The U.S. Space & Rocket Center played host to a highly anticipated event this weekend celebrating Spacelab. The two-day event, known as Astro Days, gave visitors access to the newly restored Astro Spacelab exhibit and the opportunity to meet the Astro restoration project team. The celebration commemorated the 35th anniversary of Astro-1’s launch on the […]

Just days after being sworn in, Marshall County Commission Chairman David Reed passed away on Wednesday. Prior to joining the commission, Reed was a longtime member and chairman of the Guntersville Board of Education. Marshall County Attorney Clint Maze said that Reed had been named by Governor Kay Ivey to fill the vacancy left open […]

As part of a continued drive to ensure military readiness, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced legislation that would remove any DEI-related requirements at the Department of Defense. According to the lawmaker, the Restoring Lethality Act will remove ‘distractions’ from the armed forces, often caused by DEI policies. For Tuberville, the bill builds on a […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has announced that his office is expected to cut $2 million in wasteful spending by the end of his current term. Allen noted that the significant drop reflects a commitment made to Alabamians during his first days as secretary. “When I was inaugurated as Alabama’s Secretary of State, I […]

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management will soon be operating under new leadership after a recent vote from the agency’s seven-member commission.   According to the department, the group has elected Edward Poolos, a former agency employee for 25 years to the role. Poolos currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner of the Alabama Department of […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong recently attended the White House picnic and had a chance to speak directly to President Donald Trump about Space Command’s expected relocation to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. In a clip posted to social media, Trump can be seen telling Strong (R-Huntsville) that the move is imminent and that he ‘is […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt took the opportunity during a recent hearing on Capitol Hill to advocate for the state of Alabama’s aging waterways, particularly the Demopolis, Holt, and Wilson Locks. All three canal gates, according to the lawmaker, have encountered recent failures. Britt (R-Montgomery) spoke to Lt. Gen. William H. Graham, Jr., the U.S. Army […]

In a show of support for President Donald Trump and his efforts to end the Los Angeles riots,  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief backing the commander-in-chief’s decision to deploy the National Guard to the city. The decision to dispatch the military came after illegal immigrants and their supporters overwhelmed local […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has officially announced the launch of the Golden Dome caucus. The bipartisan group, according to the congressman, will work to advance America’s national defense and strengthen its space-based capabilities. Members of the caucus will be responsible for supporting necessary policies and also advocating for funding to ensure that next-generation defense assets […]

While new threats from the Chinese Communist Party continue to materialize daily, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is working to protect personal American financial information from Beijing’s influence. According to the lawmaker, there is concern that two Chinese-linked stock trading platforms, Wellbull Financial and Moomoo, Inc., may not be adhering to American laws and regulations. […]

As rioters continue their warpath in Los Angeles through vandalism and violence, Alabama’s two Senators are calling out Democrats and the liberal media for their continued roles in defending those attacking authorities. In posts on social media, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) promised prompt accountability in response to the growing chaos. […]

In his bid to become the state’s next lieutenant governor,  Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, Rick Pate, recently picked up a significant endorsement from a state trade association representing the grocery retail industry. The organization, the Alabama Grocers Association, has more than 135 retail members operating more than 850 stores.  “Commissioner Pate understands the […]

As lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue to negotiate President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’,  the Senate’s version reportedly allocates millions in funding to North Alabama’s Marshall Space Flight Center and billions for projects being led by the NASA-affiliated entity. Per the legislation posted by the Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday, MSFC will receive $100 million […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong advocated for Alabama’s interests in recent hearings on Capitol Hill with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. The pair of lawmakers spoke with the Trump Administration official on a range of topics important to the Yellowhammer State and its residents, including Birmingham’s role in developing biotechnology, […]

Days after announcing his run for Governor, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is continuing to deal with allegations that he does not meet the residency requirements necessary to hold the office. In a short Wednesday interview on 95.3’s The Steve & DC Morning Show, Tuberville (R-Auburn) told the hosts he isn’t worried about the liberal speculation […]

Alabama Republican Young Boozer announced Wednesday that he is once again running for the position of state treasurer. The new bid marks Boozer’s fourth campaign for the office. An experienced banker by trade, Boozer was first elected to the position in 2010 and then again in 2014. Due to state law, he could not run […]

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is continuing its ‘Thank a Farmer’ initiative, aiming to promote and showcase the hard work and dedication of farmers across the state. The campaign was officially launched in late January of this year by agency Commissioner Rick Pate. “Through the ‘Thank a Farmer’ initiative, we’re encouraging Alabamians to […]

Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL, Jared Hudson, is calling out the D.C. establishment for allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports. In a post on X, the Alabama native specifically took issue with transgender competitors taking home female state titles in Democrat run states. “Girls’ sports are under fire. […]

According to a poll provided to 1819 News, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading the field of potential candidates in the upcoming U.S. Senate election. The state’s top law enforcement officer leads the race in multiple scenarios, including against opponents such as former congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Lt. Governor […]

Republican candidate for the Alabama House District 12 seat, Cindy Myrex, has released a new campaign ad ahead of the party’s primary in July. The Cullman County native highlighted her personal life as a mother and wife, and also spoke about her successful career as a realtor that has spanned almost twenty years. Myrex also […]

According to an initial campaign finance report, Republican Secretary of State candidate Andrew Sorrell received $50,027 in contributions in just the first 12 days of his campaign. Sorrell reports that he believes the sum to be a state fundraising record, given that the two previous victors for secretary of state each reported $13,000 and $38,481 […]

In a recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Katie Britt spoke with U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright about China’s expanding nuclear capabilities, specifically its growing number of nuclear reactors. Britt reminded Wright that the Asian country has 28 such facilities currently under construction, which amounts to approximately half the nuclear reactors being built in […]

Congressman Dale Strong sat down with Adam Thompson of Americans for Prosperity-Alabama Wednesday evening in Huntsville to discuss several topics, including the value of small businesses for both owners and employees. Strong (R-Huntsville) spoke from personal experience on the subject. “I came from a small business,” he told Thompson. “I think what’s unique about small […]

Former U.S. Navy SEAL and Alabama native Jared Hudson has officially launched a campaign to become the state’s next Senator. The veteran, who currently resides in Birmingham with his wife and children, heads Covenant Rescue Group, an organization that fights against human trafficking. In a recent video post on X, Hudson announced his candidacy and […]