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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for 2026-03-10 ( 22 items )  
AFAS leadership visits Maxwell, highlights financial stability as key to mission focus (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 9 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * AFAS leadership visits Maxwell, highlights financial stability as key to mission focus * Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas, chief executive officer of the Air & Space Forces Aid Society, visited Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex Feb. 26, 2026, to meet with Air University leadership and speak to students at the First Sergeant Academy about financial readiness and support available to Airmen, Gua more PR

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the right of churches to be free from unnecessary litigation (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the right of churches to be free from unnecessary litigation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a 23-state friend-of-the-court brief to the Supreme Court supporting churches' right to autonomy in decisions touching on religious faith, doctrine, leadership, membership, and internal affairs. "Churches have a clearly d more PR

Auto Supplier Plans to Spend $430 Million, Create More Than 1,300 Jobs at Former Gadsden Steel Mill Site (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 7 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * Auto supplier plans to spend $430 million, create more than 1,300 jobs at former Gadsden steel mill site GADSDEN, Alabama - Global automotive supplier Minth Group Limited plans to turn a former steelmaking site in Gadsden into its largest-ever campus in a $430 million investment that will create more than 1,300 jobs, the company announced today. The project is slated for the 4 more PR

Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Second Opinion to Patients in 39 States (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, March 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Second Opinion to Patients in 39 States * Cedars-Sinai has expanded availability of its Virtual Second Opinion program to residents of 39 states, giving people across the U.S. fast, Shoma Desai, MD convenient, at-home access to expert medical insights on treatment options for more than 600 health conditions.  more PR

Congressman Robert Aderholt Announces Major Investment in America's Defense Industrial Base with Shoals Project (10)
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Aderholt Announces Major Investment in America's Defense Industrial Base with Shoals Project * MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala - "Congressman Robert Aderholt announced today that the U.S. Navy will hold a landmark ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new defense industrial facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, currently scheduled for March 20." "This 2.2 million square foot facility will now be a  more PR

Continued Education and Outreach representatives address Transit Retreat (10)
TROY, Alabama, March 9 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Continued Education and Outreach representatives address Transit Retreat * Representatives from Troy University's Continuing Education and Outreach division recently served as featured speakers at the NPMA Transit Retreat held in Mobile, March 4-5. The retreat brought together over 150 transit professionals, representing 65 transit systems from 23 states. Dr. Jane Goodson and Michael Jackson delivered sessions foc more PR

DELIVERING THE FUTURE: JPADS AND THE CONTESTED BATTLEFIELD (10)
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, March 10 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * DELIVERING THE FUTURE: JPADS AND THE CONTESTED BATTLEFIELD By Maj. Jonathan Perry for Behind the Frontlines The nature of warfare is in constant flux, and with it, the demands on military logistics. As the U.S. Army shifts its focus toward Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) and confronts the challenges of Anti-Access/Aerial Denial (A2/AD) environments, the ability to sustain dispersed  more PR

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of notice by CBS Banc-Corp. (10)
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces approval of notice by CBS Banc-Corp. * The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced its approval of the notice by CBS Banc-Corp., of Russellville, Alabama, to acquire TAG Bancshares Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire Citizens Bank & Trust, Inc., both of Trenton, Georgia. For media inquiries, please email media@frb.gov or call 202-452-2955. *** Original text here: https: more PR

First Sergeant Academy sharpens readiness through wargaming, data-driven leadership (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 9 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * First Sergeant Academy sharpens readiness through wargaming, data-driven leadership * The First Sergeant Academy is updating its curriculum to place greater emphasis on strategic wargaming, data-informed leadership and emerging technologies, preparing senior enlisted leaders to support Airmen and sustain readiness in complex operational environments. The changes support Air University's mission to develop leade more PR

Five Former Multi-Sport Athletes Headline 2026 Class of the National High School Hall of Fame (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 10 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Five Former Multi-Sport Athletes Headline 2026 Class of the National High School Hall of Fame Five former standout high school athletes, including baseball star Joe Carter and football standout Patrick Willis, along with volleyball stars Alisha Glass Childress and Jordan Larson and ice hockey standout Krissy Wendell-Pohl, highlight the 2026 cla more PR

Future Engineers in Motion: SAE AWIM JetToy Competition Returns to Columbus With Support From Kia Georgia (10)
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- SAE International issued the following news release: * * * Future Engineers in Motion: SAE AWIM JetToy Competition Returns to Columbus with Support from Kia Georgia Nearly 300 fifth grade students from 15 schools across five districts in Georgia and Alabama put their STEM skills to the test during the SAE International A World In Motion(R) (AWIM(R)) JetToy Competition, supported by Kia Georgia, on Feb. 26, 2026, at Columbus Convention & Trade Center in Co more PR

Governor Ivey Reminds Deadline Approaching for Her Summer Internship Program, Shares Former Intern Testimonial (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 9 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Reminds Deadline Approaching for Her Summer Internship Program, Shares Former Intern Testimonial Governor Kay Ivey on Monday reminded college students across Alabama that Friday, March 13, 2026, is the deadline to apply for the Governor's Office Summer Internship Program. The nine-week program offers students a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in state government whi more PR

Multistate Coalition Successfully Challenges Biden Administration Housing Rule that Would Increase Construction Costs (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 9 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Multistate Coalition Successfully Challenges Biden Administration Housing Rule that Would Increase Construction Costs * Attorney General Hilgers announced today that a federal court in Texas has vacated a rule implemented by the Biden Administration that would have imposed spiked housing costs by imposing radical energy codes on home construction. The Biden Administration conceded th more PR

Okla. A.G. Drummond Pursues Motion to Support Trump Administration's Rollback of Extremist Vehicle Emissions Standards (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 10 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Drummond pursues motion to support Trump Administration's rollback of extremist vehicle emissions standards Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion to intervene with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of the Trump Administration's efforts to eliminate radical regulations of carbon emissions. At issue is a decision by the more PR

President Trump Issues Statement on Anniversary of the Selma Marches (10)
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- President Trump issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Selma Marches: * * * Today marks the 61st anniversary of the Selma Marches--a defining chapter in our Nation's righteous crusade for equal justice under the law. Beginning on March 7, 1965, thousands of civil rights advocates marched along U.S. Highway 80 in Alabama, traveling from Selma to the State Capitol in Montgomery to demand an end to unjust practices that denied African American citizens th more PR

SAASS prepares Airmen to translate national strategy into military action (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 9 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * SAASS prepares Airmen to translate national strategy into military action * Winning battles requires tactical expertise. Shaping national strategy requires something more -a deep understanding of history, politics and risk. At Air University's School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, officers spend a year studying those disciplines to better understand how political objectives translate into military strategy  more PR

Susan G. Komen Issues Statement on Passage of Legislation Eliminating Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging in Alabama (10)
DALLAS, Texas, March 9 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Statement on Passage of Legislation Eliminating Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging in Alabama * Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, issued the following statement on the passage of critical breast imaging legisla more PR

Track star Natalia Sawyer poised to finish collegiate career strong (10)
BUFFALO, New York, March 9 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Track star Natalia Sawyer poised to finish collegiate career strong * With only one more outdoor season remaining in her collegiate career, senior Natalia Sawyer is ready to leave one final stamp on her time with the Buffalo State track and field program. The three-time NCAA champion has rewritten the program's record books and is in prime position to cement her legacy as one of the most decorated more PR

U.S. Coast Guard authenticates keels for first three Waterways Commerce Cutters (10)
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard authenticates keels for first three Waterways Commerce Cutters The U.S. Coast Guard authenticated the keels for future Coast Guard cutters Allen Thiele, Fred Permenter and Samuel Wilson on Friday in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. In a special proceeding, the keels for three cutters were authenticated simultaneously, a departure from the traditional single-vessel ce more PR

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Conversation with Dasha Burns on Politico (10)
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Conversation with Dasha Burns on Politico U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined The Conversation with Dasha Burns on Politico, discussing President Trump's military actions against the Iranian regime, DHS funding negotiations, her leadership role in the United States Senate, and more. Senator Britt discussed Trump's leadership on Iran, praising him and calling th more PR

White House: President Trump Has Secured Trillions of Dollars in New Investments - and the List Keeps Growing (10)
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Has Secured Trillions of Dollars in New Investments - and the List Keeps Growing Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his bold America First economic policies have unleashed an unprecedented wave of private-sector investment. Companies worldwide are racing to onshore production, strengthen domestic supply chains, and build the future here at home -- delivering trillions of dollars in new investme more PR

WTAS: Senator Britt Plays Leading Role in U.S. Coast Guard Selection of Birmingham-Southern College for New Training Center (10)
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Senator Britt Plays Leading Role in U.S. Coast Guard Selection of Birmingham-Southern College for New Training Center U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and her fellow Alabama delegation members Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.) in announcing the selection of the former  more PR