veterans

Congress

Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans

The new legislation aims to increase access to housing support for disabled veterans in Alabama and across the country.

April 15, 2025

Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 40 promoting veteran mental health

SB40 will promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents.

April 8, 2025

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.()

Trump appoints Tuberville to Air Force Academy Board of Visitors

This appointment marks the next step in Tuberville's storied, if controversial, relationship with veterans and the armed forces.

March 19, 2025

Say it louder, Bobby Singleton

State Sen. Bobby Singleton had harsh words for his Republican colleagues who have refused to stand up for the state in the face of damaging cuts and firings.

February 28, 2025

Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center

Senate Bill 70 outlines the creation of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center as a public corporation governed by an 11-member board.

February 28, 2025

Gov. Ivey’s ADVA restructuring bill gains key veterans’ support

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the American Veterans have collectively endorsed the bill.

February 26, 2025

A compromise between the ADVA board, governor would best serve Alabama’s vets

A compromise might be the best way to ensure Alabama's veterans get the help and support they need and deserve.

February 25, 2025

Scaled back ADVA bill passes senate

The bill makes changes to the commissioner's position but stops short of altering the ADVA board.

February 19, 2025

Our veterans deserve the very best that Alabama has to offer

Our veterans deserve the very best that Alabama has to offer.

February 18, 2025

Restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Our veterans stood up for us; now, it’s our turn to stand up for them.

February 17, 2025