Posts by Austen Shipley — Page 12

Fifty-seven high school seniors from across Alabama recently received nominations to various U.S. service academies courtesy of Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville (R-Auburn), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Personnel for the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the nominees late last week.

A new country song from a Phenix City native celebrating one of President Donald Trump's recent diplomatic wins has gotten the attention of Senator Tommy Tuberville.

A newly released public poll from an independent third-party news organization shows a clear favorite in the upcoming Mobile mayoral race. According to a two-day analysis with over 3,600 votes counted, Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson holds a significant lead over her fellow competitors with 41% of the vote.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt wants to ensure that all Americans retain access to AM radio in their vehicles. According to Britt (R-Montgomery), AM radio provides invaluable updates and alerts designed to help keep drivers informed of potentially hazardous situations, particularly in rural areas.

Rep. Gary Palmer believes that Democrats may now be unhappy with their choice to sabotage and steal the 2020 Presidential Election. On a call with Jeff Poor of The Jeff Poor Show on Thursday morning, the congressman from Hoover said that Democrats are second-guessing their actions which allowed Trump an additional four years to plan his return to the White House.

With the goal of growing and reinforcing patriotism among America's youth, Rep. Dale Strong has introduced legislation that would require primary and secondary schools receiving federal funding to meet certain standards in order to continue receiving financial assistance.

As raids targeting illegal immigrants continue across the country, a growing problem for law enforcement is beginning to take shape. While many of the operations targeting illegals for deportation have been a success others have failed after their details were reportedly leaked to the public.

Community colleges across Alabama are continuing to play a major role in the state's economic well-being. According to a recent report published by the labor market analytics company, Lightcast, students and alumni of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) generated $8.1 billion for the state’s economy in Fiscal Year 2023-24.

Lake Martin’s Wicker Point Golf Club has been named to a prestigious list recognizing the best courses in each state across the country. According to GOLF Magazine, the members-only course is the best in all of Alabama. Along with the rankings, the publication called Wicker Point a “top-drawer private golf club experience.” “Wicker Point Golf Club […]

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are working to ensure that all Americans have access to quality financial services through banking no matter their political or social affiliation. In recent years, citizens and companies across the country

With over 12,000 employees and an annual economic statewide impact of $1.1 billion, Alabama's fishing industry is vital to the state's overall well-being. The high level of success, however, is under threat from outside sources that could severely damage one of Alabama's key industries.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is again joining the effort to mitigate Chinese influence in American affairs. This time, the state's top law enforcement official along with seventeen other fellow Attorney Generals from across the country, dispatched a letter to leading asset advisors requesting information on 'essential disclosures' regarding Chinese investments.

A deep dive analysis conducted by the Associated Builders and Contractors has revealed a troubling trend for unions serving the national construction industry. According to the data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 Union Members Summary, union membership for those in the construction industry has hit an alarming record low of 10.3%.

While en route to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation officially renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. The order was appropriately signed as Air Force One flew over the newly named body of water.

A $29 million meat processing facility and retail market owned by the Poarch Creek Indians has officially begun operations in Atmore, Alabama after a grand opening ceremony earlier this week. The new location, Perdido River Meats, spans an impressive 23,000 square feet and is now the largest enterprise of its kind in the state.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt led a powerful prayer at Thursday’s 73rd National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. Her remarks at the event, largely centered on the safety of President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance as well as a call for America to reestablish itself as a global moral leader. “Help our leaders, especially President […]

Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt have fiercely contested allowing men in women's sports on both the high school and collegiate levels. In recent years, the practice of permitting biological males to compete against biological females under Title IX has led to injuries and lost opportunities for women across the country.

Congressman Robert Aderholt has worked diligently for years to improve the United States Postal Service. The government organization that has been criticized by many, on both the left and the right, is responsible for delivering millions of packages and pieces of mail across the country every day.

The future of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp was left uncertain after the Biden Administration worked for four years to transfer or release the vast majority of its inmates. Now, with Biden out of office and President Donald Trump back in the White House, the prison is set to once again play a role in helping keep Americans safe.

With the 2025 legislative session now having kicked off in Montgomery, the Alabama chapter of Americans for Prosperity has released its policy platforms and priorities for the coming months.

As available options for quality, urgent obstetric care in rural areas across America continue to shrink, U.S. Senator Katie Britt is taking part in a bipartisan effort to fight the troubling trend. The Alabama lawmaker along with

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined The Megyn Kelly Show on Monday morning to discuss the continued push to pass his hallmark legislation, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The lawmaker in particular stressed the need for Senate leadership to step up and bring the legislation to the floor for a full vote.

For those looking to sell or buy land in the southeastern United States, an Alabama-based brokerage firm staffed by experienced professionals may be able to assist you.

Alabama home sales down 18% as U.S. hits 30-year low

It was a tough year for the nation's housing market with states across the country reporting a slump in home sales. The Wall Street Journal revealed last week that home sales in the United States fell to their lowest level in almost 30 years during 2024 and cited “stubbornly high mortgage rates” resulting from the Federal Reserve’s efforts to combat persistent inflation as the reason.