The Alabama House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that will act as a tough deterrent and the strongest possible penalty against child rapists in the state. HB49, introduced by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne), requires that a person 18 years of age or older convicted of rape in the first degree, or sodomy in the […]

The House Judiciary Committee has once again advanced a bill that would raise the age of consent for those receiving a vaccine in Alabama. This is the third year in a row that the committee advanced a bill on this issue. HB2, introduced by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollingers Island), would require the written consent […]

On Wednesday, members of the Alabama House State Government Committee advanced legislation that will make sure those who are collecting unemployment benefits are actively looking for work. HB29, introduced by State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville), increases the number of prospective employers an unemployed individual must contact for each week of unemployment claimed from three to […]

U.S. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) took to the floor of the Senate Wednesday to criticize the Democratic Party’s stance on gender issues, especially when it comes to women’s sports. Tuberville spoke on the issue for National Women’s In Sports Day. He also made sure to display an emoji of a pregnant male to highlight the ridiculousness […]

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) released its 2025 state legislative agenda on Monday, one day before the beginning of this year’s state legislative session. It includes cutting taxes for Alabama families, defending parental rights, and pushing back against woke policies that threaten the American Dream. “The Alabama Republican Party firmly believes that government’s first priority […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) believes it’s the responsibility of the state government to assist the federal government when it comes to enforcing immigration law, and he’s expecting the Legislature to take up the issue this session. State leaders have already promised to help President Donald Trump’s administration in deporting illegal immigrants. Lt. Governor Will […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised President Trump’s pick to be FBI Director, Kash Patel, during his confirmation hearing Thursday. Britt also highlighted Patel’s commitment to the FBI’s presence at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. “I don’t have enough time in my three minutes to dive into all of the incredible work that’s doing there. But […]

Another Republican state has seemingly followed the example of Alabama by providing more educational freedom to their students and families. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee called a special session so lawmakers could working on passing the Education Freedom Act — a bill not too dissimilar to the CHOOSE Act that was passed in Alabama just last […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is reaffirming his support for Pam Bondi, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Attorney General. Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday advanced Bondi’s nomination via a party-line, 12-10 vote Monday Wednesday. The former Florida Attorney General is expected to be confirmed on the Senate floor in the coming days. “Pam Bondi […]

Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) lauded recent executive orders by President Donald Trump that deal with getting rid of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and radical transgender policies in the military. Trump signed an executive order Monday that officially gets rid of the DEI policies that were implemented […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on discount retailer Costco to end policies that are increasingly being viewed as discriminatory. Marshall joined 18 other state attorneys general in sending a letter to Costco, calling on them to end their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices because they’re “unlawful.” “Insidious DEI practices, like those championed […]

Alabama’s U.S. Senators are celebrating the recent decision to ban Red Dye 3 in the country — but admit it’s only the first step in “Making America Healthy Again.” The Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this month that it is banning the use of Red Dye N0. 3 in all foods produced in America. “The […]

Political leaders across the Yellowhammer State are excited to celebrate National School Choice Week this year as CHOOSE Act goes into effect. The CHOOSE Act, which stands for the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act, was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey last year, and it […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is sounding the alarm on an issue he believes is negatively affecting the mental health of children in America. The senator discussed the issue recently on the “Back to the People” Show with Nicole Shanahan. “The one thing I’ve seen in real time about the chemicals that we’re giving our […]

As thousands of pro-life activists march on Washington D.C., members of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are showing their support for the pro-life, anti-abortion cause. The annual March for Life kicked off Friday, with Vice President J.D. Vance speaking at the event, and President Donald Trump giving a speech to the rally goers via video. U.S. […]

State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) says state lawmakers will work quickly in the 2025 session to pass a bill that define biological sex as the gender of legal record in Alabama. ‘The What is a Woman Act’ passed the Alabama House of Representatives last year, but didn’t make it though the Senate before the end […]

The Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers is already pushing back against attempts by some groups and lawmakers to pass certain legislation that is aimed at reforming the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PMB) system in the Yellowhammer State. State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) introduced a pharmacy reimbursement bill last session, but was unable to get it through […]

Republican lawmakers from Alabama have many reasons to celebrate a second term for President Donald Trump, but they are especially grateful to see the return of his pro-life policies to the White House. In a letter sent to the newly inaugurated president, elected officials from Alabama including U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville […]

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) are showing their support for President Donald Trump’s nominee for Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary. Trump’s pick to lead the VA, Doug Collins, testified in front of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Tuesday. Collins is a a former Georgia Republican House representative and Air Force Reserve […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized the reverend at the National Cathedral prayer service for the inauguration Tuesday over comments she made to President Donald Trump during the service. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde told Trump and Vice President JD Vance behind the pulpit to “have mercy” on LGBTQ children as well as children of illegal […]

During President Donald Trump’s inaugural address Monday, the president said one of his first executive orders will be officially changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The executive order directs the secretary of the interior to change the name to “Gulf of America” for use on official maps and […]

Many of Alabama’s political leaders celebrated President Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday as they look forward to helping him implement his agenda. Trump took the oath of office to become the 47th President of the United States and gave his inaugural address inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, deciding not to hold the ceremonies outside because of […]

The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Association (AIPA) is hoping the Legislature passes something that helps small and struggling pharmacies during the 2025 session. State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) introduced a pharmacy reimbursement bill last session, but was unable to get it through because of strong opposition from groups like the The Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers. […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) introduced a resolution this week a new Biden administration ban on natural gas water heaters. “It’s a radical ban on water heaters. Another example of government overreach under the Biden administration on their way out the door,” Palmer told Fox News Digital earlier this week. “They care nothing about consumers.” […]