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January 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today announced she will serve as Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the Senate Committee on Appropriations in the 119th Congress. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will serve as Ranking Member of the subcommittee. The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Coast Guard, U...
Health is generally top of mind in the new year. And while going to the gym and eating better are all noble goals, more Americans are choosing to cut down on alcohol as part of starting fresh in January. The shift is largely due to "Dry January," the commitment to abstain from drinking for one month, a movement the British nonprofit Alcohol Change UK started in 2013. However, its origins trace back to WWII, when the Finnish government encouraged citizens to cut down on alcohol use to save...
Winter can bring a suite of maladies: runny noses, itchy sweaters, a fluke skiing accident. But for some, the worst is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a depression that sets in as the days grow shorter. SAD is estimated to affect 5% of the U.S. adult population-and Lyft data would seem to confirm that. Riders are less likely to use positive words when reviewing their drivers during winter months, particularly in February, the month when SAD symptoms tend to peak in the U.S Who's Most Likely...
February 6, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell (AL-07), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, led a letter from every Ways and Means Democrat to IRS Acting Commissioner Douglas O'Donnell demanding information regarding Elon Musk's illegal access to Americans' sensitive data including private tax and Social Security information. "An unelected billionaire has absolutely no business handling the personal information of American taxpayers," said Ranking...
The average credit score was 715 in 2024, according to Experian data. That average, as of the third quarter of 2024, is unchanged from the same quarter in 2023. For 11 straight years, the average FICO® Score in the United States hasn't decreased on an annual basis. The resilience of the U.S. consumer evident here has arguably been assisted by increased awareness of financial matters, including the power of their credit score. Consumer credit score highlights include: - Credit card balance...
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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% 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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% 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...
Americans are clearly trying to get the most use out of their cars, as the average age for U.S. vehicles is now over 12 years old, according to an S&P Global Mobility report. Passenger cars, specifically, were 14 years old on average in 2024, the most of any motor vehicle type. This record-setting time frame means people will most likely need to take their vehicles in for repairs more than ever to keep them on the road longer. The General used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to map the concentra...
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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% 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...
8 ended on a high note, with the unemployment rate relatively unchanged at 4.1%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Jan. 10. Unemployment rates were higher in November than the prior year in 308 of 389 metro areas, though they dropped in 60 areas and remained unchanged in 21 areas, the BLS reported. The lion's share of job growth remained in government, social assistance, and health care, with openings in nursing, residential care facilities, and home health care leading employment...
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...
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...
