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Rogers: ‘It’s past time’ for Space Command move

Yaffee -
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) said he's had enough of the delays concerning the decision to move Space Command Headquarters to Redstone Arsenal in...

2023 POWER & INFLUENCE 50: Numbers 41-50

Yellowhammer News -
Once again, Yellowhammer Multimedia is publishing its list of Alabama's most powerful and influential political leaders. Drawn from conversations with political insiders, and the most...

Steve Flowers: Lurleen Wallace humble, popular

Steve Flowers -
Kay Ivey is Alabama’s second female governor. Lurleen Wallace was the first. Appropriately, Kay Ivey’s idol and impetus for striving to be governor was Lurleen...

Alabama telecom CEO testifies on broadband needs

Bud McLaughlin -
WASHINGTON— Stressing the importance of broadband access to rural areas, the CEO of a North Alabama telecom co-op testified in a U.S. Senate Agriculture,...

Wardynski: Biden never wanted Space Command in Huntsville

Yaffee -
Former congressional candidate Casey Wardynski believes President Biden has been looking for a reason to prevent the Space Command Headquarters move to Huntsville since...

Senate passes foreign property ownership ban

Grayson Everett -
In the ongoing effort to safeguard Alabama's agricultural resources and critical infrastructure against foreign threats, the Alabama Senate passed an amended form of the...

Legislators honor law enforcement officers – one posthumously

Grayson Everett -
Local, county and state law enforcement officers were honored Thursday during a joint ceremony of the Alabama Legislature. Among them was Deputy Chris Poole,...

Givhan seeks to limit power of public health chief

Yaffee -
Alabama's top health officer is facing pushback for his comments in a recent speech calling laws on transgender issues "appalling." Dr. Scott Harris, who heads...

Birmingham doctor testifies at Senate mental health hearing

Austen Shipley -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUb-4kWJTKY Mental health has become a major focus of legislators in recent years - at the state and federal levels. The topic took center stage Wednesday...

Strong bill to protect US farmland from adversaries

Austen Shipley -
US Rep. Dale Strong introduced cosponsored bipartisan legislation Wednesday that he hopes will serve to protect American agriculture within the United States. The Protecting America’s...

Tuberville: Reliable broadband service in rural areas ‘vital’

Austen Shipley -
In his first hearing as ranking member of the U.S. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (AG) Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, Sen. Tommy Tuberville...

Moore cosponsors resolution to impeach Homeland secretary

Yaffee -
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is cosponsoring a resolution in the House to impeach Secretary of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the situation at...

Palmer: Durham report proves DOJ politicized

Yaffee -
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said the Department of Justice (DOJ) has become too politicized and the proof is in Special Counsel John Durham's...

Begging, loitering on public roads to become illegal

Grayson Everett -
The Alabama Legislature is cracking down on those who loiter on public roadways, causing a public safety hazard to themselves and drivers. Rep. Reed Ingram...

Paramedic shortage: College degree requirement may drop

Grayson Everett -
As states nationwide deal with the consequences of a shortage of qualified paramedics and EMTs, the Alabama Legislature is considering ways to make the...

Sewell: Biden using ‘politics, not merit’ in Space Command decision

Grayson Everett -
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, Alabama’s only Democratic vote in Washington, spoke out against the Biden administration’s reported effort to reverse the U.S. Space Command’s...

Tuberville introduces Feral Swine Eradication Act

Austen Shipley -
Over the past several years, Alabama farmers have dealt with crops destroyed by feral hogs. To help curb the continuing damage, Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined...

Dr. Howard Day: The eyes have it on HB 349

Dr. Howard Day -
Technology has revolutionized our lives over these last three decades, and it has also revolutionized eye care. Yet, in Alabama, optometrists are still subject to...

Lawmakers seek support for Air Guard expansion

Austen Shipley -
The Yellowhammer State plays an ever-increasing role in the United States military's readiness and defense. Continuing this trend, the Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs...

Back the Blue: State officials honor National Police Week

Grayson Everett -
In Alabama, National Police Week is a time of reflection and gratitude. It's a time to pay tribute to fallen officers, express appreciation for...

Rep. Carl: Getting control of the border

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl -
Since President Biden took office, there have been over 5 million illegal crossings at our  southern border, and more than 1.3 million illegal immigrants...

AL officials blast reported attempt to reverse Space Command move

Yaffee -
Alabama political leaders are criticizing President Joe Biden's reported attempt to keep Space Command Headquarters in Colorado instead of moving it to Redstone Arsenal...

What to Watch: Legislative Session Week 10

Grayson Everett -
Today the Legislature kicks off its 10th week of business. Only seven days will remain in the 2023 general session upon conclusion Thursday, the...

NBC: Biden plans to ‘reverse’ Space Command basing decision

Grayson Everett -
According to a new report from NBC News, unnamed officials close to the process say the White House is actively seeking to "reverse" the...
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