Two Republican lawmakers are leading efforts in the Alabama Legislature to reduce the tax burden levied upon retirees and low-income earners. Two bills were introduced by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Rep. Lynn Greer (R-Rogersville) which would cut taxes for fixed income and low-income taxpayers, which are two groups of individuals that are […]

According to U.S. Senate candidate Jessica Taylor, the Republican Party being united in its efforts to combat the policies of the Biden administration begins with electing what she referred to as “true conservatives.” During a Wednesday interview with Montgomery’s News Talk 93.1FM WACV, Taylor identified what she saw as the need to elect “real conservatives” […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) on Thursday announced its eighth round of endorsements for candidates seeking election to the state legislature. The state’s largest agricultural advocacy organization utilizes its political action committee, FarmPAC, in making its endorsements of candidates seeking public office. The following incumbents now hold an official endorsement from FarmPAC: State Sen. Chris […]

Jasper Police Department detective Lt. Matt Dozier has announced his bid to seek the Republican nomination for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 13. House District 13 will become vacant as current officeholder State Rep. Connie Rowe (R-Jasper) will soon leave the legislature to become senior advisor to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth. Dozier holds 18 […]

The Alabama Farm-City Committee this week began accepting at-large applications for its annual Farm of Distinction contest and will run through February 4. The winner of the contest will receive over $15,000 in prizes and have the opportunity to compete against other top farmers for the title of Swisher/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. […]

When seeking employment opportunities, job seekers become discouraged to find that employers oftentimes prefer candidates with years of experience in a particular field of work. Upon reading the job’s qualifications, candidates can feel overwhelmed due to their lack of experience. However, a collaborative effort among leading workforce development entities is paving the way for on-the-job […]

Individuals and entities across the Yellowhammer State have committed time and efforts to assist those impacted by the recent tornado outbreak that devastated communities throughout the South and Midwest last week. Birmingham-based Regions Bank on Wednesday announced an array of financial services that it is offering to assist individuals and businesses in the impacted areas. […]

The World Games 2022 on Wednesday announced that Wind Creek Hospitality, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ gaming authority, had been chosen as its official resort and casino partner. The international sports competition next year will be hosted in Birmingham July 7-17. Nick Sellers, CEO of The World Games 2022, expressed excitement over the partnership’s […]

The U.S. Senate late Wednesday morning voted 89-10 to pass the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Constitutionally charged with providing for the common defense of the United States, Congress each year takes up debate of a defense appropriations package to set the military’s funding objectives for the following year. The NDAA’s initial […]

The U.S. House of Representatives early Wednesday morning voted 221-209 on a nearly partisan basis to pass a $2.5 trillion increase to the federal debt limit. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday sent the resolution to the lower chamber after passing it by a 50-49 margin. Alabama’s congressional delegation voted 8-1 on party lines against the […]

Rainbow City businessman and former State Rep. Mack Butler on Tuesday announced his candidacy to seek the Republican nomination for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 28. Butler formerly served House District 30 in the state legislature from 2012 until 2018, when he opted to seek election to the Alabama Senate, District 10. His candidacy […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Tuesday announced its endorsement of State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) in her bid for reelection to the Alabama Senate, District 14. Weaver, the only female Republican in the legislature’s upper chamber, is a registered nurse who holds more than 20 years of experience in the health care industry. She […]

Alabama’s 2022 race for the U.S. Senate is continuing to become increasingly competitive, according to an independent poll commissioned by the Alabama Forestry Association. The poll, which was conducted December 6-9 by McLaughlin & Associates, surveyed 500 likely Republican primary voters. When asked who voters would be most likely to cast their ballots in favor […]

State leadership on Tuesday announced the seating of the Alabama Innovation Corporation board of directors, a legislatively-established public-private partnership. Gov. Kay Ivey and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice were on hand at the announcement, where they discussed efforts to grow the state’s economy. In July 2020, Ivey established the Alabama Innovation Commission and […]

Officials with the University of North Alabama and Drake State Community and Technical College on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding which will serve to benefit the educational needs of transfer students. According to the institutions, the learning agreement will enable Drake State graduates to seamlessly transition their coursework to UNA while on route to […]

The fifth congressional district campaign of Casey Wardynski on Tuesday announced that it had earned the endorsement of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. Flynn, Wardynski’s colleague in the administration of former President Donald Trump, served as the 25th U.S. national security advisor. Wardynski served as assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. […]

The Center for Security Policy, a conservative national security think tank, on Monday announced that it had awarded two Alabama lawmakers with its “Defender of Freedom” award. State Reps. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) and Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) are the center’s 2021 awardees of the annual recognition. According to the center, the recognition is bestowed upon […]

U.S. Navy veteran and businessman Chad Robertson on Monday announced his intentions to seek the Republican nomination for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 40. House District 40 is currently occupied by State Rep. K.L. Brown (R-Jacksonville), who has decided to forgo reelection to the lower chamber. According to a release, Robertson serves as the […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) on Monday announced the launch of the House Hypersonics Caucus in an effort to promote the incorporation of hypersonic weaponry into the nation’s military arsenal. According to his congressional office, Brooks will co-lead the caucus along with U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN). North Alabama’s defense industry of late has served […]

Manufacture Alabama on Monday announced that it had endorsed Katie Britt’s candidacy in Alabama’s 2022 race for the U.S. Senate. A trade association dedicated to advocating for the interests of the state’s manufacturing industry, Manufacture Alabama represents hundreds of companies across the state. In announcing the endorsement, Manufacture Alabama president George Clark spoke to Britt’s […]

University of Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young on Saturday night was named the winner of the Heisman Trophy for the 2021 college football season. The award marks the second consecutive year an Alabama player has been recognized as the most outstanding player in college football. The Tide’s star quarterback became the university’s fourth-ever Heisman […]

The U.S. Senate campaign of Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) on Friday announced the hiring of four new upper-level staff positions. Atlanta-based Trafalgar Group pollster Robert Cahaly has joined Brooks’ campaign as a senior advisor and pollster. According to the campaign, Cahaly is best known for his accurate projections in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential […]

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that she had awarded nearly $7 million in grants to be utilized toward enhancing highway safety. According to the governor’s office, the grants were awarded in an effort to make Alabama roadways safer during peak travel times and to ensure the prosecution of offenders. The Alabama Department of Economic […]

The Alabama Digital Expansion Authority (ADEA) on Thursday held a public meeting during which leaders discussed strategies to bring essential broadband services to all corners of the Yellowhammer State. The Connect Alabama Act, which was signed into law earlier this year, established the ADEA to oversee the state’s efforts to expand access to high-speed internet. […]