Alabama Governor Signs FOCUS Act Banning Student Cell Phone Use in Public Schools
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed legislation prohibiting students from using smartphones and other wireless devices in the state’s public schools. The FOCUS Act, aimed at reducing classroom distractions, was signed into law last week during a ceremony in the governor’s office attended by middle school students. “Smart phones have beneficial roles […]
Senators Introduce RESTORE Act to Address Military COVID-19 Vaccine Religious Exemptions
Washington D.C. – A group of Republican senators has introduced legislation aimed at reviewing the handling of religious accommodation requests related to the Department of Defense’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have introduced the Reaffirming Every Servicemember’s Trust Over Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) […]
Governor Ivey Signs Bill Reducing Alabama Grocery Tax
MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 386 into law on May 9, 2025, reducing the state sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%. The tax cut will take effect September 1, 2025. The governor signed the legislation after returning to Montgomery from her Rebuild Alabama Road Tour stop in Limestone […]
Senator Andrew Jones Launches Re-Election Campaign with Events in Etowah and Cherokee Counties
CENTRE, AL — State Senator Andrew Jones (R-Centre) has officially launched his campaign for re-election to the Alabama State Senate with events scheduled in Etowah and Cherokee Counties on May 29 and 30. Jones, who represents District 10, is seeking a second term after first being elected in 2018. Currently serving as Chair of the […]
Senate Republicans Introduce Immigration Parole Reform Act to Limit Executive Authority
Washington D.C. – A group of Republican senators led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and including Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) have introduced legislation aimed at restricting the use of immigration parole authority by the executive branch. The Immigration Parole Reform Act seeks to narrow the scope of presidential authority to grant temporary admission […]
Family Savings Credit Union Wins National Award for Jacksonville State University Financial Wellness Program
Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Brett Buckner of JSU’s Media Department, Family Savings Credit Union has earned national recognition for its innovative financial education initiative at Jacksonville State University, receiving a prestigious Cutting Edge Diamond Award for the Family Savings Financial Wellness Program at Jax State. The award, presented by the Marketing, Public […]
ALEA Supports “Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day” to Promote Water Safety
MONTGOMERY, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced today its support of “Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day,” scheduled for Friday, May 16, as part of a national safety awareness campaign. ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division is joining boating professionals and outdoor enthusiasts to heighten awareness of different life jacket styles available and […]
Alabama Attorney General Joins Multi-State Challenge to Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 24 states challenging Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act, which imposes retroactive penalties on coal, oil, and natural gas suppliers for their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions between 1995 and 2024. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court of Vermont, seeks to join […]
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Jacksonville City Council Awards Four Scholarships, Discusses Warming Station for Homeless
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville City Council met Monday evening to address a packed agenda that included the presentation of four city scholarships to local students, a detailed discussion about creating a warming station for the homeless, and an announcement about an upcoming opportunity for potential city council candidates to introduce themselves to the community. […]
