Government shutdown looms. How will it impact Alabama?

As lawmakers clash in Washington, the consequences are poised to hit home in Alabama, where military bases, NASA facilities and rural assistance programs could feel the squeeze of a federal government shutdown as early as this weekend. If Congress...

Bryan Brinyark will seek re-election for House District 16 seat

Bryan Brinyark has announced his campaign for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives for District 16. Brinyark highlighted his work on cutting taxes, promoting local business, and strengthening election laws. He received the...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.30.25

Good Tuesday morning. Another round of Special Elections will take place today, with critical Primary votes scheduled in Senate District 11 and House District 90. Winners will move on to Dec. 9 deciding elections, which will fill open seats weeks...

How tape from a 2022 Ohio State game helped Alabama beat Georgia

Alabama football completed a thorough film study to prepare for Georgia’s defense. The Crimson Tide didn’t watch tape just from this season, or 2024, or even 2023. Alabama studied all of it, going all the way back to 2022 to study Georgia’s...

A federal government shutdown is likely. Here’s a guide for what to expect.

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., is pictured on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) by Jennifer Shutt, Ashley Murray, Jacob Fischler and Shauneen Miranda, Iowa Capital Dispatch WASHINGTON — Congress’ failure to...

Bowl projections: Alabama, Mississippi lead shakeup of playoff field

Week 5 caused significant shifts in the College Football Playoff picture. Oregon and Alabama moved into the top four after defeating Penn State and Georgia, respectively. Mississippi entered the playoff forecast following its win over LSU and...

Georgia isn’t panicking after loss to Alabama. The Dawgs have been here before

It’s an all too familiar result: Alabama beats Georgia. By now, you know the numbers. The Bulldogs have lost 10 of their last 11 games to Alabama with the latest setback coming over the weekend. Georgia never led in the game that aired Saturday...

Let’s make a deal: GOP, Democrats both need to give to avoid government shutdown

But this board also supports the substance of the Democratic brief against the Trump administration: That its broad-axe cuts to the federal budget, and particularly to health care programs, are severely harmful to the country. The Democrats are...

Alabama Legislature Raises Age of Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor

Alabama’s new law, Senate Bill 101 (SB101), raises the age at which minors may independently consent to medical, dental, and mental health treatment from 14 to 16 years old unless certain exceptions apply. The stated goal of the new law, effective...

Alabama Department of Transportation wins national communication awards

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has been recognized with four top communication awards by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The accolades were presented during the annual meeting of...

Alabama’s Jah-Marien Latham (neck) will make full recovery

Original article can be found here. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said at his Monday press conference that linebacker Jah-Marien Latham “will recover fully” after suffering a neck injury in practice last week, while linebacker Qua Russaw is out...

AG Fitch Leads 26-AG Coalition, Urging Senate to Prevent Government Shutdown

Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch led a coalition of 26 Attorneys General urging the...

Vape shop owner warns Alabama tax hike could push users to higher nicotine levels

The price of vaping in Alabama is going up. A state tax increase of ten cents per milliliter kicks in Wednesday. One vape shop owner says the way the tax is structured it will encourage higher nicotine usage. "It disproportionately impacts people...

Federal government faces potential shutdown Wednesday as Congress remains divided

With just days until a potential government shutdown, north Alabama's federal workers face uncertainty as Congress battles over federal spending. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The federal government stands on the brink of a partial shutdown that could...

VERIFY: Yes, Alabama employers can be penalized for knowingly employing undocumented immigrants

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration has heightened concern among the nation’s undocumented workers. With facility raids and National Guard troop deployments, the effects are being felt from coast to coast. Is the...

Is Paul Finebaum Republican or Democrat? ESPN host considering Senate run from Alabama

ESPN's college football host, Paul Finebaum, is considering quitting the network and running for Senate from Alabama. The legendary commentator, dubbed "the voice of the SEC," revealed on the ‘OutKick: The Show’ with Clay Travis on Monday that he...

Republican state AGs push Democrats to put partisanship aside and fund government

Dozens of Republican state attorneys general (AG) on Monday sent a letter to Senate Democrats, urging them to put politics and partisanship aside to avoid a government shutdown later in the week. The 2025 fiscal year is set to end on Tuesday,...

Alabama ranked 8th in ‘Top States for Doing Business’ study

Alabama was recently ranked eighth in Area Development magazine's 2025 Top States for Doing Business study. The 2025 study, released last week, scores states in 14 different categories: speed, sites & permitting; workforce wins; energy,...

Alabama Ranks 4th Worst for Young Adult Credit Card Delinquency

Image Credit: Pormezz / Shutterstock Credit cards used to be a convenience. Now they’re a necessity for millions of Americans relying on taking on debt for groceries, gas, and other daily essentials — all while facing the highest interest rates in...

Alabama legislators call on U.S. Senate Democrats to pass short term funding extension

In a letter sent last week, members of the Alabama Legislature asked the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass a short-term funding extension to prevent a government shutdown. The lawmakers first stressed the negative impact a shutdown could have on...