Alabama political leaders are criticizing President Joe Biden’s reported attempt to keep Space Command Headquarters in Colorado instead of moving it to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. Monday, in a report by NBC News, unnamed officials “close to the process” say the White House is actively seeking to “reverse” the decision to locate U.S. Space Command’s […]

John Wahl, the Chairman on the Alabama Republican Party, still thinks State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) should apologize for her “premeditated” comments against State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham). Wahl said this is worse than a legislator making a simple mistake. It’s an example of the kind of personal attacks that shouldn’t happen in our politics. […]

Many of Alabama’s political leaders are speaking out about their concern over the current rush of migrants at the southern border due to the expiration of Title 42. While President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas say the situation is under control, the political leadership in the Yellowhammer State isn’t […]

The “Secure the Border Act of 2023” passed the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday, with every member of the Alabama Republican House Congressional delegation voting in favor of the bill. Republicans are pushing the new law as a way to combat the current crisis at the border, one that is being exacerbated the the ending […]

Gov. Kay Ivey is joining Republican governors around the country in pushing back against President Biden’s new Title IX rules. The policy expands the meaning of sexual discrimination to include gender identity that would prevent schools and colleges from protecting girls’ and women’s sports. The 25 members of the Republican Governors’ Association, including Ivey, sent […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is fighting back against criticism suggesting that he supports “white nationalists” in this military. Sen. Tommy Tuberville appears to defend white nationalists in a recent interview by suggesting they should not be barred from serving in the military. https://t.co/HEwkhMEpio — NBC News (@NBCNews) May 11, 2023 The controversy comes from […]

After meeting at the White House Tuesday, it appears President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are still at an impasse over raising the nation’s debt limit. “The House has raised the debt ceiling and passed the bill. That’s why we had a meeting today. Everybody in this meeting reiterated the positions they were […]

Democrats in Alabama are making it known they do not support one of the school choice bills currently being proposed in the Legislature. Tuesday, the Alabama House Democrats posted a list of reasons why they are against the Parental Rights in Children’s Education (PRICE) Act, which would allow parents to get $6,000 in state tax […]

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) are putting pressure on President Biden to negotiate with Republicans on raising the debt ceiling. The Republicans in the House, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), have already passed a funding bill that would increase the debt limit and cut future spending. “The House has taken […]

A Trump-era pandemic policy to turn back migrants at the southern border is set to expire, and Republicans continue to sound the alarm on how that will worsen the border crisis. Since President Biden signed an end to the COVID emergency declaration, Title 42 is ending Thursday. According to several reports, Customs and Border Patrol […]

There are several pieces of legislation being proposed that would cut taxes in Alabama. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is warning, though, that not every proposal has a chance of making it through this session because of the potential effects they could have on the state’s budgets. The Alabama House of Representatives has already passed […]

State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) said his recent visit to the U.S. southern border was “eye-opening.” Bell, a former prosecutor, joined state leaders and law enforcement officials on a trip to see the border situation first hand. “Not really knowing what to expect, it was a very eye-opening experience. We have a crisis on […]

Alabama’s state auditor is joining the fight against environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. Last week, State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) filed a bill, SB261, that would not allow government entities from entering into contracts with companies that use ESG policies in their business practices. State Auditor Andrew Sorrell discussed his support for Roberts’ […]

It was reported this week that the state is considering building a State House on a 2.5-acre site in Montgomery. Some lawmakers believe it would cost less for new building than it would be to renovate the current one. Recent assessments by the Alabama Department of Finance estimate it would cost more than $70 million […]

Last week, lawmakers in the Alabama House of Representatives introduced a bill that would make it illegal for any drag show to take place in K-12 public schools, public libraries or any public space where minors are present. One of the bills cosponsors, House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle), discussed why he supports the ban […]

Last month, the Alabama House passed a bill that would ban biological men from playing in women’s college sports. The legislation got some Democratic support and passed with just five votes in opposition and 14 members abstaining. The bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Susan Dubose (R-Hoover), told Fox Business on Saturday that the issue is all […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is praising the leadership Speaker of the House, U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif), after the House passed his debt ceiling plan last week. The Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives passed “Limit, Save, and Grow Act of 2023,” which would raise the debt ceiling and also cut future […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) continues to sound the alarm over China’s military buildup. Chairman @RepMikeRogersAL delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Department of the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget request.https://t.co/QmumIBqGAv pic.twitter.com/iH74moSR13 — Armed Services GOP (@HASCRepublicans) April 28, 2023 Rogers, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, criticized the Biden […]

State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) believes students in Alabama would benefit from a year-round school calendar. HB333 was introduced this week by Collins, and would give school districts in the state the option to change to a year-round calendar and include 30 extra days on instruction in the school year. The changes to the calendar […]

U.S. Reps. Dale Strong and Mike Rogers pressed the Secretary of the Air Force about the delay in finalizing the decision to move the U.S. Space Command headquarters to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. I agree wholeheartedly with my friend and colleague, @RepDaleStrong. It’s past time for the Air Force to stop the handwringing and announce […]

The Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives passed Speaker McCarthy’s debt ceiling bill by two votes Wednesday, 217-215. Every member of the state’s Republican congressional delegation voted in favor of the “Limit, Save, and Grow Act of 2023,” which would raise the debt ceiling and also cut future spending. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers […]

State Sen. Will Barfoot is hoping that his bill will help combat gang-related criminal activity in Alabama. The Alabama Criminal Gang Prevention Act, SB143, would criminalize gang-related activities, strengthen penalties against those using a firearm in connection with gang-related activities, and require those age 16 and above to be charged as an adult for crimes […]

State Rep. Jamie Kiel believes that because Alabama is a pro-life state that’s banned most abortions, it’s now the responsibility of the state Legislature to help pregnancy resource centers. Kiel (R-Russellville) introduced HB208, which would give tax credits to people and businesses who make cash contributions to eligible pregnancy resource centers in Alabama. The lawmaker […]

President Joe Biden officially kicked off his re-election campaign Tuesday for 2024. Instead of doing a speech at the White House or a campaign rally in a swing state, Biden posted a video on his social media with the statement: “Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. To […]