Alabama’s commemoration of America’s 250th birthday was never intended to be confined to a single event, institution, or location. From the beginning, the goal of the Alabama America250 Commission was to create a truly statewide observance, one that invited every county and community to tell its own story, honor its own people, and consider its […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With the first day of school about a month away for many districts, Alabama’s 21st Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is here. Starting Friday, Alabamians can stock up on clothing, school supplies, books, computers and educational software without paying the state’s 4% sales tax. Though it is not required, some counties and […]

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation sponsored by Congressman Dale Strong to steer air travel security fees to boost airport screening capabilities. The bill would allocate $500 million annually in fee revenue to checked bag explosive detection systems and $250 million toward checkpoint technology improvements. “This will help modernize screening […]