way.com shares details What's the Story Behind New Year's Resolutions? There is no historical story that confirms itself as the only reason why New Year's resolutions exist. However, there are a few standout stories that have been passed down over the years and m...
Women's business ownership is a driving force in the American economy, creating millions of jobs and generating trillions in revenue. Beyond impressive numbers, women entrepreneurs bring unique perspectives and solutions to the table, addressing gaps in industries ranging from technology to education to health care. Yet these entrepreneurs face the same challenges as any other—especially when it comes to finding the money to start and grow a business. Grant funding can be an important r...
