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April 4, 2026 - ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Today, Congressman Barry Moore published a list of 56 county coordinators from Mobile to Muscle Shoals in his race for U.S. Senate. "I've always been the grassroots conservative candidate," said Barry Moore. "We've got a great team of volunteers and leaders backing our campaign, and I'm proud to have earned their trust. Just like President Trump, they're backing me because I will never waver in defense of Alabama or our conservative principles." This is the l...
Republicans appear on track to maintain control of Georgia's 14th Congressional District, as multiple news outlets project that President Trump‑endorsed candidate Clay Fuller is positioned to win the special election to fill the seat previously held by former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R‑Ga.). While official results have not yet been certified, early tallies and district‑level reporting indicate that GOP voters consolidated strongly behind Fuller, avoiding the kind of upset that can somet...
April 7, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Senate Government Affairs committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would create party registration for the first time in the state of Alabama. Under current law, Alabama voters do not have to declare a party affiliation to vote in either major party primary. That will change if House Bill 541 passes the Legislature and is signed into law by the governor. HB541 is sponsored by Representative Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity). The coming 2026 and 2028...
April 7, 1026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced two Community Facilities Grants for Alabama's Fourth Congressional District through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. The USDA Community Facilities Grants were awarded to Marion and DeKalb counties and will be used to directly benefit public service buildings and improve the quality of life of rural communities. DeKalb County – Northeast Alabama Community College $273,188 to purchase nur...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama House Bill 98, a proposal to create a statewide college scholarship program for the dependents of law enforcement officers, continues to move steadily through the Legislature after receiving overwhelming bipartisan support in the House. HB98, sponsored by Rep. Allen Treadaway (R‑Morris), would establish the Alabama Law Enforcement Officers' Family Scholarship Program, offering up to $3,000 per academic term to eligible spouses and children of long‑serving law enf...
April 8, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With the 2026 legislative session entering its final weeks, the Alabama House Democratic Caucus (AHDC) announced it will hold its weekly press conference today at 1 p.m. in the Third Floor Press Room of the Alabama State House. The event is open to both the press and the public and will feature remarks from Minority Leader Rep. Anthony Daniels (D‑Huntsville), Rep. Adline Clarke (D‑Mobile), Rep. Mary Moore (D‑Birmingham), and Rep. Barbara Drummond (D‑Mo...
April 7, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - USDA's Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously evaluate agricultural technologies under real-world U.S. farming and ranching conditions. "Agricultural research in the United States has long supported the development of practical solutions that improve farm and ranch productivity while...
April 8, 2026 - U.S. corn farmers are facing growing uncertainty around fertilizer affordability and access, with concern mounting well beyond the current planting season, according to new survey results released today by the National Corn Growers Association. Findings from two nationwide surveys conducted in late March reveal that while many growers secured fertilizer supplies for the 2026 crop before recent global disruptions intensified, anxiety about fertilizer pricing and availability is...
April 8, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Alabama's education savings account program - the CHOOSE Act - had a record number of applicants in its second year. The application officially closed at midnight on March 31 with almost 49,000 students applying. Throughout her tenure, Governor Ivey has and will continue to prioritize Alabama students and champion their future success. The 2026-27 CHOOSE Act application deadline closed with 29,341 applications r...
April 8, 2026 - (MONTGOMERY, Ala) – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Roderick Byrd's challenge to his capital murder conviction and death sentence. Byrd was convicted in the Jefferson County Circuit Court of capital murder and sentenced to death on August 17, 2007. The evidence showed that on Thanksgiving Day in 2005, Byrd and his friend Brandon Mitchell robbed the Airport Inn in Birmingham. Byrd and Mitchell e...
April 8, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A Virginia‑based political action committee with ties to national gambling interests has emerged as a significant - and controversial - player in Alabama's 2026 election cycle. The American Conservative Fund (ACF), an independent‑expenditure super PAC, has been saturating parts of the state with campaign mailers and television ads while raising questions about transparency and compliance with Alabama's campaign‑finance laws. A PAC With Out‑of‑State Money and Al...
Zoey is a female maybe Lab/Pit mix, seven-months old, about 40 lbs. Zoe is super loving, playful, wants to cuddle and get attention. She is great with other dogs, loves everyone, but we have discovered she is not a big fan of car rides so far. 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, basic immunizations,...
April 8, 2026 - MOLINE, Ill. - Deere & Company has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the high‑profile multidistrict antitrust litigation over repair services, bringing an end to a case that has been closely watched across the agriculture and equipment industries since 2022. The settlement, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, concludes the dispute without any finding of wrongdoing by the manufacturer. The litigation centered on "right to repair" c...
April 8, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R‑Ala.) has joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers backing new legislation to combat a growing form of fraud targeting families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill, known as the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, aims to modernize the technology behind SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards and protect recipients from "skimming" attacks. Skimming occurs when criminals use hidden d...
April 8, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A proposal to temporarily halt new large‑scale solar farms in Alabama collapsed in the final stretch of the 2026 legislative session, ending weeks of debate over the future of renewable energy development in the state. Senate Bill 354, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, sought to impose a one‑year moratorium on permitting for major solar facilities. The legislation emerged amid intense controversy surrounding a proposed 4,500‑acre solar project in Baldwin Count...
April 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - With President Donald Trump set to meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on April 8, the chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees issued a joint statement underscoring the stakes of the discussion and the evolving security demands facing the alliance. Sen. Roger Wicker (R‑MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Mike Rogers (R‑AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, framed the meeting as a pivotal mom...
April 8,2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, joined by the Administration for Children & Families (ACF) Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams and Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner Nancy Buckner, signed a proclamation formalizing a renewed partnership between the state of Alabama and ACF within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reinforcing a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and families across the state. "As a proudly p...
Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs Even as the U.S. and Israel reached a fragile two-week ceasefire with Iran, gasoline prices show no signs of a quick retreat. As of April 8, the national average stands at $4.16 per gallon, more than a dollar higher than at the start of the conflict. That's beyond a tipping point that experts say could push consumers toward electric vehicles, Grist reports. When gas prices top $4 per gallon, BloombergNEF estimates that the total cost of ownership for...
April 9, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate will meet for the last time this year – barring the unlikely possibility of a special session. On this last day of the 2026 session the Senate is expected to take up a high‑profile proposal to close the state's primary election. That bill, House Bill 541 (HB541) is sponsored by Representative Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity). The Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee has prioritized this legislation. "The position of the party and t...
Tax season comes with a deadline. For people with disabilities, it also comes with a wall. Every year, millions of Americans sit down to file their taxes online. It's become the default, with roughly 94% of returns now filed electronically according to a federal review of the 2025 filing season, which means for most people, tax season looks something like this: pull up a website, enter some information, hit submit. It's not anyone's favorite task, but it gets done. For the roughly 70 million...
‘I’ll never have enough’: Why Americans feel broke despite making smart financial decisions A new Intuit Credit Karma/Harris Poll study finds 78% of Americans don't feel financially secure — and doing everything right is not enough. Most Americans believe they’ve made smart financial decisions, but doing the “right thing” doesn’t always feel like enough. Many believe that even if financial success exists on paper, it doesn’t guarantee that it will translate to comfort in real life. According t...
Your complete guide to buying an electric vehicle in 2026: What US consumers need to know Electric vehicles (EVs) are here to stay, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most interesting years for the EV market yet. With expanding model choices, evolving incentives for drivers, and changing federal policy, choosing the right EV isn’t just about selecting a car. It’s about understanding the costs, charging options, and long-term value ina shifting landscape. The General has pulled together a c...
Robots that can build colonies on Mars are already practicing in California You can't joystick a robot on Mars in real time. Radio signals from Earth take up to 22 minutes to arrive. This simple fact has stalled space construction for decades. The dream of building in space has long remained just that: an aspiration, a vision of an extraterrestrial jumping-off point for exploring the cosmos. But the gap between dream and reality is narrowing, driven by rapid advancements in AI and robotics....
Best affordable luxury SUVs of 2026 Finding an affordable luxury SUV that mixes practicality with high-end amenities and expressive design doesn’t have to be a budget-busting exercise. Using Edmunds’ rankings and a $50,000 budget — including mandatory destination charges — here are 10 of the best affordable luxury SUVs on the market today. The top pick, the BMW X1, edges out its rivals, but only by a smidge. You really can’t go wrong with any of these right-priced luxurious crossovers and SUVs,...
Breach of fiduciary duty penalties explained: Fines, sanctions, and how to avoid them Breach of fiduciary duty penalties can range from six-figure financial judgments to prison time, depending on the severity and intent behind the violation. If you're a financial advisor, this isn't something you can afford to treat as abstract legal theory. Every advisory relationship is built on a legal and ethical obligation to put your client's interests ahead of your own. When that obligation gets...
