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ASU’s Ross named to White House HBCU advisory board

Quinton Ross will join other prominent leaders to help guide the Biden administration's efforts to aid Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

April 1, 2022

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to appear at signing of infrastructure bill

President Biden will sign the legislation into law Monday at the White House.

November 15, 2021

Alabama leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on inauguration

A number of Alabama dignitaries attended the inauguration including Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

January 21, 2021

Just do the right thing, Gov. Ivey, even if they hate you for it

"We have a bonafide emergency on our hands, and the governor has tied hers behind her back."

December 9, 2020

Brooks, Byrne vote against latest version of House coronavirus relief bill

This version was $2.2 trillion, slimmed down in an effort to reach an agreement with Republicans who have offered only a $1 trillion proposal in negotiations.

October 2, 2020

1960 Presidential Race marked beginning of television as premier political medium

The 1960 Presidential Race between Richard Nixon and John Kennedy is considered by many political historians to be a landmark presidential contest. This race for the White House, exactly 60 years ago, marked a pivotal change in presidential election politics when the advent of television became the premier medium for political candidates. John Kennedy was … Continued

September 9, 2020

Alabama Republicans react to Trump accepting GOP nomination for a second term

President Donald Trump gave a speech at the White House Thursday, accepting the Republican nomination for president of the United States. Alabama Republican Party Chair Terry Lathan was one of the people to receive an invitation to view the event live on the White House grounds. “To be there in person, to be invited to … Continued

August 28, 2020

Ivey sends condolences to president after the death of his brother

On behalf of the people of Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey expressed her condolences to President Donald Trump and his family after his younger brother, Robert Trump, died Saturday night. “All of us in Alabama are sending @POTUS and his family our prayers,” Ivey said on social media. “We ask that President Trump and the Trump … Continued

August 18, 2020

Negotiations on a bipartisan coronavirus relief bill appear to have broken down

Both parties in Congress and the White House hoped to have agreement on a bipartisan coronavirus relief bill, but those hopes appear to have been dashed after a Thursday night meeting at the White House. The Washington Post reports that the White House and Democrats failed to reach an agreement late Thursday night on the … Continued

August 7, 2020

America celebrates Independence Day

The United States celebrates its independence from Great Britain every year on July 4.

July 4, 2020