In one of his first major actions in the role, Alabama House Majority Leader Paul Lee (R-Dothan) announced today that he has appointed State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) to serve as majority whip. According to the Alabama House Republican Caucus, State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollingers Isalnd) will continue serving as its vice chairman — a The post James Lomax appointed as Alabama House Majority Whip: ‘Alabamians expect results, not noise’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

East Alabama’s largest military industrial facility is set for one of its biggest single infusions of construction money in decades — courtesy of Congressman Mike Rogers. Rogers (R-Saks) announced Monday that $949.1 million in funding tied to President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will be directed to military construction projects at Anniston Army The post U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers announces over $1 billion in funding for Anniston Army Depot appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

When most people picture the Port, they see ships along the waterfront and cranes rising over the skyline in Mobile. What they may not see is the bigger picture: the Alabama Port Authority connects all 67 counties in our state to the world through a vast network of infrastructure and supply chain assets. “Delivering for The post Doug Otto op-ed: Alabama Port Authority delivering for Alabama appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

The Alabama Legislature is advancing SB228, a bill that would rename the Alabama Space Authority the Alabama Aerospace Authority and expand its membership and duties. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), passed the full Senate unanimously on February 10 and cleared the House State Government Committee last week. Under the bill, the The post Alabama lawmakers advance bill renaming, expanding state aerospace agency appeared first on Yellowhammer News.