MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 27 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news: * * * Gov. Ivey awards grants to universities for law enforcement training Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $135,000 for programs to assist law enforcement officers from around the state with tools and techniques to investigate and prevent crime. Gov. Ivey awarded $75,000 to Jacksonville State University and $60,000 to Auburn University at Montgomery for general a more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 28 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news: * * * Gov. Ivey awards more than $1 million in grants to purchase equipment for 26 law enforcement agencies Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded about $1.14 million in grants to bolster law enforcement efforts in five counties and 21 municipalities throughout the state. The funds will allow police and sheriffs' departments to purchase new equipment, either to address a specific public sa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Alabama Department of Environmental Management submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the agency's proposed approval of Alabama's June 2022 State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission. This submission addresses interstate transport provisions related to the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The EPA's proposed rule, "Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS," p more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Alabama Power Company and PowerSouth Energy Cooperative submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emphasizing that Alabama sources do not significantly contribute to downwind nonattainment or maintenance areas, and the State has implemented stringent NOx emission controls on electric generating units (EGUs). The companies highlight that Alabama's SIP submission includes a weight of evidence (WOE) analysis addressing meteorological data more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The American Enterprise Institute has expressed support for the agency's proposed rule titled "Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard." The letter details concerns regarding the current implementation of the Clean Air Act's (CAA) interstate transport provisions and suggests reforms to realign policy with the cooperative federalism framework envisioned in the CAA. The environmental policy comment, submitted via the federa more ST

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 26 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Art and Design Faculty Earn Birmingham ADDY Awards * Two Samford University faculty members were recognized by the Birmingham chapter of the American Advertising Federation, earning ADDY Awards for creative work that reflects professional excellence and a deep commitment to the creative process. Geoff Sciacca, associate professor of graphic design, and Wink Winkler, assistant professor of game desi more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 28 -- The Arkansas State Police, a part of the Department of Public Safety, issued the following news: * * * ASP LEADS GULF COAST REGION IN HIGHWAY DRUG SEIZURES Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized record amounts of illegal narcotics in 2025, leading all agencies in the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) region. "Black market high grade marijuana is fueling violence in our cities," said Gulf Coast HIDTA Chairman and ASP Director Col. more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect religious freedom * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Iowa and 16 other states supporting a public schoolteacher's challenge to a district policy preventing her from decorating her classroom with a small personal crucifix. The district asks teachers to decorate their classrooms. Mrs. Arroyo-Castro's walls were more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Bars Correctional Health Care Provider from New York Following Deaths in Custody * March 27, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with correctional health care provider NaphCare, LLC (NaphCare) and its affiliate Proactive Health Care Medicine, PLLC (Proactive), following an investigation into three deaths at th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's Aviation Noise Complaint and Inquiry Response (ANCIR) Portal. The letter critiques the FAA's current use and utility of the ANCIR Portal, expressing concerns over its limited role in addressing community noise impacts and contributing to broader noise policy evaluation. AICA's letter asserts that the ANCIR Portal primarily functi more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Bentley Systems Inc., Exton, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation supporting development of a national strategy for transportation digital infrastructure and urging the agency to prioritize data standards, interoperability, and digital twin technologies. In the letter, Bentley Systems defined Transportation Digital Infrastructure as a comprehensive ecosystem combining connected physical infrastructure-such as sensors, I more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Kustoff Introduce Rural Health Agenda to Ease Financial Strain for Rural Hospitals, Expand Access to Urgent Care, and Strengthen Recruiting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), co-chair of the Senate Rural Health Caucus, and U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) introduced their bicameral and bipartisan Rural Health Agenda, which includes the S more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 27 -- BNSF Railway, a freight transportation company, issued the following news release: * * * BNSF Railway customers invest more than $5.3 billion in 2025; new certified site expands growth pipeline BNSF Railway customers invested more than $5.3 billion in 2025, completing 117 rail-served projects, the highest number closed in the last six years. These projects created more than 1,200 jobs across industrial, agricultural and consumer markets while expanding productio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Bringing financial relief to DHS employees * The partial government shutdown has left Department of Homeland Security employees without several paychecks, and credit unions are again stepping up for affected members. A recent America's Credit Unions Blog post details some of the direct relief credit unions have provided members, including: * Keesler Federal Credit Union sent s more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * CAIR Challenges Anti-Muslim Caucus Members to Visit Local Mosques After 'Modern-Day Klan Rally' on House Floor The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it has sent a letter to members of the so-called "Sharia-Free America Caucus" challenging them to visit mosques in their d more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Rogers And Ranking Member Smith Praise Committee Passage of Air Safety Bill House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statements applauding committee passage of H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act. For a full more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Rogers Opening Statement on the ALERT Act Markup U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following remarks on the full committee markup of H.R. 7613 -- The ALERT Act. For the full text of the ALERT Act, click here (https://armedservices.house.gov/uploadedfiles/ale more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Aderholt's Statement in Support of H.R. 7084; Defending American Property Abroad Act * Extension of Remarks in in Support of H.R. 7084; Defending American Property Abroad Act: Mr. Speaker, Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is acting in response to a situation in which a foreign government shut down an American company's operations, seized its property, and ignored t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Strong Highlights Need for Next Generation Weather Radar in North Alabama * WASHINGTON - During a National Weather Service Oversight hearing, Congressman Dale Strong, Vice Chair of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Subcommittee, pushed for answers on the National Weather Service's plans to replace a decades-old weather radar system that serves as a lifeline for hazardo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Hodne: Army's New T2COM Will 'Innovate With Urgency' * The mission of U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command is to enable the Army to defeat all adversaries by adapting to the ever-changing character of war, its commanding general said. In his keynote address March 26 at the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Department Makes Record Breaking Disbursement of $460.9 Million to Gulf of America States * WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced a record $460.9 million in energy revenue for the four Gulf of America energy-producing states -Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas -along with their coastal counties and parishes. The disbursement underscores the Trump administ more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed approval of State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for eight states under the "Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards" (NAAQS). INGAA represents the interstate natural gas pipeline industry and emphasized the proposal's importance for addressing regulatory cert more ST

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Leaders say nuclear forces, space domain paramount to national security * WASHINGTON - Protecting America's space systems is essential for national security because so many military capabilities rely on them -including precision navigation, global communications, missile warning and real-time intelligence, said Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Midwest Ozone Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Proposed Rule titled "Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)." MOG expressed support for the EPA's application of a 1 part per billion (ppb) modeled contribution threshold to conclude that ozone precursor emissions from eight states - including Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mis more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Ochsner Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed Calendar Year 2027 policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage program. Representing a large network of hospitals, clinics, and over 4,900 physicians across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, Ochsner emphasized the need to refine risk adjustment models and enhance beneficiary access to preventive and nutritional services. In thei more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Power Generators Air Coalition (PGen) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the agency's proposed rule to approve state implementation plan (SIP) submissions addressing interstate transport obligations under the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). PGen, a nonprofit coalition of electric generating companies and trade associations representing diverse energy sources including sol more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Prime Mover Institute, a public interest organization focused on advancing U.S. energy dominance, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Proposed Rule titled Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The organization expressed support for EPA's proposal to approve good neighbor state implementation plans (SIPs) filed by Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Miss more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Rogers Supports Defending American Property Abroad Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) released the following statement after House passage of the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 : "I was proud to support the Defending American Property Abroad Act on the House Floor today. US companies must be able to conduct business in the world marketplace without fear of unlawf more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Statement on Refusal of Congressional Republicans to Fund TSA and Other DHS Agencies * Washington D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement on the continued refusal of congressional Republicans to fund the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Votes for Bipartisan Legislation to Defend Vulcan Against Mexican Government's Illegal Attacks * Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the Defending American Property Abroad (DAPA) Act, narrowly-tailored legislation that would protect the Birmingham-headquartered Vulcan Materials Company against continued attacks by the Government of Mexico. The bill  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Soldiers, Units Adapt to Growing Drone Threat * The old rules of warfare are gone, and the Army is preparing for a future battlefield that's swarming with drones, a panel of leaders said during a Warriors Corner presentation at the Association of the U.S. Army's 2026 Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama. "The battlefield has a new predator, more PR

TROY, Alabama, March 27 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University expands access to college courses through CHOOSE Act funding * Troy University is now an approved CHOOSE Act vendor, providing homeschool and private school students new opportunities to access Early College coursework. Families who receive CHOOSE Act funds from the state of Alabama can use them to pay for Early College tuition and, potentially, textbooks or other educational resources through program more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Promotes His New Bill to Rein in Transfer Portal During HELP Hearing * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke at a U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing about how Congress can reform college athletics to better protect students and ensure they have opportunities to succeed. During his remarks, Sen. Tuberville discussed the more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, March 28 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * Engineering and Business Students Get in the Game Together to Take Learning and Leadership Out of the Classroom Tuskegee University continues to raise the bar on innovative ways to prepare students for workforce impact sooner by cross-training them through interdisciplinary teamwork that further enhances their skillsets. A recent example: The 2026 Tuskegee University Business and Engineering (TUBE) Confer more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release: * * * Two Sentenced In Connection With Luxury Vehicle Theft Ring Involving Millions and Drug Trafficking Two Charlotte men were sentenced to prison today for their involvement in a multi-state stolen vehicle conspiracy involving millions of dollars in high-end vehicles and trafficking large quantities of marijuana, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. A more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 28 -- The Alabama Department of Workforce issued the following news release: * * * UABTeach Program Achieves Record Retention and Largest Math & Science Teaching Cohort BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The UABTeach program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, supported by The Alabama STEM Council via the Alabama Department of Workforce, is reporting strong student retention with a record number of STEM majors progressing toward graduation with the additional bonus of earni more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Victories for Higher Education: Raising Academic Standards and Ensuring Admissions Transparency * The Trump Administration is changing the culture in higher education. Just over a year ago, we saw men claiming victories in women's athletics. Colleges and universities were focused more on diversity, equity, and inclusion than ensuring graduates were prepared for success in life after graduation more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Viva Health, an Alabama-based nonprofit health plan serving more than 50,000 Medicare members, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed policy and technical changes for the Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program. In its letter, VIVA HEALTH addressed multiple topics including implementation of federal acts, Medicare Part D redesign more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- VuePoint Diagnostics submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2027 policy changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs. The diagnostic service provider strongly opposes CMS's proposal to remove the Diabetes Care - Eye Exam measure from the Medicare Star Ratings system, emphasizing the measure's critical role in promoting early detection and prevention of diabetic complications among Medicare ben more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Calls for Leadership Change at EPA * In 'Time to Wake Up' speech on Senate Floor, Senator Whitehouse detailed EPA Administrator Zeldin's lies to Congress and the American people as he serves fossil fuel polluters Whitehouse was joined on the Senate floor by Senator Markey Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) delivered his 305 th speech urging more PR