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February 13, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Genesis reads "He created them, male and female; and he blessed them. And he called their name Adam, in the day when they were created,"(Genesis 5:2 Catholic Public Domain Version). The state of Alabama agrees. Governor Kay Ivey (R) on Thursday signed Senate Bill 79, the "What is a Woman?" bill. This legislation's sponsors - Senator April Weaver (R-Briarfield) and Representative Susan Dubose (R-Greystone) joined Governor Ivey in her office as she made it off...
RFK Jr. Sworn In As HHS Secretary February 14, 2025–Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday in the Oval Office. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsich administered the oath of office while President Trump and members of Kennedy's family looked on. Kennedy was confirmed earlier Thursday by a 52-48 vote by the Senate. Alabama Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt both voted for Kennedy's confirmation. Mitch McConnell was the sole Republican w...
People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them? While wading through wetlands in the headwaters of the Everglades, where tall, serrated grasses shelter alligators and water moccasins, agroecologist Elizabeth Boughton described one of Florida's biggest environmental problems: There's either too much water, or too little. An intensifying climate, overexploitation of groundwater, and a development boom have catalyzed a looming water supply shortage-something that once seemed...
February 13, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - In a significant legislative move, the Alabama Senate passed three anti-illegal immigration bills yesterday, marking a pivotal moment in the state's ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration. The passage of these bills underscores the state's commitment to enforcing federal immigration laws and enhancing the security of its borders. The new legislation has sparked both support and controversy, reflecting the complex and multifaceted nature of the...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
The first jobs report under the new Trump administration showed a stable job market, with the unemployment rate ticking down from 4.1% to 4% in January, the lowest since last May, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released Feb. 7. The report marks 49 consecutive months of overall job growth, the second-longest recorded period since 1939. Job losses that did occur were concentrated in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction industries, which declined by 8,000 jobs over...
February 13, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump (R) cuts funding for the CFPB saving taxpayers over $700 million dollars a year moving forward. In 2010 President Barack H Obama (D) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) created the controversial Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) as part of the Democrats Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation following the 2010 Great Rection. Fearful that the Republicans would regain control of Congress, Warren and Obama crafted their f...
February 14, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a concerted effort to support family-run farms, ranches, and businesses, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) to reintroduce the Death Tax Repeal Act. This legislation aims to permanently abolish the federal estate tax, widely referred to as the death tax. Senator Tuberville has been an advocate for this cause, having introduced similar legislation in the 117th and 118th Congresses. Senator T...
This Week: President Trump signs an Executive Order officially renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America; the Bureau of Land Management says the federal grazing fee for 2025 will remain the same as last year; cold temperatures off the coast of Florida send U.S. Geological Survey scientists and volunteers into rescue mode; The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service marks a milestone; this Monday is a "fee free" day at a public lands site near you; and we're showing a little Valentine's Day love...
February 15, 2015–The U.S. Army has effectively banned transgender individuals from enlisting or actively transitioning while in service. Friday afternoon, the official Army X account, @USArmy, posted the following: "The #USArmy will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members. "Effective immediately, all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria a...
February 15, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – New legislation has been introduced before the Alabama Legislature that would ensure that judges in Alabama domestic relations cases consider that having a relationship with both of their biological parents (in most circumstances) is in the best interests of the child in custodial cases. House Bill 229 - The Best Interest of the Child Protection Act 2025 - is sponsored by State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham). Sponsors say that the Best Int...
February 15, 2025 – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke with the Alabama Gazette about the situation in the Middle East during a press call with Alabama reporters and journalists. "I think it is very, very important that we all understand that this is an absolute mess in the Middle East," said Senator Tuberville. "Joe Biden and his cronies they just made it worse every day by playing both sides. They allowed Iran to continue to pump gas and oil and sell it all over the world m...
February 12, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic leadership has announced that Rep. Shomari C. Figures (D-AL02) will serve as the Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. Figures will be the number two Democrat on the subcommittee that will be at the center of addressing key nutritional issues in the United States, including in Alabama, and defending funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that many District 2 res...
February 17, 2025 – New legislation seeks to move medical marijuana out of the courts and into the real world. In May 2021 the Alabama Legislature passed and Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed the Compassion Act which allowed patients with a demonstrable medical need and a doctor's recommendation to get legal, Alabama grown medical marijuana in a non-smokable form. Nearly four years later, the state and would be medical marijuana producers have spent $millions of dollars in the courts in litigation a...
February 17, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama legislature has introduced new legislation that which, if passed and signed into law, would ban a number of psychoactive products commonly sold in convenience stores and CBD stores across the state. Senate Bill 132 is sponsored by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence). According to the synopsis: "Existing law lists tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as a Schedule I controlled substance, but explicitly exempts THC found in hemp." "Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and...
February 18, 2025 - House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen on Monday announced that freshman State Rep. Brock Colvin (R - Albertville) will serve as House Majority Whip, the third highest position in the Republican Caucus' leadership structure, for the remainder of the quadrennium. Colvin replaces State Rep. Randall Shedd (R - Fairview), who recently resigned his House seat in order to accept a position on the staff of Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R - Cullman). Whips, which are...
February 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) is proud to announce his role as a co-sponsor of the Birthright Citizenship Act, recently introduced by Congressman Brian Babin (R-Texas). This legislation aims to restore the 14th Amendment to its original intent and address the current misinterpretation of birthright citizenship. Aderholt claims that Congress has the power to clarify Constitutional Amendments, ensuring they are applied as originally intended by the...
Feb 16, 2025 - Kringle a one-year-old male Rat Terrier mix, 26 lbs. He came to us as a stray, never reclaimed. Kringle is pretty laid back, knows sit and is a friendly boy but also a bit more independent in nature. He loves playing with toys and is good with other dogs. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basi...
February 15, 2025 – Alabama Eagle Forum comes out against Governor Kay Ivey's bill on the state veteran's board Becky Gerritson is the Executive Director of Eagle Forum of Alabama. "I'm an Air Force wife (Ret.) and have grave concerns that AL veterans will lose their voice if the Governor's bill to restructure the State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) is passed," Gerritson said in an email blast to Eagle Forum. Senate Bill 67 is being carried for the Gov. Ivey be state Senator Andrew Jones (...
February 18, 2025 - PELHAM, AL - Nestled in the heart of Alabama, the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre has long been a cherished venue for music lovers and event-goers. With a capacity to accommodate over 10,000 attendees, it has hosted countless memorable performances and festivals, becoming a staple in Birmingham's cultural and entertainment scene. However, as the city evolves and embraces new opportunities, the decision has been made to close this iconic venue. Since its inception, Oak Mountain...
Commercial property insurance can help with theft coverage and financial losses to replace stolen property so your business can quickly return to normal business operations after a crime. Business property—office equipment, tools, inventory and the like—can be a thief magnet. Forbes advisor reports that 90% of small business retailers nationwide have experienced theft at their stores. And it's not only retailers; businesses in all industries are affected, NEXT reports. Approximately 30% of U.S...
ADPH Urges Parents to Ensure Children are Vaccinated Against Rising Measles Cases Immediate Attention Required as Measles Outbreaks Surge in 2025 The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is urging parents to ensure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations amidst a surge in cases reported in several states, including Texas and Georgia, within the first two months of 2025. With unvaccinated individuals facing a 90 percent chance of infection upon exposure, the situation...
February 18, 2029 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama House of Representatives when it meets today is poised to consider using more electronic monitoring of youths who have shown that they have a tendency to be troublemakers. House Bill 199 is part of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey's (R) package of bills to fight crime in the state. HB199 is being carried in the Hose of Representatives by state Representative Travis Hendrix (D-Birmingham). Hendrix is a law enforcement officer. According to the syn...
