President Donald Trump has selected U.S. Senator Katie Britt to lead a federal delegation to the Uruguayan presidential inauguration of Yamandú Orsi. The event, scheduled for Saturday in the city of Montevideo, will be attended by several high-ranking dignitaries from around the globe. Britt (R-Montgomery) expressed her gratitude towards the President for his decision to […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is continuing her work to fight the fentanyl crisis that has plagued the United States for over a decade now. On Thursday, Britt (R-Montgomery) voted to advance a bill out of committee that would permanently reclassify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act while also providing law […]

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation on Thursday that would ensure youth athletic coaches understand how to quickly and effectively tend to a concussed player or one suffering from other serious head injuries. SB140, the Coach Safely Act, sponsored by State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia), specifies that coaches of children ages 14 and under must […]

A significant grant worth over $1.27 million has been awarded to the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Team. The funding will aid the acquisition of the 111-acre Del Sol property, which will be a key addition to Montgomery’s growing industrial corridor. “Our mission at the Montgomery Chamber is clear: we drive growth for […]

Alabama lawmakers are leading the way among state legislatures across the country on how to address the issue of illegal immigration. Members of both the State Senate and the House of Representatives are currently advancing a package of legislation designed to curb illegal immigration on the state level as the Trump administration executes a whole-of-government […]

With President Donald Trump back in the White House, it looks as if Space Command may finally move to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, after years of delay and controversy. The saga of bringing Space Command to the Rocket City dates back to the waning days of the first Trump Administration in 2016. Before leaving office, […]

According to a newly published study, the Poarch Creek Indians had a more than $4 billion economic impact on Alabama’s economy in 2023. The substantial contribution is in addition to the thousands of jobs the tribe has created in multiple industries across the state. PCI is also a large contributor to the state’s tax base. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville didn’t mince words Wednesday when he took Maine Governor Janet Mills to task for her contentious back-and-forth remarks toward President Donald Trump at a recent White House event. Immediately after the embarrassing exchange, Mills was critiqued by her constituents back home for what was viewed as disrespect toward the President. During […]

Birmingham-based law firm, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, is launching a Defense and National Security team led by a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for Alabama. The specialized team at will provide legal counsel to companies navigating the complexities of national security risks relating to cross-border investment, sanctions and export controls, cybersecurity and data protection, government […]

President Donald Trump congratulated Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday after the birth of his granddaughter, Rosie Grace Tuberville. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wished the Senator and the whole Tuberville (R-Auburn) family well following the good news. “Congratulations to Coach Tommy Tuberville and family on the birth of a very special and beautiful […]

A Holly Pond native with a record of public service on the Cullman County Board of Education announced his candidacy on Monday for the newly-vacated Alabama House District 11 seat. Heath Allbright, owner of Holly Pond-based Brighton Forestry Services, is pledging to maintain both community values and economic growth as well as improve the quality […]

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, along with U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) have reintroduced legislation that repeals six controversial statutory provisions in two existing labor-related laws. The laws that the National Right to Work Act will alter if ratified include the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act. Both allow private-sector […]

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel is relocating 500 agents from Washington D.C. to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. FBI managers received notification last Friday at a meeting, shortly after Patel was sworn in as the next Director. https://x.com/KenDilanianNBC/status/1893065613599482108 The move follows a targeted effort from Alabama’s federal lawmakers, in particular, U.S. Senators, […]

As the Mobile mayoral race draws closer later this year, a sitting state legislator has officially kicked off her campaign to become the city’s highest-ranking official. State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), who originally filed to run for the position on February 3, has been a member of the Alabama legislature since 2014 and is the […]

Home sales in Alabama increased through January across the state and jumped by 9.9% from the same time last year, according to the latest monthly report published by the Alabama Association of Realtors. The organization’s January analysis also showed that the median sales price in January of $219,936 reflected a 4.2% increase from 2024 but […]

As the Department of Government Efficiency continues to look for ways to trim the national debt, there have been large-scale cuts and downsizing of employees in government agencies and organizations across the nation. Those cuts are expected to extend into the Department of Defense, headquartered at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Supportive of the move […]

After weeks of controversy and delays, the U.S. Senate officially confirmed Kash Patel as the next Director of the FBI on Thursday afternoon by a vote of 51-49. Patel, a long-time ally of President Trump, faced a more difficult confirmation process than the majority of nominees with two Republicans Senators Susan Collins of Maine and […]

When it comes to business and manufacturing, Alabama is the envy of the nation and needs to stay on that path. That was the tenor Thursday at the National Association of Manufacturers annual State of Manufacturing update. The event at Drake State Community and Technical College was to show the public and potential students how […]

As some cities’ backlogs across the state continue to grow, Alabama Attorney Steve Marshall has issued his full endorsement of legislation that could solve the issue and lead to faster incarceration of violent criminals. In Birmingham, city officials recently raised concern that some murder trials in Jefferson County are taking as long as three to […]

Birmingham-based marketing and advertising agency, Big Com, has announced three new promotions to key leadership positions within the company. The new VPs report directly to founder & CEO, John Montgomery. “Promoting Merry Michael, Mary Jane, and Donna to Vice Presidents is about empowering leaders who are key to Big Com’s and its clients’ future successes,” […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is pushing for the implementation of “common sense solutions” to fight the youth mental health crisis that has been made worse by the widespread use of social media. As part of her effort, the lawmaker from Alabama has reintroduced legislation that she believes will help protect the country’s youth from the […]

School shootings have become an unfortunate fact of everyday life in modern America. From Columbine to the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the scourge has claimed hundreds of innocent lives across the country. Elected officials throughout the U.S. late last week recognized Make Our Schools Safe Day. In Alabama, […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has reintroduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate tax after a century of controversy and debate. According to Tuberville, the tax — more commonly known as ‘the death tax’ — is “purely punitive” and particularly hurts ranches, farms, and other agricultural small businesses across America. The Death Tax Repeal Act, […]

Innovate Alabama is continuing to ignite growth and success in the state’s startup business community through its grant awards process. The public-private partnership announced it has added 58 companies and organizations from across the state to receive a portion of a recent $14.9 million funding round. The program reports it now supports more than 170 […]