Tag Archive for: President Trump

Kay Ivey Delivers ‘Alabama Update 2025’ in Huntsville: Education, Economy, and the Challenges Ahead

On May 5, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey addressed the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce at the Von Braun Center, offering her “Alabama Update 2025.” Speaking to a crowd of business leaders and sponsors including Meta, Mazda Toyota, Blue Origin, Boeing, and multiple defense contractors, Ivey painted a picture of Alabama as a state on […]

Huntsville holds steady amid federal uncertainty

In an atmosphere of uncertainty surrounding federal jobs, Space Command, and Huntsville one thing seems sure: The city will carry on with business as usual if the status quo remains. Rumors have run rampant. The FBI is losing at least 50 employees, it was said when the White House announced significant reductions of federal employees. […]

Return to Office Order Strains Redstone Arsenal Traffic, City Responds

The return to office executive order implemented by the Trump administration went straight to the point. Soon after taking the helm from the former administration, Trump’s administration issued this directive: Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work […]

Q&A with Sen. Doug Jones: Of Ships, the Wall and Budget Redirection

Sen. Jones: The wall has become more of a symbol now, than it is an effective reality.

Q&A with Sen. Doug Jones: Tariffs and Global Trade

  U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) recently sat down with the Huntsville Business Journal and discussed several issues important to our state and nation. This is the third installment of five reports from the interview. Today’s topic is international trade and tariffs. HBJ: Let’s talk about Alabama and where it fits in global trade. Sen. […]