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Gov. Kay Ivey signs the Safe Alabama Public Safety package into law
Alabama News Network
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June 13, 2025
Posted: Jun 13, 2025 12:48 PM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News Gov. Kay Ivey has ceremonially signed the Safe Alabama Public Safety Package into law. She introduced the group of bills during her State of the State Address in February. Her goal is to make...
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...
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...
Alabama IVF ruling looms over 2026 statewide elections
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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June 14, 2025
The Alabama Supreme Court's 2024 decision declaring frozen embryos children could be a factor in Alabama's 2026 elections, particularly in the races for attorney general and Supreme Court. The decision halted IVF treatments across the state and...
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...
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....
Alabama announces updates for CDL holders to enhance road safety and certification process
WJSU - Alabama
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has announced two significant updates for Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants, aligning with federal guidelines to enhance road safety and streamline certification...
Alabama Environmental Management Commission names new ADEM director
WJSU - Alabama
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The Alabama Environmental Management Commission (AEMC) has appointed Edward F. Poolos as the new director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Poolos, who currently serves as the deputy commissioner of the Alabama...
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...
Alabama Lt. Governor candidate ‘staying in this race’ despite PhD controversy
AL.com - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Nicole Wadsworth, a Republican candidate for Alabama’s lieutenant governor, is remaining in the race despite questions about her educational history and reportedly losing campaign staff. Wadsworth’s educational credentials came under question...
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,...
Legal Expert Unveils How Taxpayers Are Subsidizing Anti-ICE Riots in Los Angeles and Cities Across the Country
The Tennessee Star
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June 13, 2025
Phill Kline, former Kansas Attorney General and current law professor at Liberty University School of Law, said the protests unfolding nationwide against federal law enforcement carrying out immigration operations are being subsidized by American...
Governor denies clemency as South Carolina prepares for its 6th execution in 9 months
Fox News - South Carolina
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June 13, 2025
BREAKING UPDATE: Gov. Henry McMaster has denied clemency for Stephen Stanko ahead of his scheduled execution Friday evening. The original Associated Press story can be read below. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man sent to death row twice...
Governor Ivey signs REACH ACT into law, expanding high school diploma program
WTVY - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Governor Kay Ivey signed the REACH Act into law on Monday, June 9, expanding the High School Diploma Options (HSDO) program. The new law gives former Alabama high school students who did not complete their high school...
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 City-County Management Association announces new slate of officers for 2025-26
280 Reporter - Alabama
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June 13, 2025
Published 11:51 am Friday, June 13, 2025 FROM STAFF REPORTS AUBURN – The Alabama City-County Management Association has announced its new slate of officers and board members for the 2025-26 term. Approved during the association’s annual summer...
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...
Military traditions of neutrality face strain as Trump drags U.S. military into his political agenda
The Milwaukee Independent
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June 14, 2025
Newsom quickly took Trump to court for unilaterally calling in the military to clamp down on peaceful protests against the administration’s draconian immigration policies. Trump followed that up with a campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg in North...
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...