It looks like the U.S. Supreme Court will once again weigh in on Alabama’s efforts at redistricting. According to The Associated Press, the court will soon rule on whether the state can keep its new congressional lines drawn by the Legislature during the special session while it continues fighting a three-judge panel’s plan to create […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is not happy about the rising cost of the new prison being built in Elmore County. Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm gave an update this week on the construction of the specialized prison, saying it will now cost $973 million to build, which is up from $623 million […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said he doesn’t plan on following the lead of Pennsylvania when it comes to voter registration. This week, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the state will move to automatic voter registration, joining 23 other states who already have that system. “I made a commitment when I was campaigning for […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore is once again calling out the Biden administration for what he believes is the “weaponization of government” against the American people. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland was questioned during Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing when Moore (R-Enterprise) asked if it’s legal for Americans to question election results. .@RepBarryMoore: "Is that a […]

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has filed cloture on three military nominations Wednesday in his first move to try and get around U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military promotions. Tuberville (R-Auburn) has been blocking the Senate from voting for confirmation of all military promotions, but has insisted for weeks that Schumer could still […]

Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation once again criticized the Biden administration’s border policies after a report revealed around 2,200 people illegally entered Texas from Mexico in just one night. BREAKING: One of the largest mass illegal crossings we have ever seen took place in Eagle Pass, TX this morning, w/ Border Patrol sources telling us over […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has some new allies in his fight against the Department of Defense (DoD) policy that allows servicemembers paid leave and travel reimbursement for those seeking an abortion. Tommy Tuberville wants to know why Air Force pilots aren’t able to get adequate time in the air https://t.co/lfoAPSycHl via @AlabamaToday — AL Today […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes the state is not infringing on anyone’s rights by banning certain transgender procedures for minors. Last month, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Marshall and the state of Alabama by vacating a judge’s temporary injunction against enforcing the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act. While the court […]

Alabama’s Republican Party Chairman believes the trend of public libraries adding explicit LGBTQ+ materials to the children’s sections is just part of the left’s agenda to “indoctrinate” young people in the country. The Alabama Public Library Service board voted this week to compile a list of books it considered inappropriate for children, which will be […]

A parent of an elementary school student in Jefferson County is defending his 6-year-old son after he was suspended for making a “finger gun” while playing with his classmate. The student’s father, Jerrod Belcher, said his son J.B. was accused of committing a “Class III” infraction while playing “cops and robbers” with his friend at […]

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell spoke on the floor of the House Wednesday to honor the victims of the bombing at a church in Alabama that killed four young Black girls 60 years ago. 60 years ago this week, white supremacists bombed the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing #FourLittleGirls and galvanizing the Civil […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is defending the map created by the Legislature during the 2023 special session, claiming it was in full compliance with the Supreme Court ruling. Marshall disagrees with the three-judge panel that ruled against the state in the case of Allen v. Milligan last week. The court rejected the new congressional […]

As U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville continues his holds on military promotions in the Senate, members of the Republican Party are divided over the issue. Tuberville (R-Auburn) is still placing holds on Pentagon general and flag-officer promotions due to the Department of Defense’s decision to pay abortion-related expenses for servicemembers. My hold is not affecting readiness. […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer believes President Joe Biden’s current energy policies are dangerous for the future of the country. The Biden administration announced last week itis canceling seven oil and gas leases in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge. Biden said the move “will help preserve our Arctic lands and wildlife, while honoring the culture, history, […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers partially blames the state Legislature for passing a congressional map during the special session that he believes always had a higher chance of getting rejected by the court. “I’m sure the state’s going to ask for a grant of certiorari to make their argument,” Rogers (R-Saks) told Alabama Public Television. “Nobody […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr is echoing concern by Gov. Kay Ivey about what is being displayed in the children’s section of some libraries in Alabama. “Especially given libraries’ importance to society, I have grown increasingly concerned due to recent reports calling into question whether our own libraries here in Alabama are most effectively fulfilling this […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said he’s confident in Attorney General Steve Marshall fighting a decision by the court that rejected the state’s redrawn congressional map. Marshall is planning to appeal the three-judge federal court decision. “While we are disappointed in today’s decision, we strongly believe that the Legislature’s map complies with the Voting […]

State Rep. Susan DuBose said she appreciates Gov. Kay Ivey for showing concern about sexually suggestive material being displayed for children in Alabama libraries. Ivey released a letter to the director of the Alabama Public Library Service this week, in which she asked about material being exposed to students across the state in public libraries. […]

Members of the Alabama congressional delegation are once again criticizing President Joe Biden’s border policies after learning that a smuggler with ties to ISIS helped migrants cross the border and claim asylum. According to reports, the FBI claims the smuggler with connections to the terrorist group brought more than a dozen migrants from different countries […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is hoping Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell can still do the job after he froze up for the second time in front of reporters last week. “There’s going to be a lot of things that the leader’s going to have to really be on top of,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) told CNN’s Manu […]

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is praising a decision by a federal court to reject a congressional map put forward by the state Legislature. The three-judge panel ruled against the state in the case of Allen v. Milligan Tuesday, striking down the new congressional map and ordering a special master and cartographer to draw a new […]

Alabama’s Speaker of the House said if the state doesn’t pass gaming legislation soon, the illegal gambling operations will continue to flourish in the Yellowhammer State. Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) discussed the issue Friday on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal.” “[I]f we don’t do something about it and regulate it then all we’re doing is […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized the growing influence of money in college sports, but believes there are ways to fix the problem. College sports are a great tradition. They open doors of opportunity & teach lessons that last a lifetime. But differing state laws have made the rules unclear. I urge the Senate to pass […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville once again defended his military holds and said it’s President Joe Biden’s policies are that hurting military readiness. Tuberville (R-Auburn) still has no plans to lift his holds on Pentagon general and flag-officer promotions due to the Department of Defense’s decision to pay abortion-related expenses for servicemembers. The senator discussed the […]