Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama
Aderholt Votes in Favor of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act: Advancing Peace Through Strength
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Aderholt Votes in Favor of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act: Advancing Peace Through Strength
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8800 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.
"I am proud to have voted 'Yes' for the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to revitalize
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Alabama Nurse Opposes EPA Proposal to Rescind PFAS Drinking Water Protections
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on Proposed Rescission of PFAS Drinking Water Regulations
Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654 - Submitted via regulations.gov
Administrator Lee Zeldin
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460
I am reaching out to you as a Registered Nurse writing to strongly oppose EPA's
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America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation
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WASHINGTON (July 23, 2026) -Drew Maloney, President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), released a statement today highlighting how investor-owned electric companies are serving customers while driving opportunity and economic development in communities across the country.
" America's ele
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Californian Pleads in D.C. to Multi-State PCP Trafficking Conspiracy, Firearm Charge Tied to Interstate Shipments
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Californian Pleads in D.C. to Multi-State PCP Trafficking Conspiracy, Firearm Charge Tied to Interstate Shipments
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WASHINGTON - Michael Anderson Thomas, 50, of Chino, California, pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia in connection with his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that reached across the United States and sold PCP, co
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Chambers Ranks Bradley and Attorneys in High Net Worth Guide 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Chambers Ranks Bradley and Attorneys in High Net Worth Guide 2026
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Bradley is pleased to announce that the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 has listed the firm in Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Alabama and six attorneys have been ranked. The firm has been ranked for the last 10 years.
The six Bradley attorneys ranked in the guide for 2026 are:
* Scott E. Adams (Bir
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First patient in HER2-positive breast cancer clinical trial defies odds and inspires hope in others
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 23 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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First patient in HER2-positive breast cancer clinical trial defies odds and inspires hope in others
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Rebecca Hall was diagnosed with leptomeningeal metastasis and was weeks from passing, until she enrolled as the first patient in a clinical trial. In 2019, Rebecca Hall, a Dothan, Ala., native who has lived in Birmingham since 2006, was told she had only weeks to live after she learned that her breast
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First Solar Highlights Robust U S Manufacturing and Compliance With Build America Buy America Act for Solar Panels in Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. FR-6616-N-01 - Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of
Products Used in
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Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order Establishing Commission on Screen-Based Instruction
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 22 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order Establishing Commission on Screen-Based Instruction
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order No. 745 establishing the Governor's Commission on Screen-Based Instruction to study the use, risks and benefits of screen-based instruction in Alabama's K-12 classrooms and provide evidence-based recommendations on its use.
"Responsible u
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IDEA Bank launches "Just Start" Youth Entrepreneurship Academy for aspiring young innovators
TROY, Alabama, July 22 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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IDEA Bank launches "Just Start" Youth Entrepreneurship Academy for aspiring young innovators
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More than 20 aspiring entrepreneurs from across the region are spending the week at Troy University's IDEA Bank learning what it takes to turn an idea into a successful business through the "Just Start" Youth Entrepreneurship Academy.
The hands-on academy, which began this week, is designed for students in grades 6-12 and
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It Came from the Archives: Part 2 of U.S. patents describes innovation by many living in the Wiregrass
TROY, Alabama, July 23 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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It Came from the Archives: Part 2 of U.S. patents describes innovation by many living in the Wiregrass
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Part 1 of this series, covering 1855 through World War II, is available at https://today.troy.edu/news/it-came-from-the-archives-the-inventiveness-of-wiregrass-residents-is-recorded-in-the-u-s-patent-office/
From the end of World War II through 2024, an imperfect search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's o
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Jax State Graduate Student Gains Global Experience Working FIFA World Cup
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 23 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State Graduate Student Gains Global Experience Working FIFA World Cup
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Sport Industry master's student Jordan Gilbert helps deliver the world's largest sporting event while building skills for a career in the sports industry.
By Brett Buckner
For most sports fans, the FIFA World Cup is a once-in-a-lifetime event to attend. For Jacksonville State University graduate student Jordan Gilbert
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Jax State Researcher Receives National Grant to Advance Childhood Cancer Research
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 23 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State Researcher Receives National Grant to Advance Childhood Cancer Research
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St. Baldrick's Foundation awards more than $73,000 to support Dr. Le Su's research into aggressive pediatric sarcomas.
JACKSONVILLE -Jacksonville State University Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Le Su has been awarded a $73,003.37 Extended Scholar Grant from the St. Baldrick's Childhood Cancer Research Founda
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Jax State Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter Earns National Recognition, Scholarships
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 23 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter Earns National Recognition, Scholarships
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Zeta Psi Chapter honored for excellence; members receive nearly $30,000 in national scholarships
JACKSONVILLE -Jacksonville State University's Zeta Tau Alpha chapter earned national recognition this summer, receiving one of the organization's highest chapter honors while several members were awarded nearly $30,000 in co
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Jax State, Sanders Flight Training Center Receive ACHE Approval for Aviation Instruction Site
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 23 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State, Sanders Flight Training Center Receive ACHE Approval for Aviation Instruction Site
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Approval clears the way for Commercial Aviation students to begin instruction at Jasper flight training center this fall
JACKSONVILLE -Jacksonville State University and Sanders Flight Training Center have received approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) to offer instruction fo
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Johns Hopkins: 'We Had It Coming' - Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Reveals Holes in Food Safety System
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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'We Had It Coming': Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Reveals Holes in Food Safety System
How gaps in surveillance allowed a hardy foodborne parasite to reach thousands of Americans.
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An outbreak of an intestinal illness believed to be tied to leafy greens has sickened thousands of people across the United States this summer, causing symptoms that can persist for weeks-
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Mercedes-Maybach GLS: Cosmos of Your Own
STUTTGART, Germany, July 22 -- Mercedes-Benz Group, a company that say it offers a high-end passenger cars and premium vans, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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The new Mercedes-Maybach GLS: A cosmos of your own
* A more expressive design with a commanding new lighting signature defines an unmistakable presence
* A new Nappa leather option, refined trim elements, extended massage functions and additional surround speakers create an even more exclusive private realm
* A
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New Scholarship in Beeson Divinity School Honors Former Samford President, Professor
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 22 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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New Scholarship in Beeson Divinity School Honors Former Samford President, Professor
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Birmingham businessman Wray Pearce and his wife, Joan, have made a major donation to Samford University's Beeson Divinity School, funding a new scholarship that honors former Samford President Thomas Corts and longtime professor James Barnette '83.
The Dr. Thomas Corts, Dr. James Barnette, J. Wray Pearce and Joan
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NSF Awards N.C. A&T, Partners $160M to Build Sustainable Bioeconomy in Rural Communities
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 23 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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NSF Awards N.C. A&T, Partners $160M to Build Sustainable Bioeconomy in Rural Communities
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 23, 2026) -A North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University team is a part of the National Science Foundation Biobased Rural Innovation for Domestic Growth and Economic Security (NSF BRIDGES) Engine that will receive up to $160 millio
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced revenue producers in second quarter as growth model continues to accelerate
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced revenue producers in second quarter as growth model continues to accelerate
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Firm hires 74 experienced revenue producers in 2Q26, bringing year-to-date total to 124
ATLANTA, July 23, 2026 - Pinna
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Renowned international dancers to teach, perform during two-day intensive at Troy University
TROY, Alabama, July 22 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Renowned international dancers to teach, perform during two-day intensive at Troy University
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Since 2017, Troy University dancers have traveled to Italy to participate in the Danza in Arte a Pietrasanta and interact with renowned international dancers. Now, a two-day intensive will bring those same master performers to the TROY Campus where dancers will expand their creative and cultural perspectives.
Open to dance
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Rep. Rogers Applauds House Passage of the FY27 NDAA with Key Wins for the State of Alabama
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Rogers Applauds House Passage of the FY27 NDAA with Key Wins for the State of Alabama
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WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) released a statement praising the House passage of H.R. 8800, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA).
"Our national security depends on a ready, capable, and well-equipped fighting force backed by a rob
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Rep. Sewell Recognizes Cancer Survivor and Iron Strong Award Recipient Yolanda Jackson
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Recognizes Cancer Survivor and Iron Strong Award Recipient Yolanda Jackson
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Washington D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to honor three-time cancer survivor Yolanda Jackson. On Friday, July 24, the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham will honor Ms. Jackson with their Iron Strong Survivor Award for overcoming he
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S&T researchers earn DOE Genesis Mission award
ROLLA, Missouri, July 22 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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S&T researchers earn DOE Genesis Mission award
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Missouri S&T researchers Dr. Gabriel Nicolosi, assistant professor of engineering management and systems engineering, and Dr. Mario Buchely, Roberta and G. Robert Couch assistant professor of materials science and engineering, have been selected for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Genesis Mission award to advance artificial intelligence
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TCI of Alabama to Pay $2.6 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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TCI of Alabama to Pay $2.6 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
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Consent decree resolves federal suit charging that Alabama recycling plant refused to hire female laborers for decades
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Alabama recycler TCI of Alabama, LLC, will pay $2.6 million and provide other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit, the federal agency
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Texas Southern University Names Dr. Juan M. Alexander Sr. as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Services
HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news:
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Texas Southern University Names Dr. Juan M. Alexander Sr. as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Services
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Texas Southern University has appointed Dr. Juan M. Alexander Sr. as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Services, a critical leadership position that will guide the University's enrollment planning and student success strategies. Alexander brings nearly two decades of experience leading stude
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Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen, Walkinshaw, Gillen Introduce Right to IVF Act
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen, Walkinshaw, Gillen Introduce Right to IVF Act
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Today, Representatives Lori Trahan (MA-03), Rosa DeLauro (CT-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), James Walkinshaw (VA-11), and Laura Gillen (NY-04) led the introduction of the Right to IVF Act of 2026. Introduced ahead of World IVF Day on July 25th, the sweeping legislative package that would make it easier to access in-vitro fertil
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Tuberville Helps Introduce Bill To Protect Religious Vaccine Exemptions
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Helps Introduce Bill To Protect Religious Vaccine Exemptions
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) helped introduce the Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood ( GRACE) Act, which withholds federal tax dollars from schools that refuse to recognize religious exemptions for vaccinations. The GRACE Act helps protect religious freedom and parental rights by prevent
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U.S. and Partner Nations conduct SINKEX during RIMPAC 26
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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U.S. and Partner Nations conduct SINKEX during RIMPAC 26
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Ships and aircraft participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 conducted a planned, live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) and sank decommissioned USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), July 12, 2026, and decommissioned USS Peleliu (LHA 5), July 17. Mobile Bay and Peleliu were sunk in waters 15,000 feet deep, more than 50 nautical miles off the northern coast of
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U.S. Department of Energy Invests in Fermilab Projects to Accelerate AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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U.S. Department of Energy invests in Fermilab projects to accelerate AI-enabled scientific discovery
The awards will support Fermilab projects by leveraging AI to boost innovation and technology development, advance DOE's Genesis Mission and accelerate scientific discovery.
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The Department of Energy announced today the list of projects that
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Celebrates $15M Award for HudsonAlpha's BRIDGES Engine, Following Alabama Delegation Sending Letter of Support
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Celebrates $15M Award for HudsonAlpha's BRIDGES Engine, Following Alabama Delegation Sending Letter of Support
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) celebrated a recent U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) award of $15 million to HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville to lead the NSF Biobased Rural Innovation for Domestic Growth and Economic S
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USA by the Bay Speaker Series Features Dr. Grayson Glaze
MOBILE, Alabama, July 22 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
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USA by the Bay Speaker Series Features Dr. Grayson Glaze
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Posted on July 22, 2026
Dr. Grayson Glaze joined the University of South Alabama Mitchell College of Business in 2025 as its inaugural distinguished professor of real estate.
The University of South Alabama will explore the opportunities and challenges shaping one of Alabama's fastest-growing regions during the next USA by the Bay
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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
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(Washington, D.C., July 23, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This partnership opportunity is part of a broad
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Walkinshaw, Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen, Gillen Introduce Right to IVF Act
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Walkinshaw, Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen, Gillen Introduce Right to IVF Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Rosa DeLauro (CT-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Laura Gillen (NY-04) led the introduction of the Right to IVF Act of 2026. Introduced ahead of World IVF Day on July 25th, the sweeping legislative package that would make it easier to acces
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