WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has announced that his office will eliminate over $2 million in taxpayer funds by the end of his term, without reducing services. This achievement stems from initiatives such as decreasing the Photo Voter ID program's advertising budget, eliminating an annual business filing requirement, and utilizing existing staff for training boards of registrars. Further savings were realized by canceling unused internet services and equipment and  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 17 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on June 16, 2025: * * * Alabama team at Paris Air Show showcases aerospace advantages Alabama has earned a reputation as a powerhouse in aerospace, aviation, and defense -- and that reputation continues to grow. At the 2025 Paris Air Show, an Alabama team is showcasing not only the world-class companies operating in the state but also the deep-rooted assets that make it a prime destination for global   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 18 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on June 17, 2025: * * * How AIDT's Aviation Training Center is powering Alabama's aerospace workforce When Airbus chose Mobile, Alabama, as the home for its first U.S.-based commercial aircraft assembly plant, it marked a transformative moment for the state's aerospace industry. But behind the headlines and ribbon cuttings was another critical development: the establishment of the AIDT Aviation Trai  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Rocket Team perfects extraterrestrial lander for data collection and RF transmission The rocket team representing the Vanderbilt Aerospace Design Laboratory (VADL) attempted a very challenging payload deployment and landing sequence (video) for the 2025 NASA University Student Launch Competition May 4 at Bragg Farms, just north of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Hunt  more