One of the more outspoken opponents of permitless carry, which supporters refer to as “constitutional carry,” has been many of the sheriffs throughout Alabama’s 67 counties. Among those is Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran, who had a stern warning for members of the legislature. During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff […]

In 2019, one of the most significant political issues in Alabama was the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway proposal that would have levied a toll on those seeking to make the trek across the Mobile Bay. Ultimately, the unpopular proposal from Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper failed when […]

One of the integral points of the so-called constitutional carry debate for some lawmakers was the creation of a firearms prohibited person database, which in theory would create a record of who was not allowed to carry a gun in Alabama. Giving law enforcement knowledge of who was not allowed under law to carry a […]

Earlier this month, the Alabama Department of Labor revealed more than 389,000 cases of potential unemployment fraud pending investigation during a meeting of the Alabama Legislature’s contract review committee. According to Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, the high number of potential cases stemmed from the introduction of additional federal benefits for the onset of the […]

Earlier this year, Sheffield Police Sgt. Nick Risner died as a result of being shot while on duty allegedly by Brian Lansing Martin, who pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in 2013. The manslaughter charge was reportedly part of a plea deal for the shooting death of his father, Donice Scott. Based on so-called “good […]

On Tuesday, Club for Growth PAC announced it was giving its endorsement to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for reelection in Alabama’s second congressional district. In a statement released earlier on Wednesday, Moore offered his appreciation for the Club for Growth endorsement. “Since being sworn in almost twelve months ago, I’ve worked night and day […]

On Tuesday, Club for Growth PAC announced it was giving its endorsement to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for reelection in Alabama’s second congressional district. Club for Growth was a big supporter of Moore’s effort in the 2020 election cycle. “In his first year in the House, Rep. Barry Moore has proven to be a […]

On Tuesday, the Coastal Alabama Partnership (CAP), a Mobile-based non-profit organization that hails a focus “on providing a platform for regional leaders to convene, collaborate, build consensus, and advocate for Coastal Alabama’s top priorities,” released a poll showing overwhelming support for an I-10 Mobile River and Bayway proposal released last week. The poll of voters […]

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), the Senate General Fund Budget Committee chairman, says he is aware of the need for the new I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project. Albritton, whose district includes Baldwin County and will include Mobile County after the 2022 election, called the process “complicated” but acknowledges the recent developments of the […]

During this week’s broadcast of APTV’s “Capitol Journal,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall reiterated his agency’s opposition to former State House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s early release from prison. Hubbard, who is 12 months into a 28-month sentence, sought an early release from prison after issuing a public apology. The AG’s office followed up by calling […]

Earlier this month, Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Alabama Law Enforcement Agency deputy secretary John Hamm to serve as the next commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). Hamm will replace current ADOC commissioner Jeff Dunn, who will step down at the end of December after nearly seven years in the position. During an appearance […]

During an appearance on this week’s broadcast of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Attorney General Steve Marshall explained the fight against the Biden administration over vaccine mandates had dual purposes. According to Marshall, the question of the mandate itself was not the only issue. He argued the balance of power between the state and federal […]

Another key figure weighed in on a new I-10 Mobile Bay and River proposal unveiled last week unanimously approved by the Mobile and Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Daphne) spoke favorably of the MPOs’ efforts during an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show” on Friday, […]

Last week, Fairhope City Councilman Jack Burrell and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, the respective chairmen for the Eastern Shore and Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), presented a new framework for a long-sought new I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway. The proposal comes as an election cycle is on the verge of heating up, but a timing […]

This year it could be different for a piece of legislation that would put Alabama among those states to offer so-called constitutional or permitless carry. The pre-filed bill, HB6, is sponsored by State Reps. Shane Stringer (R-Satsuma) and Proncey Robertson (R-Mt. Hope), and has been endorsed by members throughout both chambers of the Alabama State […]

On Friday, CNN’s Gabby Orr and Manu Raju offered their national readership a glimpse of Alabama’s U.S. Senate race. The story focused on former President Donald Trump’s role in the contest, specifically as it pertains to the two frontrunners, former Business Council of Alabama head Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville). The article, […]

On Wednesday, Fairhope City Councilman Jack Burrell and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, the respective chairmen for the Eastern Shore and Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), presented a new framework for a long-sought new I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway. The proposal comes as policymakers grapple with the possibility of a $125 million U.S. Department of […]

The on-again, off-again saga of a new proposed Interstate 10 Mobile Bay Bridge and Bayway got new life on Wednesday as the chairmen from both the Mobile and Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) offered the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) a framework for a new bridge and bayway. Without the approval of the MPO, […]

Earlier this month, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) appeared at a Washington, D.C. function and was photographed alongside 2022 Alabama U.S. Senate Republican hopeful Katie Britt with his arm around her. The photo was leaked out and picked up by several media outlets, leading some to speculate Alabama’s junior U.S. Senator was backing Britt’s candidacy. […]

There are two very vocal sides to the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, which was passed back in 2017 by the Republican-led legislature and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. Some say it did not go far enough in creating a punitive measure for violating the law, which imposes a $25,000 fine against cities or […]

State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) is the chief sponsor of legislation that would ban abortion after the detection of a heartbeat in a fetus that replicates a Texas law that has thus far withstood challenges from the federal courts. The bill, HB23, which has 22 co-sponsors, would allow lawsuits against those performing or assisting those […]

Former Gov. Robert Bentley takes issue with his successor Gov. Kay Ivey for her claiming to have righted the so-called “ship of state,” a phrase she had frequently used to describe her action after ascending from lieutenant governor to governor after Bentley’s departure. According to Bentley, the circumstances Ivey faced upon entering office were not […]

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a 363-70 vote. All seven members of Alabama’s congressional delegation voted in favor of the measure. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) opposed an earlier version of the bill and was criticized by two of his opponents, former Business Council of Alabama […]

One of the hurdles to overcome in order to rectify Alabama’s woeful prison conditions is the staffing dilemma that confronts the Alabama Department of Corrections at each of their facilities. Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town, who was serving in the Justice Department when it initiated its actions against the State of Alabama for alleged Eighth […]