The chairman of the Republican Party of Alabama said the time is now for education reform in the Yellowhammer State. ALGOP Chair John Wahl is echoing Gov. Kay Ivey, who has made a priority of her administration to improve education standards in Alabama. Not only has she mentioned the need for more school choice options, […]

Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes the Biden administration should negotiate a deal to cut future government spending before raising the country’s debt ceiling. On Monday, Britt joined “Kudlow” host Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the debate over the debt ceiling. “When we look at this, you know, part of what drove me off […]

Members of Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation have criticized the Biden Administration over its handling of the Chinese spy balloon situation. A F-22 fighter jet shot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina Saturday after it had flown over the continental U.S. for several days. President Joe Biden said he gave […]

Hospital margins in Alabama have dropped 79 percent since the start of the pandemic, according to a study by Kaufman Hall, a national healthcare and higher education consulting firm. As a result, some hospital leaders are calling on the Alabama Legislature to pass some kind of Medicaid expansion. “When I talk to business leaders that […]

Last week, the Biden administration announced the U.S. will be sending 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine to help the embattled country against Russia. Dr. Casey Wardynski, who served as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs under President Trump, is not convinced this move is in America’s best interest. Wednesday on […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be making a special trip to Alabama in March at the Alabama Republican Party Winter Dinner. “Governor DeSantis needs no introduction, and I am thrilled to welcome one of America’s strongest Republican leaders to the State of Alabama,” said ALGOP Chairman John Wahl. “This is an amazing opportunity for our […]

The GOP-led U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Pandemic is Over Act” Tuesday in a 220-210 vote. The legislation, H.R. 497, would end the Public Health Emergency (PHE) on the date of enactment and forces the Biden Administration to be transparent with the American people if he needs further authority. 🚨 BREAKING → The House […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections released nearly 100 inmates Tuesday in compliance with a state sentencing law which puts the early-release inmates under the supervision of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. On Monday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a lawsuit against Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward and ADOC Commissioner John […]

A Washington D.C. based organization is seeking to gain influence in state legislatures across the country, including in the Yellowhammer State. The State Freedom Caucus Network, which is aligned with the House Freedom Caucus in D.C., is hoping to create freedom caucuses in many states in order to push a conservative agenda on the state […]

Alabama’s newly elected freshman senator said she’s ready for the challenge of making a difference on Capitol Hill. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined “Fox News Sunday” to talk about what she’s learned so far and what she hopes to accomplish in the future. Enjoyed visiting with @ShannonBream on @FoxNewsSunday! You can watch part of […]

Since there was surplus revenue in the state budgets last year, there has been discussion among Alabama lawmakers on what to do with the extra money. Last week, Gov. Kay Ivey reiterated her support for spending those extra dollars on some kind of tax rebate. “So we are working hard to be sure that if […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) reintroduced the ‘Unleashing American Energy Act’ Thursday. The bill was originally introduced by Carl in 2021, but the Democratic controlled Congress refused to allow it to come to a vote. “On day one of Biden’s presidency, he went to war with American energy,” Carl said in a news release. “As […]

As the fight over the debt ceiling between the White House and members of Congress continues, both sides seem to holding strong to their positions. The U.S. reached its debt ceiling limit last week, forcing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to enact “extortionary measures” to continue paying the nation’s bills. Republican members of Congress believe any […]

This week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) expelled Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from the House Intelligence Committee. “It is my assessment that the misuse of this panel during the 116th and 117th Congress severely undermined its primary national security and oversight missions – ultimately leaving our nation less safe,” McCarthy said. […]

State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Monrovia) believes Gov. Kay Ivey has a good goal when it comes to improving education in the Yellowhammer State. During her inauguration speech, Ivey said she wants Alabama to move into the top 30 of states in the subjects of reading and math before the end of her term. Tuesday on […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining other states in questioning the ESG practices of two proxy advisory companies, International Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis). ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which Marshall believes goes against the fiduciary promises of those advisory companies. Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins 20 […]

National School Choice Week is being celebrated across the country, and many of Alabama’s political leaders are using it as an opportunity to call for educational reforms in the Yellowhammer State. While there already are some options for parents in Alabama, many believe it’s time to expand them and make them available to more students […]

Alabama’s lieutenant governor is re-emphasizing his support for more school choice options in the Yellowhammer State. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth took to Twitter Saturday and said, “I believe it’s time for real school choice that allows parents in Alabama to decide what’s best for their children.” I believe it’s time for real school choice that […]

As the debate continues among Alabama lawmakers on how the state should spend its surplus revenues, Gov. Kay Ivey is once again showing her support for a one time tax rebate. In October, the governor said she was committed to taxpayer relief due to the record revenues. “I do believe that some form of rebates […]

Gov. Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 728 on Tuesday to “promote efficiency and accountability in the use of state vehicles.” “In 2017, I promised my administration would be open, honest and transparent. I recommit to you today: We will continue striving to make good on that promise,” Ivey said. “We will make much needed reforms […]

Last week, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in the case of Groff v. DeJoy, which deals with the issue of workplace religious freedom. Gerald Groff asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on the matter after losing a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service in the lower courts. The postal worker had sued […]

According to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, The U.S. will reach its debt limit today. Yellen said “extraordinary measures” will be used to prevent default until the summer. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has called on Democrats to negotiate a spending plan that would cut spending and also raise the debt ceiling limit, but White House […]

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is joining House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) in calling on the Biden administration to send critical weapon systems to Ukraine that they believe are needed for the country to defeat Russia. “The current handwringing and hesitation by the Biden administration and some of our […]

As his first official act in office, Alabama’s Secretary of State Wes Allen has officially withdrawn the state from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), keeping a promise he made on the campaign trail. “I made a promise to the people of Alabama that ending our state’s relationship with the ERIC organization would be my […]