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By voting against a bill that would have allowed for the creation of fast-track trade legislation, four Alabama congressmen recently helped block President Barack Obama’s planned trade agenda. According to a June 12 AL.com report, the Trade Adjustment Assistance bill, which would have provided vocational training, job placement and health benefits for American workers who … Read moreAlabama Congressmen Shut Down Obama’s Planned Trade Agreement

More than 11% of U.S. households headed by 35-54-year-olds own an RV, exceeding the 9.3% ownership rates of those 55 and over. The 35-to-54 age group posted the largest gains in the 2011 Michigan survey. These outdoor enthusiasts love camping and spending time in parks — but that might be tough in Alabama. Across Alabama, state … Read moreToo Late To Save Alabama State Parks?

On Tuesday, May 26, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) opened a truly one-of-a-kind facility at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. According to WBRC, the new National Water Center — a facility that will handle water forecasts, research and other water-related work — is the first such center in the country. The government-run, … Read moreUniversity of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Becomes Home to National Water Center