Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter expects the Alabama Legislature to address the issue of the thousands of people in the state who currently don’t have health insurance. “I think it’s just at the conversation stage,” Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) told Alabama Public Television. “You know the problem that we’ve got right now, we’ve got so […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong believes now is the time for Republicans to fight for real border security funding despite the threat of a potential government shutdown. Negotiations have continued in the Senate in recent days over a compromise funding bill that would give aid to Ukraine and Israel, while also adding measures that will help […]

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is facing intense scrutiny over his failure to disclose an extensive hospitalization and incapacitation. Thursday on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program,” Dr. Casey Wardynski, who served as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs under President Trump, said the situation is gravely concerning. “If you cannot […]

Earlier this week, hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists blocked the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges in New York City as they called an end for Israel’s war against Hamas. What happened in New York is just a part of the disturbing trend we’ve seen across the country. Too many leftist protesters are deciding to block traffic […]

As in 2023, U.S. Senator Katie Britt is continuing calls for Democrats in Washington to address the illegal immigration crisis in 2024. Britt has accused President Joe Biden, Senate Democrats, as well as the media of ignoring a “national security and a humanitarian crisis on our border,” that multiplies each day. Secretary Mayorkas here 1) […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott is continuing his charge to hold library boards accountable to their local authorities. Elliott (R-Josephine) has pre-filed a bill that says municipal and county leaders are not only in charge of appointing local library board members, but also have the right to dismiss them if they deem necessary. “[A]s I do […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville believes the policies of the Biden administration are possibly leading America into another world war. “We’re on the brink of WW3,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) said on X. “Brought to you by the [Joe Biden] Administration that released sanctions on Iran and then sent them $6 billion…while [the Secretary of Defense] is unknowingly […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer said he’s gravely concerned the current surge of illegal immigrants being counted in the U.S. Census could have impacts even on the future of American’s congressional representation. According to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), there were a record 302,000 encounters with migrants at the border in December, which includes 250,000 apprehensions of illegal […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is pointing out the hypocrisy of the United Nations’ wanting to stop the state of Alabama from executing a convicted murderer with nitrogen gas. The U.N. Human Rights Council says the execution should be canceled after some U.N. experts said they were “concerned that nitrogen hypoxia would result in a […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth released his New Year’s resolutions for 2024 and at the very top of the list is passing a school choice bill. Ainsworth isn’t the only one already putting the idea out there for the 2024 legislative session. Alabama Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) said this could be the year where […]

State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) said the Alabama Legislature will be able to accomplish a lot when lawmakers reconvene in Montgomery on February 6, now just over one month out. Reed discussed the upcoming session Friday on Capitol Journal. “It’s going to be a very busy session with a lot going on right from the […]

Alabama’s congressional officials are ramping up pressure against President Joe Biden for the continuing crisis at the U.S. southern border. According to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), there were a record 302,000 encounters with migrants at the border in December, which includes 250,000 apprehensions of illegal immigrants. ICYMI: CBP sources tell FOX December finished with […]

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough announced this week he plans to bring up a comprehensive school choice bill in the 2024 legislative session. Yarbrough (R-Trinity) talked about what his bill will look like during a recent appearance on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program.” “That should be coming here very soon,” Yarbrough said. “We’re still kind of fine […]

State Rep. Chris Pringle wants to make sure fentanyl dealers are put in jail for a very long time if their drugs cause overdose deaths. During the 2023 legislative session, Pringle’s bill was passed that would charge someone with manslaughter for selling fentanyl to people who die from overdoses. Unfortunately it didn’t become law because […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl believes that the newly redrawn Second Congressional District should be represented by a minority candidate, but stipulated it should be a Republican minority. After a three-judge panel had a special master redraw the district, many expect the Democratic Party to pick up another seat in the Yellowhammer State. Wahl […]

State Rep. Christopher England (D-Tuscaloosa) said Wednesday he pre-filed legislation for the 2024 state legislative session to raise Alabama’s online sales tax rate from 8% to 9.25%. While England believes the extra revenue could be used to help education in the state, others say this is not the right time to raise any taxes on […]

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer took a victory lap Wednesday after the Senate confirmed the rest of the top nominees for military without any objection from U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. “Military families who have has their lives put on hold for months can finally breathe a sigh of relief because the wait is over,” […]

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) is now providing parents an opportunity to raise concerns about certain books made available to children in local libraries. APLS released a submission form online for “parents concerned about the appropriateness of some resources available to children and teenagers in the state’s public libraries.” State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover), […]

I have one question for Republicans in the Senate who said they are against President Joe Biden’s military abortion policy: What’s the plan now? Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that the U.S. Senate will confirm the last of the military promotions held up U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s blockade earlier this year. “Before […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) thinks there’s more than enough evidence to justify the impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. Earlier this week the House voted 221-212 in support of the impeachment inquiry into whether Biden improperly benefited from his son’s foreign business dealings. The vote occurred shortly after Hunter Biden refused to comply with […]

While a committee of House lawmakers are taking up the mantle of passing a bill that would put the question of legal gambling and lottery in the hands of Alabama voters, other lawmakers, like State Sen. Arthur Orr, thinks it’s still a long shot. Not just for the year — for the whole quadrennium. Sen. […]

Members of the Alabama Republican Congressional delegation believe Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is violating the law for refusing to comply with a subpoena from Congress. “A subpoena is not a suggestion, but Hunter Biden believes he is above the law,” said U.S. Rep. Barry Moore. A subpoena is not a suggestion, but […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore said he’s against the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act because it will add to the nation’s deficit. The legislation requires hospitals and other health care providers to publish their prices. “I support the effort to lower costs for patients and employers by requiring health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers to disclose […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is celebrating the arrival of the new fighter jets that have arrived in the Yellowhammer State. Last week, the 187th Fighter Wing has received its first F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, which were shown off at Dannelly Field. “Very excited to see the arrival of Alabama’s first F-35 jets and the […]