A Democratic candidate for Jefferson County District Judge received a $150,000 donation in a single contribution from an unidentified source, despite attempts to verify the donor, which does not appear to be legally registered in Alabama.  According to a major contribution report filed with the Alabama Secretary of State on February 12, candidate Chuantae Brown’s […]

Candidate for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Bryan Taylor, has recently picked up several crucial endorsements in a competitive race that will appear on the March 5, 2024 GOP primary ballot. His latest endorsement comes from Manufacture Alabama, the state’s top trade association representing manufacturers and their partner industries. Taylor, a former Alabama […]

The Alabama Retired State Employees Association and Alabama Public Employees Advocacy League (ARSEA/APEAL) is urging all retirees and employees to support the latest gaming legislation in the state. The organization is advocating that revenue from HB151 and HB152 could contribute to a cost of living adjustment for state retirements — something that has not happened […]

Alabama is home to some of the most conservative lawmakers in the nation, and according to new ratings published by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), several Senate Republicans had an almost perfect conservative voting record in 2023. To determine the legislative ratings, the Center for Legislative Accountability, an initiative of the CPAC Foundation, annually […]

Last week, the Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee voted to give a favorable report to a bill that would allow the state to perform a one-time audit of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). SB99, sponsored by State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) is a bipartisan bill, cosponsored by 13 of the 35 members […]

While UAB may be known globally for its renowned medical programs and services, it was the college’s school of engineering that recently stole the spotlight. The university announced recently that its Engineering and Innovative Technology Development organization has been contracted by NASA to be part of a group of 11 other entities responsible for providing […]

Will Reichard is one of the most decorated players in the history of Alabama Crimson Tide football program. After coming back for his final year of eligibility, he sailed enough successful kicks to become the all-time NCAA’s scoring leader in 2023. Reichard received an incredible honor this week from his hometown of Hoover, Alabama during […]

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is excited to announce its 16th annual Pink Palace Casino Night, a night of fun and fundraising in support of local breast cancer research. The event will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover. The fun begins at 7:00 PM. Guests […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation Thursday approving a Newborn Screening Panel to check for genetic conditions in newborn babies. State Rep. Phillip Rigsby sponsored the bill after meeting a boy who has a rare genetic condition. The bill passed 98-0 and goes to the Senate. “This bill has the namesake for a […]

A pair of North Alabama lawmakers have stepped up with legislation in response to last week’s Alabama Supreme Court decision that basically declared embryos as children. House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) filed a “definition of a child” bill and State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) said he will file a bill to protect in vitro […]

In the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s landmark decision last week to label frozen embryos as children, several political leaders and pro-IVF entities have responded. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said that IVF helps to start families. “Make no mistake — defending life and ensuring continued access to IVF services for loving parents are not […]

Last week’s ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that specified embryos created through in vitro fertilization are considered children, and therefore protected by the Alabama Constitution, is receiving attention from officials across state and party lines.  U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) expressed her support for the one-in-six Americans who struggle with infertility while remaining a […]

On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it illegal for protestors to protest in a neighborhood at a private residence. “This bill allows the locals to bring in whatever local ordinances they want which could be replaced with what the state bill does,” State Sen. Arthur […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is emphasizing that he stands opposed to additional funding to help Ukraine and that he views the U.S. partially culpable for the war unfolding in the first place. Tuberville spoke about the continuing war during an appearance at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington D.C. “We’re the […]

The Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee advanced the “What is a Woman” Act on Tuesday, which is a bill that defines gender terms to correspond with the scientific biology of the individual. Senate Bill 92 (SB92) is being sponsored by State Senator April Weaver (R-Briarfield) and will be taken up by State Rep. […]

Last week, U.S. Senator Katie Britt teamed up with her Senate colleagues to honor Future Farmers of America by unanimously passing a resolution designating February 17-24, 2024 as National FFA Week. After passing the resolution, Britt (R-Montgomery) said that the organization plays a major role in creating tomorrow’s leaders by giving students increased access to […]

On Thursday, the House Ways and Means Education Committee advanced Alabama’s landmark school choice legislation, the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students Education (CHOOSE) Act with a favorable report — sending it to a full vote of the House as soon as next week. The proposal would create education savings accounts (ESAs). Governor Kay […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide earned yet another massive victory on Wednesday night, taking down the Florida Gators 98-93 after an epic overtime battle. Struggling from beyond the arc, the Tide had to find new ways to get it done as their three-point game fell short for much of the night, especially in the first half. Alabama […]

The Alabama Council of Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America applaud Alabama Representative Chip Brown for introducing the Veterans Access-to-Care Bill (HB197) in the House and Alabama Senator Andrew Jones for introducing the bill in the Senate (SB135) and urge the Alabama State Legislature to enact this much-needed bill as quickly as possible. […]

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services has teamed up with the state’s Community College System to help disabled Alabamians gain in-demand credentials as well as access to quality jobs. “People with disabilities remain disproportionately unemployed or underemployed in comparison to the general population,” said ADRS Commissioner Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw. “The goal of the vocational rehabilitation […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama State Senate County and Municipal Government Committee voted to give a favorable report to legislation that would ban state agencies, public schools, and state colleges and universities from implementing or promoting “divisive concepts” such as critical race theory. It would also prohibit public institutions from maintaining a diversity, equity, and inclusion […]

As campaign ads sweep across screens in the home stretch of a bloody primary election contest between two sitting Alabama congressmen, Rep. Jerry Carl is calling for his opponent Rep. Barry Moore to “denounce the misleading television ads” being pushed by a group that Moore claimed he rejected support from in the 2024 cycle.  In […]

In a landmark ruling last week, the Alabama Supreme Court declared that under state law, frozen embryos can be considered children, making individuals responsible for their destruction legally accountable. The decision emerged from wrongful death lawsuits filed by three couples whose embryos were lost in an accident at a Mobile fertility clinic. The justices referenced […]

Last week, the Alabama Senate passed legislation to ban the sale or manufacture of fake meat-like products that are produced through culturing of cells in a laboratory. SB23 is sponsored by Alabama State Senator Jack Williams (R-Wilmer), who chairs the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee. The bill would prohibit and provide criminal penalties for […]