Gadsden State Honors Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony
GADSDEN, AL — The Health Sciences Division at Gadsden State Community College held a special pinning ceremony on May 8 to celebrate the achievements of 43 students earning their Associate in Applied Science in Registered Nursing. The event took place at the Beck Gymnasium on the Wallace Drive Campus, marking a key milestone for students […]
Wes Allen Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill Codifying Alabama’s AVID System
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has commended the final passage of Senate Bill 142, legislation that formally establishes the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) as the state’s official voter file maintenance system. The bill, sponsored by Senator Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) and Representative Bryan Brinyark (R-Tuscaloosa), received bipartisan support in the state […]
ALEA Launches ‘101 Days of Summer Safety’ Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
MONTGOMERY, AL — As Alabamians prepare for the long Memorial Day weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging the public to make safety a top priority — whether on the road, on the water, or at holiday destinations. The holiday marks the launch of ALEA’s annual 101 Days of Summer Safetycampaign, a statewide […]
Senator Katie Britt Hosts Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for Redstone Arsenal Tour in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, AL — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) welcomed Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kans.) to Redstone Arsenal this week, highlighting the military installation’s strategic importance and showcasing its array of advanced capabilities supporting national defense efforts. The visit, one of Secretary Driscoll’s first major site tours since his […]
Local Author Publishes Children’s Book Inspired by Her Golden Retrievers
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – Local author and educator Logan Tucker has released her first children’s book, “The Marvelous Adventures of Molly & Brooks: The Creek Chronicles Volume 1,” inspired by her beloved golden retrievers. Tucker, who graduated from Alexandria High School in 2019, completed her degree at Jacksonville State University in just 3½ years after […]
Senator Katie Britt Urges Bipartisan Support for Child Care Legislation on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor this week in support of her Child Care Availability and Affordability Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the nation’s ongoing child care challenges. Her remarks emphasized broad and growing support for the legislation, both among lawmakers and the American […]
Governor Ivey Appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Alabama Supreme Court Following Justice Mitchell’s Resignation
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Supreme Court of Alabama, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Justice Jay Mitchell, who stepped down from the bench earlier this week. “Judge Bill Lewis continues demonstrating justice and fairness under the law, as well as a […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall Leads 24-State Coalition in Support of Ohio Law Restricting Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has led a coalition of 24 states in filing an amicus brief urging the Ohio Supreme Court to review a decision by the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals that blocked enforcement of Ohio’s law restricting gender transition procedures for minors. The law, passed by the Ohio […]
Governor Kay Ivey Wraps Up 2025 Legislative Session with 287 Bills Signed into Law
MONTGOMERY, AL — With the final bill signed into law on Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey has officially concluded the 2025 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature. The session, which saw the introduction of nearly 1,500 pieces of legislation, resulted in 287 bills and 147 resolutions receiving the governor’s signature. Governor Ivey, who had several legislative […]
Senator Katie Britt Presses for I-65 Widening During Senate Appropriations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development hearing today, questioning Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy on key Alabama infrastructure needs. The hearing focused on reviewing President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Transportation. During her […]