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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Fox “Reynolds” Henderson to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Governor of Florida
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Fox “Reynolds” Henderson to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Fox “Reynolds” Henderson Henderson is a Principal and Managing Partner of Continental Pacific, LLC....
Alabama announces big changes for CDL holders
WPMI - Alabama
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WPMI) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal...
Council votes to allow Alabama Fiber Network to move forward with construction of broadband infrastructure
The Greensboro Watchman - Alabama
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June 14, 2025
Greensboro City Council voted to allow Alabama Fiber Network to begin setting up equipment at their proposed site behind the fire station during the council’s June 10 meeting. Alabama Fiber Network (AFN) constructs fiber optic cable infrastructure...
Law Firm Ranks Indiana in Top 10 for Fatal Rush Hour Car Crashes
WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana
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June 13, 2025
STATEWIDE — A law firm based in Washington, D.C. has Indiana ranked in the top 10 for the most fatal crashes during rush-hour. According to a recent study by Kitchel Law, Indiana ranks ninth in states with the most fatal crashes occurring between...
Alabama approves 4 affordable housing developments in Mobile in "historic day for housing"
WPMI - Alabama
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MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) has selected for award four affordable housing developments in Mobile, marking the first time in the state’s history that this many city-backed projects have been awarded in a...
Alabama lawmakers applaud reported proposal to move FBI National Academy to Huntsville
Alabama Daily News
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June 13, 2025
WASHINGTON — Alabama’s congressional delegation is praising the FBI’s proposal to move a training academy from Quantico, Va. to Huntsville, as first reported by The Washington Post. The FBI’s presence at Redstone Arsenal has received wide...
Population aging and government transfer dependency in Wythe County as of 2022
SW Virginia News
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June 14, 2025
In 2022, Wythe County received $427.9 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $15,223 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 34.2% of all personal income in...
ALEA announces big changes for Alabama CDL holders
The Cullman Tribune - Alabama
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June 14, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announced two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal guidelines...
Alabama’s aerospace growth story takes off at the 2025 Paris Air Show
Made in Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Alabama’s aerospace and defense industry’s momentum continues to build with a raft of new investment projects, advancing operations across the state that develop leading products and innovative technologies for markets around the world. Over the...
CAMPAIGN 2026: Montgomery community activist joins governor’s race
Alabama News Network
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June 14, 2025
Posted: Jun 14, 2025 12:13 PM CDT Updated: Jun 14, 2025 12:14 PM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News CAMPAIGN 2026: Montgomery community activist Ja’mel Brown has announced he’s running for governor. Brown says he’s seeking the Democratic Party nomination....
Population aging and government transfer dependency in Prince Edward County as of 2022
SC Virginia News
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June 14, 2025
In 2022, Prince Edward County received $305.3 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $13,925 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 35.2% of all personal...
Governor Ivey signs Lakyn Canine Act into law, expanding emergency care for police K9
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Alabama police K9s will now be eligible for emergency medical services thanks to a new state law signed by Governor Kay Ivey. The Lakyn Canine Act, officially enacted in May, allows emergency responders to administer care and transport injured K9...
Alabama’s new REACH Act opens the door for high school students who have withdrawn to earn their diploma
SylacaugaNews.com - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey signed the REACH Act into law during a signing ceremony this week in Montgomery, expanding educational opportunities for those who truly need that opportunity. The REACH Act is designed to allow high school...
Stephen Miller: ‘Illegals Who Fail to Register with the Government, As Required by Law, Will be Criminally Prosecuted’
The Gateway Pundit
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June 14, 2025
Screenshot: Hannity White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor Stephen Miller has warned that the United States’ Alien Registration Act will now be enforced, and “illegals who fail to register with the government,...
Alabama files third U.S. Supreme Court appeal in redistricting case
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Alabama has appealed a federal court ruling that nullified its 2023 congressional map, marking the state’s third trip to the U.S. Supreme Court in an ongoing legal battle over redistricting. The appeal, filed on June 6, names Alabama Secretary of...
Alabama drops to 43 in national study concerning child welfare
The Gadsden Times - Alabama
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Alabama's overall child well-being ranking dropped to No. 43 in the nation. Child poverty in Alabama remains stagnant at 21%. Alabama's national ranking in overall child well-being fell from 39 to 43 this year, according to a new annual report....
Alabama reading scores are improving while the rest of US struggles, but thousands of students face retention
AL.com - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Reading scores are improving in Alabama, but thousands of third graders could still be held back this year if they can’t catch up over the summer. When adjusted to current benchmarks, about 88% of third-grade students are reading on or above grade...
Alabama sheriff announces campaign for public service commission, raises $200,000
AL.com - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Cullman County Sheriff Matthew Gentry is running for a spot on Alabama’s Public Service Commission. The three-member commission is responsible for regulating gas and electric utilities in the state, including Alabama Power. “That’s one thing that...
Law and Order: Batavia man charged with assault and strangulation in separate incidents
The Batavian - New York
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June 13, 2025
Dominic Dyer Dominic J. Dyer, 20, of Batavia, was arrested May 19 and charged with assault 2nd and endangering the welfare of a child. Dyer allegedly punched another person multiple times in the presence of a child during a fight on Liberty...
Alabama legislative efforts deserve praise for passing public safety bills
The Coosa County News - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Eye on Politics Paul DeMarco It has been a little more than a month since Alabama lawmakers returned home from the statehouse. With the dust settling, we can look back at some of what was passed and some that should have passed. The governor and...