State Sen. Tim Melson returned to work earlier this week after suffering from a heart attack during a trip to South Korea in July. Melson (R-Florence) was in the country for recruiting trip was to recruit businesses and STEM teachers to Alabama. “Well, I’m very fortunate,” Melson told Waay TV News. “I mean, I really […]

Ozark Mayor Mark Blankenship said he’s frustrated that certain young adult LGBTQ+ books have not been removed from the Ozark-Dale County Public Library. Blankenship took to Facebook over the weekend to blast the library for keeping the books on shelves. “We have been trying to remove this trash from the kids section of our library […]

President Joe Biden’s decision to keep the Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs will now be reviewed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). According to the Washington Examiner, the GAO granted a request from U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) to investigate why Biden reversed the decision by the previous administration to put the new Space […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl is hopeful Congress will be able to avoid a government shutdown Oct. 1, but admitted that some in his own party are making it harder to get something passed before the deadline. Friday on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Carl (R-Mobile) discussed the upcoming fight over funding the government. “Well there’s […]

Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris expressed concern over the fact that many Alabamians are still skeptical about the COVID vaccine along with other vaccines. Harris discussed the issue Friday on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal.” “Yeah, it’s certainly is a concern,” Harris said. “There was a real loss of trust between the public […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl said a small animal populating Alabama beaches should be taken off the endangered species list. Carl (R-Mobile) joined FM Talk 106.5 “Midday Mobile” radio show Monday and said the Alabama beach mouse is causing problems for businesses on the coast. “I think that beach mice is a great example of what’s […]

The chairman of the Alabama Republican Party said his party is attracting more minority voters because they are turned off by the radical agenda of the Democratic Party. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program,” that minority voters aren’t happy with “woke policies” being pushed by Democrats. “It’s already starting to happen, […]

It’s not just Republicans who believe partisan politics played a role in President Joe Biden’s decision to keep the Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs. This month, Biden reversed the decision to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal. Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels agrees with some of his Republican colleagues that politics […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is once again fighting for a state’s right to ban certain transgender procedures on minors. Marshall filed a multistate brief defending Missouri’s transgender law Thursday. The brief was critical of the group suing that state over the bill. The latest WPATH standards are gender ideology talking points masquerading as medical […]

As an informal group of state legislators is studying the issue of legalized gambling, one state senator doesn’t believe it has much of a chance of making through next session. On WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” Thursday, State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) responded to the idea of potential gambling or a lottery bill coming up […]

President Joe Biden and other Democrats celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act on Wednesday, sparking praise and criticism from Alabama’s congressional delegation. “Bidenomics is anchored in what’s always worked best for the country: investing in America, investing in Americans,” Biden said. “Because when we invest in ourselves, when we strengthen the middle […]

Many of Alabama’s political leaders are showing their displeasure with the commanding general of Space Command after it was revealed he bought a $1.5 million house and property in Colorado. According to records released by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, Gen. James Dickinson bought a 20-acre ranch in April; the $1.5 million property includes a two-story […]

Officials at the Pentagon are sticking by their abortion policy despite U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s military holds. Tuberville (R-Auburn) continues to place holds on Pentagon general and flag -officer promotions due to the Department of Defense’s decision to pay abortion-related expenses for servicemembers with taxpayer dollars. Wednesday, the Pentagon said there are no plans to […]

The Alabama congressional delegation was quick in reacting to the newest indictment against former President Donald Trump. Trump and 18 of his allies were indicted by a Fulton County (Ga.) grand jury Monday. The 41-count indictment includes 13 charges against the former president and current leader in the Republican presidential primary race. An Atlanta-based grand […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is sending a strong message to China and Russia after the two countries participated in a naval patrol near Alaska. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, warships from the two countries held naval exercises involving aircraft and helicopters and repelled a mock enemy air raid. Rogers (R-Saks), who chairs the House […]

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed believes the brawl at the Montgomery Riverwalk was an “isolated incident” that shouldn’t define the capital city. Videos of the incident received worldwide attention after going viral on social media. “I don’t think you judge any community by any one incident,” Reed said. “As the chief said before, this is not […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl is continuing to show his support for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military promotions in the Senate. The ALGOP Senate Executive Committee recently passed a resolution condemning President Joe Biden for his administration’s policy of paying for abortion-related expenses of those serving in the military. In response to […]

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is backing recent comments made by former Vice President Mike Pence about the current frontrunner in the GOP presidential primary race. Pence has been claiming that former President Donald Trump “demanded” he “chose between him and the Constitution” when he asked the vice president to reject electors Jan. 6. […]

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell said he’s excited about the chances of school choice reform passing next year because of recent comments by Gov. Kay Ivey on the issue. “My goal is for Alabama to be the most school choice friendly state in the nation. I want us to have lots of school choices for our […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is now receiving criticism from one of the Republican candidates for president over his continued blockade of military promotions. Tuberville (R-Auburn) has placed a hold on Pentagon general and flag officer promotions due to the Department of Defense’s decision to pay for abortion-related expenses for servicemembers with taxpayer dollars. Presidential candidate […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt said Congress might fight back against President Joe Biden’s decision to keep Space Command Headquarters in Colorado. Last week, Biden chose to keep Space Command HQ in Colorado despite several studies indicating Huntsville as the No. 1 choice across the board. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) told Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” that Congress can […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth might get some future support from the White House to widen Interstate 65 through Alabama. Former President Donald Trump endorsed the idea to expand the interstate during his speech at the ALGOP state dinner Friday night in Montgomery. “One of the first things that I will do to help the great […]

Former congressional candidate Casey Wardynski believes President Joe Biden’s decision to block the Space Command Headquarters from relocating to Redstone Arsenal is just the beginning of bad news for Alabama’s defense industry. This week, Biden decided to keep the Space Command HQ in Colorado despite analyses and studies indicating Huntsville as the No. 1 choice […]

A popular college swimmer and women’s rights activist is speaking out after Madison Library cancelled a Mom’s for Liberty event scheduled for Saturday. Riley Gaines is scheduled to be one of the featured guests for the “See you at the library” gathering with actor Kirk Cameron. However, the Madison Public Library said Thursday it will […]