The Annual Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State) “Don’t Drop it On Alabama” statewide spring cleanup and recycling event was officially kicked off on Tuesday at the Alabama Statehouse. PALS partners with Community Colleges, Coca-Cola United, the Alabama Farmers Federation, and Resource Conservation Districts for 2024 “Don’t Drop it On Alabama” Spring Cleanup PALS […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate voted to pass legislation that would ban vaping inside public buildings. The Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act already bans the smoking of cigarettes, pipes, and other methods of smoking tobacco from public buildings including schools, police stations, city halls, and courthouses. This legislation would expand that prohibition to include vapes […]

On Thursday, Alabama Ethics Commissioner Stan McDonald appeared on the Jeff Poor Show and admitted that he has made contributions to political campaigns while serving as one of the three commissioners. Following that admission, State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) interviewed on the same program two hours later and said that McDonald admitted to committing a […]

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to protect homeowners from squatters illegally occupying their property. HB182, sponsored State Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden) HB182 passed the House with a unanimous vote. “This legislation is important as we have seen the trend of squatting take hold across the nation,” Rep. Lipscomb explained. “It […]

This week, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to require K-12 public schools to include prevention education about the dangers of fentanyl and drug poisoning. Sponsored by State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn), the bill requires that public schools provide research-based educational information about the dangers of opioids – the nation’s number one killer of […]

The Alabama Legislature passed legislation to ban the teaching of divisive concepts, including critical race theory, by any state agency. It also ends Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives across those public institutions. The legislation applies to K-12 education, state agencies, and public colleges and universities. In recent weeks, the Chancellor of the […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Legislature held a rare joint session of the House and Senate to honor America’s military and the role that the Armed Forces play in the state’s economy, future, and way of life. “It is an honor to welcome so many who served and served the state in the State House and […]

Last week, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke to the Alabama Association of General Contractors about his work as the top law enforcement official and prosecutor for the State of Alabama. Marshall shared a range of accomplishments by his office, including securing a significant settlement for the state from opioid manufacturers, as well as his […]

Voters in House District 10 in Madison County go to the polls on Tuesday to vote for their next State Representative. The special election pits Democratic nominee Marilyn Lands against Republican Teddy Powell. Marilyn Lands has made national headlines for her hard progressive stances on social issues in bright red Alabama. Lands has taken staunchly pro-abortion […]

The Alabama Legislature has used 17 of its 30 legislative days in the 2024 regular session. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) reflected on the accomplishments of this session with Capital Journal’s Todd Stacy on Friday. “I think this session is almost like having two sessions in one,” Speaker Ledbetter said. “We have got […]

Conservatives won a three-year battle when Gov. Kay Ivey signed a ban on teaching of divisive concepts in K-12 education, state colleges and universities, and state agencies. Ivey signed the socially conservative legislation into law on Wednesday. The Senate version of the legislation was sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) and carried in the […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen made a visit to the nation’s Capitol, instead of a usual visit to the Alabama Statehouse, last week for a hearing on elections’ administration. Allen was invited by Sen. Katie Britt and participated in a Senate Rules and Administration Committee hearing. Responding to a question from Britt (R-Montgomery), Allen […]

With a statement to eliminate “funny business in Alabama elections,” Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Wednesday that will ban ballot harvesting. The legislation will make it a crime to pay people to go door to door collecting ballots. There are exceptions for people to help their family members or for the blind, disabled, or illiterate […]

Nearly 14 years ago, an explosion occurred on the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico killing 11 men. The April 20, 2010 explosion caused the rig to sink and started a catastrophic oil leak from the well. Before it was capped three months later, approximately 134 million gallons of oil had spilled […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading an 18-state amicus brief in defense of former President Donald Trump in his presidential immunity case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Special Counsel Jack Smith has charged Trump with alleged crimes related to the Jan. 6 riots at the nation’s Capitol. The case will decide if presidents can […]

For voters in House District 10 who won’t be able to make next Tuesday’s special election, there is a last-minute chance for apply in person for an absentee ballot. The deadline to apply for the absentee ballot is Thursday; the special election is March 26. Registered voters can request and cast their ballot at the […]

The Alabama Republican Party has selected Elmore County District Judge Patrick Pinkston to be its nominee for the 19th Judicial Circuit, Place 1. “Judge Pinkston will bring a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the legal system to his new role on the circuit court,” said ALGOP Chairman John Wahl. “Throughout his distinguished […]

The Alabama House of Representatives could vote to concur with the Senate version of the gambling bill when it returns from its spring break today. Most sources suggest that the House will vote to non-concur and send the bill to a conference committee where a compromise piece of legislation will then be crafted. However, the […]

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt joined a bipartisan group warning a proposed regulation could harm the American paper and pulp producing industry. The regulation, called the European Union’s Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), would impose costly reporting requirements for American companies in the forest products industry that export to the European Union (EU) and serve […]

On Thursday, the Autauga-Prattville Public Library board voted to fire embattled Library Director Andrew Foster in a special called meeting for sharing internal emails with the Alabama Political Reporter’s Jacob Holmes. Foster shared emails between board members and himself with a reporter for Alabama Political Reporter (APR). Those communications were published by APR on Monday. […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) sent a large delegation of mayors, city council members, and local officials to Washington D.C. this week for the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference. More than 170 Alabama municipal officials attended the Conference in Washington from March 9 through 13. Over 2,500 elected and appointed city, town […]

Over the weekend, the Mid-Alabama Republican Club hosted state lawmakers to offer an update on the 2024 legislative session, currently on a week-long break. State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) said that he opposed House version of the gambling legislation received by the Senate, believes their revisions were productive, and ultimately thinks some form of […]

On Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Birmingham announced that State Representative John Rogers (D-Birmingham) has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and conspiracy to obstruct justice in connection with the scheme to defraud the Jefferson County Community Service Fund. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation […]

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation with bipartisan support that will require teachers to post the curriculum of their classes online so that parents can be aware of what their child is learning and being presented. The “Parents’ Right to Know” bill is sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed (R-Jasper). […]