WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * GOP Can Further Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump and House and Senate Republicans can further help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains fili  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 20 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson continues work to stop illegal Chinese vapes Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 13-state coalition in a letter asking major credit card networks to stop the sale of illicit e-cigarette products. These products account for almost all the U.S. e-cigarette market, with $11 billion generated in annual retail sales. This makes up more than 80% of   more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, April 21 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * Behind Dark Eagle: Contracting at the Speed of Hypersonic By Sarah Nelson Speed defines the Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, Dark Eagle. But long before the system moves at hypersonic velocity, precision behind the scenes makes that speed possible. Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) awarded a $2.7 billion contract March 31 supporting Dark Eagle, marking a major mi  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 20 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Drug prescribed to treat chemotherapy-induced nerve damage does not prevent it, new study shows * The study highlights the unmet need for effective strategies to prevent chemotherapy-induced nerve damage, which affects long-term quality of life for cancer survivors. Duloxetine, a medication commonly used to treat chronic pain and psychiatric conditions, does not prevent nerve damage caused by chemothe  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Jackson Hospital and Clinic, Montgomery, Alabama, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's consideration of implementing a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The hospital highlighted significant administrative, financial, and operational burdens that would arise from replacing the longstanding upfront discount system approved for de  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Kim Kiel Honored with AHSAA Hall of Fame Induction, Continues Leadership Path at Samford * Kim Kiel wasn't expecting the call. "When I received the call, I was humbled and completely honored. It almost felt surreal," she said. After more than 25 years of service, the Pelham City Schools assistant superintendent and current Samford University Orlean Beeson School of Education graduate student has   more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, April 21 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news: * * * Reagan Test Site name change reflects space, missile defense testing history By Jacob Wologo The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command's prime missile test site, formerly known as the Reagan Test Site, has been redesignated as the Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. The Reagan Test Range, as it is also called for bre  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 20 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * SAASS Developing Expert Joint Warfighters * The next fight will be shaped by how quickly leaders can frame options and act. Air University develops leaders to operate inside that reality. It prepares joint warfighters to assess conditions, frame options and support decisions tied to how the Department of the Air Force executes strategies and plans. Across the enterprise, education, research and doctrine conn  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SAVE Act Fails, Millions of Voters Retain Their Right to Vote for Now * MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) applauds the U.S. Senate's rejection of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, a sweeping anti-voter legislation pushed by the Trump administration that would have erected significant barriers to ballot access for millions o  more

MOBILE, Alabama, April 20 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * South Mesonet Expansion Begins In Montgomery * Posted on April 20, 2026 University of South Alabama Mesonet Managing Director Austin Clark, red shirt, poses with members of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama leadership team at ribbon cutting for the Mesonet Expansion Project. A $3 million NOAA grant is funding 20 more ground-based weather monitoring systems to be placed around the state.   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Thrive Alabama, operating as AIDS Action Coalition of Huntsville, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) addressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warned that the pilot threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of Community Health Centers (CHCs) nationwide, which rely on the 340B program to provide affordable medications to vulnerable populations. Thrive   more

TROY, Alabama, April 20 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University kicks off second annual Trojan Research Week * Troy University kicked off its second annual Research Week with a ceremony, presented by the Office of Sponsored Programs, on Monday in the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor on the Troy Campus. Each of the University's five colleges will have research days throughout the week, beginning with the College of Arts and Humanities on Monday. "Research begin  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Tuscaloosa (Alabama) Mayor Walt Maddox submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), expressing strong concerns regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal that includes substantial cuts to pivotal housing and community development programs. The city's letter highlighted the importance of programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and federal homelessness initia  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The University of Alabama Hospital has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed shift from the longstanding upfront discount model of the 340B Drug Pricing Program to a rebate model pilot program. UAB, a major safety net and academic medical center in Alabama with over 1,400 beds, stresses that the proposed rebate system would impose overwhelming administrative and financial burdens that threaten   more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * U.S. climate sees declines in both hot and cold extreme temperatures since 1899 Dr. John R. Christy A comprehensive new study extending the U.S. Historical Climatology Network (USHCN) record back to 1899 finds that both hot and cold temperature extremes across the contiguous United States have declined over the past 127 years. The research, performed by Dr. John R. Christy, Alabama State Clim  more