State Treasurer Young Boozer has requested guidance from Attorney General Steve Marshall for the loan program for “distressed” colleges and universities. The program was enacted by the Alabama Legislature this year.  The Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Fund would offer temporary aid to successful applicants through a state loan program, overseen by […]

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones ganged up on Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan over his promotion of the idea that third-party candidates viably “offer an alternative” to 2024 presidential nominees.  He took a swipe at No Labels in the process. “So if @GovLarryHogan is interested in choices why doesn’t he challenge Trump in the Republican primaries? […]

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks took another shot at his political-ally-turned-nemesis, Donald Trump, saying he should drop out of the 2024 presidential election. “GOP & USA need a candidate of good character, not a likely convicted felon who loses badly to #JoeBiden,” Brooks (R-Huntsville) posted on X.  .@realDonaldTrump drop out of presidential race for good […]

Auburn landed another national championship, this one courtesy of Hayden Marbut and Tucker Smith. The pair clinched the 2023 Bassmaster College Championship at Pickwick Lake in Tennessee last weekend. Over a three-day period, they outperformed 131 other teams, with a total of over 53 pounds. Their final round haul totaled an 18-pound aggregate from just […]

GOP presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy is laying down some hardline rules in his bid for the top of the ticket.  Although polling considerably behind former President Donald Trump, interest in Ramaswamy’s “anti-woke” agenda is growing. RELATED: Alabama to play important role in 2024 GOP primary He shared the fundamentals on Twitter yesterday: TRUTH. 1. God […]

Former U.S. Reps. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) and Joe Cunningham (D-S.C.) will be the keynote speakers at the Business Council of Alabama’s annual “Evening for Progress.”  This year’s event will be Nov.1 in Birmingham with proceeds supporting BCA’s political arm, ProgressPAC. Last year, BCA honored the service of U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) who retired after […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Fayette County Commissioner Brad Cox for the vacant House District 16 seat ahead of the Oct. 24 special election. Former Rep. Kyle South stepped down in June to assume the role of president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.  The district covers all of Fayette […]

The mainstream media is using a slow August news cycle to attack Alabama values and the stand being taken by conservative leaders against recklessness from Democrats in Washington, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt.  In an appearance this morning on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show,” Britt expressed, at greater length, a fundamental argument to end […]

Congressionally directed spending, often known as “earmarks,” represents funds specifically directed by members of Congress towards projects or programs in their districts or states.  Senators work with local leaders to identify and advocate for federal funding for various projects to the relevant appropriations subcommittee. Approved projects are included in the appropriations bill, which undergoes a […]

Tim Howe has been named chief of staff by Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed. He will replace Derek Trotter. Howe, who will begin his new role Aug. 28, most recently served as vice president of Public Finance at Stifel in Montgomery. Trotter served in the post for five regular sessions and six special sessions. […]

PowerSouth Electric Cooperative has announced a partnership with electric vehicle charging platform Optiwatt and it could pay off for EV owners. Optiwatt and 14 of PowerSouth’s distribution member systems invite EV owners across South Alabama and Northwest Florida to participate in the Electric Vehicle Research Pilot. The EV owners can receive a $25 reward. The Electric […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt took off the gloves today in an interview on “The Jeff Poor Show” when asked about the latest round of indictments against former President Donald Trump.  She said Trump is being prosecuted “because of where he stands on issues” and “what he was able to accomplish in the America First agenda.” […]

Shinhwa Auto USA is investing $114 million to bolster its manufacturing presence in Auburn, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The expansion is expected to create 50 jobs. The project will see a 170,000-square-foot production building emerge on Shinhwa’s  campus at Auburn Technology Park West. This will mark the third expansion for the South Korean company […]

Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh announced her opposition to the Chandler Mountain pump storage project Tuesday.  Alabama Power is studying the project as a possible solution to store energy generated from alternative sources. Cavanaugh said her opposition stems from concerns over the duration it would take for the project to come online – […]

The Nature Conservancy in Alabama has received a $100,000 grant award from Honda to fund solar panels for its new headquarters, the organization announced. TNC in Alabama, which forms the regional branch of the global TNC organization, focuses on conservation efforts specific to Alabama, such as sustainable management, restoration, and landscape protection. Its headquarters are […]

Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl is on a mission on and off the court.  Pearl, a proud Jewish-American and advocate for Israel, took to Twitter today to voice his concerns over the Biden administration’s policies in the Middle East. It saddens and disappoints me to watch the Biden administration policies in the Middle […]

Alabama’s congressional leadership is becoming increasingly confident that President Biden doesn’t have a leg to stand on following his decision to reverse course in the permanent basing decision for the headquarters of U.S. Space Command.  During a panel discussion at the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) summer governmental affairs conference on Saturday, U.S. Reps. Mike […]

Four members of Alabama’s congressional delegation joined business leaders, economic developers and government officials this weekend for the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) annual governmental affairs conference in Point Clear.  During a panel discussion that covered ground on topics ranging from federal spending priorities and getting budgets passed to energy policy and countering the economic […]

ProgressPAC, the Business Council of Alabama’s pro-jobs political affiliate, today endorsed eight incumbents seeking re-election in the 2024 appellate court races. “ProgressPAC does not take endorsements lightly,” said ProgressPAC Chairman Mark Drew of Protective Life Corp. “We are endorsing these candidates because of their proven track record of fairly interpreting and impartially applying the law […]

Jason Davis has been named vice president of the Southeast Division and Jean Lynch has been named vice president of Human Resources of Alabama Power, the company announced. The appointments are effective immediately. Davis was Alabama Power’s director of Legislative Affairs and Policy and Lynch served as Human Resources director. Davis brings 30 years of […]

The state is in an “exciting and transformational time,” Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday during her State of the State Luncheon today with the Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce. “Y’all, we are truly in the middle of an exciting and transformational time for our state,” she said. “In fact, this calendar year alone, I have already […]

The Tuscaloosa News recently shed light on the character and legacy of the late Jim Wilson III. The story captured moments that showcased Wilson’s influence not only in the world of business and sports, but on the lives of all whose paths he crossed. Jim Wilson III, a Montgomery businessman and philanthropist who died in […]

The hotdogs and hamburgers were on the grill Tuesday as the Alabama Forestry Association and State Sen. Clyde Chambliss hosted a First Responder Appreciation cookout.  Chambliss (R-Prattville), forestry association staff, and volunteers from International Paper and Resource Management Service cooked hamburgers and hotdogs for about 150 first responders at Drive-In Park in Prattville. “There is […]

Birmingham-based conservationist Ben Wegleitner has joined The Nature Conservancy in Alabama as urban freshwater restoration specialist.  Wegleitner will put his experience as river sustainability director for the Cahaba River Society to work for the conservancy. Before his time in Alabama, Wegleitner was addressing municipal stormwater challenges in Lafayette, Ind., and water quality, land use and […]