Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s mission is to provide Alabamians access to quality, affordable healthcare because we care about their health, financial security, and peace of mind. Unfortunately, the proponents of ALFA’s “health” plan have chosen to engage in false and misleading attacks on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama instead of […]

The tradition of military service runs deep in the DNA of the Oliver family. From the Battle of Camden in the Revolutionary War to Iwo Jima in World War II, my family has carried arms in several of our nation’s major conflicts. Before being elected to the Alabama Legislature, I served more than 30 years […]

When I ran for Senate, I promised the people of Alabama that I would fight for them in Washington, D.C. Many Alabamians are enthusiastically pro-life and sent me to the Capitol with a clear message: every life is worth fighting for.

Alabama is considered one of the most military friendly states in the nation. We are currently ranked the second-best state for veterans to retire in, and it is our goal to improve that to number one. Alabama is home to more than 400,000 veterans, individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation. Despite […]

The media is in full meltdown mode after President Trump imposed duties and retaliatory tariffs this week on countries who have been ripping us off for decades. Apparently, globalists and Democrats are just fine with other countries imposing tariffs on U.S. exports.

Here in Alabama, we love our winners-- be they college sports teams, Huntsville landing the Space Command headquarters (again), or our Miss America contestants. We are truly blessed to live in a state where we have so much to be proud of and compete so well on the national stage.

As the Alabama Legislature convenes for its 2025 Regular Legislative Session this week, the State Senate will have a new President Pro Tem. Forty-nine-year-old State Senator Garlan Gudger of Cullman will ascend to the top leadership post in the Alabama Senate.

Alabama stands at a pivotal moment as we enter the beginning of the 2025 legislative session. I am committed to working with President Trump, our federal and state leaders, and my colleagues in the Alabama House and Senate to cement his America First agenda in Alabama. I believe that we will bring back a golden […]

After my work day is over, I often return home for a short walk in the neighborhood. It’s not only relaxing but a good opportunity to catch up on the news of the day (or perhaps the latest college basketball scores). On a recent walk, I came across an article about a young mother’s nightmare […]

As we approach the 2025 legislative session, we find ourselves facing a pivotal moment in which we must reaffirm the bedrock foundations that hold our communities together — strong families and the well-being of our children. In a world in which parental rights are increasingly challenged and family structures are frayed, it is imperative that […]

I’ve been part of great teams throughout my career and life. Auburn University, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, the USA Dream Team, Inside the NBA on TNT broadcast team, just to name a few. Now, I’ve joined a new team, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), the HOME TEAM. Why would a guy who […]

All beginnings are hopeful, but 50 years ago the future of the Conservative Party in Great Britain was dismal. Their leader, Edward Heath, had managed to lose two general elections in a single year — far from an auspicious beginning. Sensing rumblings among his fellow Conservatives in Parliament, Heath decided to confirm his position as party […]

Manufacturing is central to Alabama’s economy as the sector accounts for nearly one-fifth of our state’s GDP, generates more than $40 billion in annual economic output, and provides nearly 300,000 Alabama workers with high-quality, good-paying jobs.  Irrefutable evidence proves that Alabama manufacturers are winning on the international stage. Our state now ships goods to nearly […]

President Donald Trump’s bold decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” wasn’t just about changing a name. It was about reclaiming a sense of pride, sovereignty, and American identity that he believes is long overdue.  President Trump is methodical, and the bold decisions he is making at the onset of […]

The progress of broadband Internet access in Alabama is nothing if not remarkable. According to broadbandnow.com, in 2019, the state was ranked 47th in the U.S. for broadband connectivity. Today, we rank 24th. That is an improvement worthy of note. It was no accident. Approximately seven years ago, then-House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter and his […]

“Only Katie Britt could do it.” Those words were spoken by many in the corridors, committee rooms, and chambers of the U.S. Capitol Building last week after the Senate voted to invoke cloture and move forward with passing the Laken Riley Act. Alabama’s junior senator planted her flag and impressed politicos, pundits, and constituents alike […]

The recent national conversation around a federal “DOGE” – the Department of Government Efficiency – has sparked important conversations about streamlining government and reducing waste. The concept has merit, particularly for the federal government, which has tens of trillions of dollars in operating debt and many times more in long-term liabilities. But Alabamians need to […]

It’s the start of a new era in Washington. 77 million Americans sent a clear message on November 5th—they want President Trump back in the White House, and they want his America First agenda implemented. This agenda includes a secure border, booming economy, strong military, parent-centered education, veteran-focused care, domestic energy production, and a holistic […]

On Friday, October 4, 2024, the FBI Campus in Huntsville hosted a small audience for the dedication ceremony at the Richard Shelby Center for Innovation and Advanced Training. The audience included retired-U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), FBI Director Christopher Wray, U.S. Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-Ala.), current and former-Members of Congress, four federal judges, business […]

After weighing the pros and cons of electric vehicle (EV) ownership since becoming president of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition in 2020, I decided my next pick-up truck would be electric.

School choice is the biggest civil rights breakthrough to occur in Alabama in several decades. Years from now, historians will look back and recognize that Alabama turned a corner when it implemented the CHOOSE Act and threw open the door of opportunity to a generation of children who were trapped in failing and underperforming schools. […]

January rarely affords what anyone would describe as good weather in Washington, but this January 6 was adequate and normal, though it was probably good to have a Republican cloth coat.

My tradition is to make my year end column a tribute to major political figures that passed away during the year. My column last week did that, however, there were an inordinately large number of political leaders who passed away in 2024. Therefore, this week, I have a second tribute to two of the giants […]

The murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and subsequent arrest of Luigi Mangione have provoked wide-ranging reactions.  Sympathy for Mr. Thompson’s family and condemnation of a cold-blooded murder are normal, human responses.  Elevating Mr. Mangione to folk hero status is disturbing and invites exploration of the anger toward American healthcare. The murder of Mr. […]