For years, the question has lingered throughout Alabama: lottery or no lottery? To game or not to game? The answer? Folks, it is already here! If you haven’t ventured into any of Alabama’s three casinos owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians – Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Wetumpka, Wind Creek Casino and Hotel […]

Tomorrow, we will turn the page on the calendar and begin a new year. Funny, the year is new but I just don’t feel it. It may be a new year but my body reminds me that no matter how new the year, the equipment is still a 1960 model. Time seems to be accelerating […]

As is my custom, my yearend column is devoted to acknowledging meaningful Alabama political leaders who passed away during the year. This year I will highlight only one. Roger Bedford passed away in October at 67. He was not just a meaningful Alabama political figure; he was a giant. Roger died far too early. Roger […]

Alabama has had a Judiciary branch since its statehood in 1819. Almost a half Century after the Judicial branch was established by the Constitution of 1819, in 1868, the newly ratified Constitution provided for the selection of all judges, including Supreme Court Justices, by popular vote. Eventually, in 1969, added to the Chief Justice, the […]

Everybody makes mistakes, but government accountants seem particularly error prone.  With 70 million Americans receiving Social Security payments annually, mistakes are inevitable. But the Social Security Administration aggressively pursues repayment years or even decades later as detailed in Social Security Horror Stories by Lawrence Kotlikoff and Terry Savage. The repayment efforts can cause immense hardship. […]

I’ve written before about how House Republicans have hit the ground running, fulfilling our Commitment to America – this includes building an economy that’s strong, a nation that’s safe, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable to the American people. I’m proud to report we have continued delivering on this commitment, […]

The Supreme Court of Colorado recently held in Anderson v. Griswold that President Donald J. Trump should not appear on Colorado’s 2024 Republican Primary ballot because President Trump is prohibited from serving as President under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution because President Trump engaged in an insurrection. The holding that President […]

As Christmas approaches, Sen. Katie Britt prepares to mark one year in office. Those of us who have known her since before she was elected to the Senate, knew she would be successful, but we could not have imagined the accomplishments and achievements that she has had over the past 12 months.  In all my […]

If the federal government is being a grinch this Christmas, my office can help. A frustration I often hear from constituents is that it seems like Congress isn’t doing enough for the American people. While I often share that frustration, I want to make sure you and your family know that my office works on behalf of […]

Congress’s most important responsibility is providing our men and women in uniform the equipment and training they need to protect us every day. The Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act does just that. The FY24 NDAA authorizes a total of $886.3 billion in spending for the Department of Defense and includes $316.6 million in […]

In the competitive business landscape where states battle for investment, Alabama has quietly but steadily ascended the ranks, earning recognition for the nation’s most favorable regulatory environment and the sixth-best overall ranking for doing business. Contrary to cynics like CNBC, which earlier this year labeled Alabama as one of the worst places to live and […]

Amidst the backdrop of Alabama grappling with tornado devastation over the weekend, an escalating crisis at our southern border, and the nation’s debt nearing a staggering $34 trillion, Congressman Gary Palmer took a taxpayer-funded jaunt to Argentina. This trip symbolizes a broader issue plaguing our political landscape. It’s a glaring example of how career politicians, […]

As Alabama High School Athletic Association officials put the wraps on their fall schedule with the Super 7 Championships at Bryant-Denny Stadium, they will begin assembling enrollment numbers to determine which schools will be placed in each of the seven classifications designated for athletic competition in 2024-26. They’ll also visit the private school dilemma, a […]

In my 2015 book, “Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories,” I have a chapter entitled “Alabama’s Three Greatest Senators.” I chronicle the lives and accomplishments of Richard Shelby, Lister Hill and John Sparkman. Last week we gave you the history of Lister Hill. This week we will give you a […]

This year, Senator Tommy Tuberville brought national attention to the Biden administration’s illegal and immoral abortion policies. He has stood unapologetic in his courageous commitment to expose and stop the administration’s radical agenda and deserves our praise and admiration.   For nearly 40 years the Department of Defense (DOD) has been prohibited by law from paying for elective […]

In October, the House elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson has proven himself as a strong leader and tireless fighter for our conservative values. Most importantly, he is a man of deep faith who practices what he preaches. After electing Speaker Johnson, we got right to work in the People’s […]

Alabama was the perfect place for the fourth Republican presidential debate. It is fitting that our state was chosen to host a talk about the future of America’s values because when you look at failed states like California and New York, “values” is the last thing that comes to mind.  I’ve been outspoken in supporting […]

We had a very distinguished congressional delegation from Alabama during the 30-year span of 1934-1964.  The congressmen from the Heart of Dixie appeared to be born to serve in Congress.  Their pedigrees were all similar. They had pretty much been born and raised in the town that they would eventually represent in Congress. Almost all […]

Last week, the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees received a troubling response to our subpoena of Hunter Biden. House Republicans want Hunter Biden to answer to the American people about his father’s involvement in his business dealings. Because Hunter Biden is used to getting a sweetheart deal, he has refused to sit for a traditional […]

When I announced my candidacy for the United States Senate in 2021, I made my motivation clear: Wesley and I want to preserve the American Dream for our children – and for generations to come. Never before has this mission been more urgent than today. The American Dream is a timeless promise – one that […]

Woke corporations have been getting away with silencing conservative voices and values for a long time, and I have had enough. Recently, Google Maps temporarily removed Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center from their map and instead suggested two different locations: A pro-life pregnancy center a state away, and a local Planned Parenthood Center in Washington, D.C.  […]

On December 6, the eyes of the Republican Party, the national news media, and voters across the country will tune in to see prospective GOP presidential nominees take the stage at the University of Alabama’s Moody Music Hall. With the first primaries of the 2024 election season quickly approaching, the debate at the Capstone promises […]

When James Monroe addressed Congress 200 years ago, many assumed his annual message would be limited to legislative initiatives. Since he had no spin doctors to help him explain his position, clarify its broad impact, or narrate its context, it was left to him to simply announce the Monroe Doctrine and let others decide its […]

In recent years, candidates for political office have lambasted, run against and proclaimed that they were not career politicians.  Every television ad for someone who has never held office has proudly stated that they are not career politicians. That all sounds good, but is it really good? In my lifetime, the word politician has become […]