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WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 3, 2026 – The U.S. House of Representatives will consider a procedural vote to consider a funding package that if passed will keep the government funded and end the partial government shutdown. Conservatives in the House are not happy that the Senate changed the funding package. If the House passes a bill with changes and sends it back to the Senate – as some members have advocated for – that will delay the process even further. President Donald J. Trump on Monday...
A proposal moving through the Alabama Legislature is drawing attention to one of the state's longest‑running governance debates: who ultimately controls Alabama's multi‑member boards. HB220, sponsored by Rep. Chris Pringle, would give the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate explicit authority to remove and replace any board member they originally appointed. Under current practice, many multi‑member boards operate with staggered terms and limited remov...
February 3, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate passed legislation that would require state environmental regulatory agencies to follow the federal standard and not set a rule that is higher or more stringent than the federal regulation. SB71 is sponsored by state Senator Donnie Chesteen (R-Dothan). This bill addresses administrative law and procedures for the state of Alabama. The legislation had already received a favorable report recommendation from the Senate County and Mun...
February 3, 2026 – The Alabama Legislature passed compromise legislation that would protect Mobile Bay from the careless dumping of dredged earth back into Mobile Bay. Currently the U.S. government (with substantial state support from the fuel tax) is making Alabama's shipping channel through Mobile Bay to the Port of Mobile wider and deeper to accommodate the newer bigger container ships. The improvements to the port will greatly increase the number and the size of the ships that we can a...
Protect your heart and your money this Valentine’s Day Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? While you may want to open your heart, you need to be careful when it comes to your finances. Unsuspecting consumers have lost millions of dollars through romance scams, in which criminals use fake online personas to gain trust and then manipulate victims for financial gain. For example, in December 2025, an Ohio grand jury indicted a member of a criminal network that defrauded elderly victims out of...
How to get your tax refund faster and be smart about spending it If you feel like you’ve been living paycheck to paycheck, you’re certainly not alone. But take heart that there’s some good news looming on the horizon. Tax refunds are on the way, and they will likely be even larger than usual. The final average for the 2024 tax year was $3,151, a sum that’s big enough to move the needle for many households. For the 2025 tax year, it’s expected to be even higher than that, potentially by up to...
February 4, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood announced late Wednesday that Patrick Slade Boothe, who had been missing since January 23, was found dead earlier in the day. Boothe was last seen leaving the Parker Place Southwest area of Jacksonville before disappearing under circumstances that quickly raised concern among family and investigators. According to Chief Wood, individuals believed to be involved in Boothe's death have been taken into custody, though...
Profitable businesses to start in 2026 These suggestions are based on recent business trends and do not guarantee a profitable outcome. Running your own business can be an appealing prospect. Working for yourself comes with a number of benefits, from setting your own schedule to seeing your income grow along with your business. But how do you decide on the best type of business for you? The good news is that, while having a passion project is great, you can pursue your entrepreneurial dreams...
The demand illusion: Why home prices are falling in these 9 growing US cities In a normal housing cycle, “more people moving in” should mean “prices go up.” But the post-2022 market has produced a counterintuitive pattern in several large U.S. metros: Prices are sliding even while the headcount grows. This isn’t magic—it’s a math problem. When supply rises faster than effective demand, or when buyers can’t (or won’t) pay yesterday’s prices because financing, insurance, taxes, or job growt...
Trump appoints Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair: What it means for markets The surprise hawkish pick signals Fed independence and a market-first approach to monetary policy Many believe the Fed is the single most important actor in global markets. By setting interest rates for the world’s largest economy, the Fed influences the valuation of virtually every asset class. Range discusses what the appointment of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair could mean for markets. Who is Kevin Warsh? Warsh is a f...
Onishchenko Natalya // Shutterstock Coldest Februarys in Alabama since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Februarys in Alabama since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation. #10. February 2015 - Average temperature: 41.3°F -...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.56 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-7.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.4%) - Year change:...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.47 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.0%) - Year change: -$0.35 (-12.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.27 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.47 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: $0.00 (0.0%) - Year change: -$0.30 (-10.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.24 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change: -$0.14...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.55 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.4%) - Year change: -$0.25 (-9.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change:...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.3%) - Year change: -$0.32 (-11.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.0%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.50 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-11.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Year...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-9.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.24 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.5%) - Year change: -$0.12...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.52 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.24 (-8.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.28 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-5.3%) -...
In a candid and wide-ranging conversation released this week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) sat down with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University professor of medicine and vocal critic of pandemic-era public health policy, to discuss the future of federal health agencies, the legacy of COVID-19 mandates, and the need for greater transparency in government science. The interview, posted to Tuberville's official YouTube channel, comes as Congress continues to debate reforms to the...
February 5, 2026 - The Alabama Legislature is moving forward with one of its most sweeping bipartisan energy‑oversight efforts in years, unveiling a three‑bill package aimed at protecting consumers, strengthening regulatory integrity, and ensuring that Alabama families are not forced to subsidize private development. The Alabama Affordability Protection Plan, announced February 5, 2026, brings together Republicans and Democrats in both chambers around a shared goal: keeping energy costs sta...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.44 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.27 (-10.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.21 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.29 (-10.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.28 - Week change: +$0.07 (+2.2%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of February 2. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.52 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.2%) - Year change: -$0.33 (-11.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.41 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.0%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-5.6%) -...
Butler County Sheriff David Scruggs' endorsement of Katherine Robertson marks a significant moment in the 2026 race for Alabama Attorney General, strengthening her position as the preferred candidate among much of the state's law enforcement community. The announcement adds momentum to a campaign already defined by its emphasis on public safety, prosecutorial experience, and a tough‑on‑crime message that resonates across Alabama's political landscape. Sheriff Scruggs Backs Robertson as "Pr...
