Attorney General Marshall Hosts Training on Campus Extremism and Antisemitism
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall convened a specialized training session today for law enforcement officers and federal partners focused on identifying and countering campus extremism and antisemitism. The event, held in collaboration with George Washington University and the Chabad of Alabama, aimed to provide participants with current, evidence-based insights into extremist movements […]
Senator Britt Joins Republican Lawmakers in Calling for Repeal of FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, has joined Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and several other Senate Republicans in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to eliminate Risk Rating 2.0, a flood insurance policy they say is placing undue financial strain on homeowners nationwide. In a […]
Gregory Hunt Executed by Nitrogen Hypoxia for 1988 Murder of Karen Lane
Atmore, AL – The State of Alabama on Tuesday evening carried out the execution of Gregory Hunt by nitrogen hypoxia at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility. Hunt was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1988 capital murder of 32-year-old Karen Sanders Lane in Cordova, Alabama. His death was pronounced at 6:26 p.m., following […]
Senator Katie Britt Highlights Alabama Innovation and Industry During Senate Appropriations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) participated in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing this week focused on the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Proposal for the Department of Commerce. The hearing featured Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and addressed national priorities such as economic development, job creation, and industrial competitiveness. During the hearing, […]
Alabama Power Volunteers Revitalize United Cerebral Palsy that Serves Cleburne County
ANNISTON, AL – Volunteers from the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) spent Tuesday morning working alongside staff from East Central Alabama United Cerebral Palsy (ECAUCP) to revitalize the exterior of the nonprofit’s Anniston facility as part of APSO’s annual chair project. The initiative focused on improving the visual appeal of the building and fostering a more […]
Governor Ivey Appoints Ami Brooks as Secretary of Early Childhood Education
MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday her appointment of Ami Brooks as the new secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. Brooks will assume the role on June 16, 2025, following the departure of current acting secretary Jan Hume, who is stepping down after nearly 14 years with the Department. Hume, […]
Cleburne County Schools Offering Free Bulk Summer Meal Pick-Up for Children
Cleburne, AL – Cleburne County Schools is helping ensure children have access to nutritious meals during the summer months through a bulk meal pick-up program. Open to all children 18 years of age and under, this initiative provides families with a convenient way to receive meals throughout the school break. Each distribution includes a set amount […]
Governor Ivey Introduces Alabama’s New First Dog, Huntley
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey officially introduced Huntley, a three-year-old Yellow Labrador Retriever, as the new First Dog of Alabama on Monday. Huntley, a female Yellow Lab, now resides with Governor Ivey at the Alabama Governor’s Mansion. The governor shared her enthusiasm for the newest addition, describing Huntley as well-mannered, playful, and a welcome […]
Senator Katie Britt Advocates for HBCUs, School Choice, and Literacy at FY26 Education Budget Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) recently participated in a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget request for the U.S. Department of Education, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifying before the panel. During the hearing, Senator Britt underscored the importance of supporting Alabama’s 14 historically black colleges […]
Virginia Becomes Tenth State to Join Alabama’s AVID Voter File Maintenance Program
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced this week that the Commonwealth of Virginia has officially joined the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID), becoming the tenth state to participate in the voter file maintenance program. Virginia’s entry follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two states, which aims […]