Last month, State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) said he anticipated efforts to change the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, which he had sponsored in 2017. The law has been in the news as of late given the rise of the so-called Black Lives Matter protest movement, responding to the death of George Floyd while in custody […]

President Donald Trump and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) are facing threats of repercussions for speaking at a rally in the lead-up to the riots on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. Trump has since been impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, and Brooks is facing threats of a censure resolution by […]

Trump ally Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) admits President Donald Trump made a “mistake” with his rhetoric at a rally staged in Washington, D.C., before a joint session of Congress met to certify the 2020 Electoral College results. However, he also said he had questions about how the event unfolded. During an appearance on Mobile radio’s […]

For nearly a century, the route that is now Alabama’s portion of U.S. Highway 45 has stretched from downtown Mobile to the Alabama-Mississippi state line, initially parallel to the old Mobile and Ohio Railroad line. Although there have been some subtle changes in the actual route, and, obviously, many coats of asphalt over the decades, […]

According to a report from The Gadsden Times’ Donna Thornton, over 1 million people have called a hotline designated by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to schedule appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Jan. 18. State Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) argues that effort by the ADPH leaves much to be desired. During […]

Outgoing State Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) warns against the “anti-establishment” streak in American politics, part of which he blames President Donald Trump. During an appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Marsh reacted to the events in Washington, D.C. earlier in the week, which may have been driven by the anti-establishment sentiment. […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has been leading the charge of using congressional authority to challenge the Electoral College certification, given the manner in which votes were tallied for the November 3 election that has left many questions. Since his initial announcement, Brooks has gained support from Republican House colleagues and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), […]

Newly sworn-in U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) does not need polling data to show where his constituents are on an Electoral College challenge set to take place at a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. During an interview with FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show,” Carl said despite being bombarded with calls from California, […]

Last year, State Sen. Randy Price (R-Opelika) spent eight weeks in the East Alabama Medical Center hospital overcoming complications caused by COVID-19, some of which of that time was spent on a ventilator in the ICU. During an interview on Monday’s broadcast of “The Jeff Poor Show” on Mobile radio’s FM Talk 106.5, Price discussed […]

On Sunday, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) made his membership to the U.S. House of Representatives official when he was sworn in for the 117th Congress. The former Mobile County Commissioner fills the seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) after a decisive win over Democratic nominee James Averhart in November. Carl stressed […]

On Sunday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) was sworn into office to officially become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Moore won his election over Democratic congressional nominee Phyllis Harvey-Hall by 30 points back in November. He also pulled off what was likely the Alabama election cycle’s biggest upset by defeating former Business […]

For 30 days within a period of 105 calendar days, the Alabama State House at 11 South Union Street in Montgomery is the busiest building on Goat Hill as lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, media, tour groups and activists all converge for the annual legislative session. The actual building, constructed in 1963 to serve as offices for […]

Earlier this year, at the very end of the 2020 regular session, State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) along with several other co-sponsors pushed SB334, legislation that limits the powers of the State Health Officer and puts a 14-day limit on the length of time the governor can declare a state of emergency under the Alabama […]

State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) is seeking to take action to learn from what some would say is a mistake from the early stages of the state government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. At the outset, Gov. Kay Ivey, at the behest of State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, mandated certain so-called nonessential businesses closed […]

Even though it has been discussed by some of the Alabama House of Representatives’ more conservative members, the formation of groups similar to what the U.S. House of Representatives has in the Freedom Caucus has been discouraged by the body’s leadership in past years. Seemingly for that reason, no such group has come to be […]

Add U.S. Rep.-elect Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) to the list of federal GOP officials pledging to join U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) in his bid to contest the certification of the 2020 Electoral College tally. During an appearance on Newsmax TV’s “America Right Now,” Moore weighed in the presidential election results and explained there were enough […]

Earlier this month, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections alleging violations of the Eighth and 14th Amendments, adding that “constitutional compliance cannot be secured by voluntary means,” and therefore legal action would be required. It is still more than two months until the […]

One of the major hurdles facing the Alabama Legislature in the COVID-era has been having a place to conduct the business of the state of Alabama safely without the possibility of spreading the virus among a potentially vulnerable population of legislators. A possible solution sometimes mentioned has been finding a new place for the legislature […]

On Friday, former Gov. Robert Bentley announced on social media he received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Bentley’s announcement had its critics, including CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins, who said she was “genuinely confused” as to why the 77-year-old practicing dermatologist would be near the front of the line for the […]

According to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), Gov. Kay Ivey had no choice but to use the power granted to her under a state of emergency to extend the expiration date on economic incentive packages and waive tax liabilities on CARES Act benefits. Orr, chairman of the Alabama State Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee, […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is continuing with his effort to challenge the results of the Electoral College vote from certain states when Congress meets in a joint session on January 6. As stated, it would require one member of the U.S. House and one member of the U.S. Senate to have a chance to succeed, […]

Much has been made about an effort led by U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) to challenge the outcome of the Electoral College when Congress meets on January 6 to certify the vote and possibly clear a path for Joe Biden to become the next President of the United States. Brooks’ colleague U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has made national headlines in recent days with his vow to challenge the results of the Electoral College vote from certain states when Congress meets in a joint session on January 6. The effort would require one member of the U.S. House and one member of the U.S. Senate to […]

Earlier this year, in the wake of the rise of the so-called Black Lives Matter protest movement, responding to the death of George Floyd while in custody of the Minneapolis police, the cities of Birmingham and Mobile moved to take down Confederate memorials, which was an apparent violation of the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of […]