Southwire Expands Heflin Plant

Alabama

• All GOP delegates from AL vote to pass CR and end government shutdown
• Congressman Moore says he is  in favor of "nuking" filibuster senate rule
• Several plaintiffs file lawsuit against Aurora IV&Wellness in Cullman county
• Petition close to 1,500 signatures calling for removal of Tuscumbia coach
• Study on prison workers shows negative effects on civilian worker's pay
• GA cable manufacturer to expand its Heflin facility
• German based steel company to build US headquarters in Loxley AL

National

• SCOTUS sets date for 2 cases dealing with transgender athletes
• SNAP fraud now in the spotlight after government shutdown
• 10K bonus from government for workers who did not leave their jobs
• Investigators looking for suspect who threatened US Attorney Habba
• Report shows CA governor issued 17K CDL licenses to foreign workers