Sen. Arthur Orr is worried about the future of automobile manufacturing in Alabama because of the effort to unionize a Mercedes Benz factory.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall appeared on ABC earlier this week to discuss the current GOP front runner in the 2024 Presidential Race, former President Donald Trump. Marshall spoke specifically about the abuse of power towards one party and Trump's claim of presidential immunity.

Following a nationwide surge in squatting, State Representative Craig Lipscomb (R - Gadsden) brought forward legislation in the Alabama House which later passed that protects owners in the state from squatters taking residence inside their homes as well as on their property.

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would protect children from being exposed to sexual, or otherwise explicit, material or behavior in school or public libraries. As defined by HB385, sponsored by State Rep. Arnold Mooney, adults who “distribute material that is harmful to minors is a public nuisance,” can be charged […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is fighting to protect Jewish students against anti-Semitism on college campuses. 

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) believes President Joe Biden's energy policies are hurting America's national security. 

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen joined the League of Municipalities in celebrating the passage of House Bill 156 this week. The bi-partisan bill removes the requirement for municipal candidates to file Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) reports with the SOS's office if they do not generate or spend more than $1,000 of campaign funds.

As Birmingham Southern College begins the inevitable process of shutting down the university by May 31, the school is offering alumni and fans one last chance to purchase a final edition, BSC license plate.

A true blue American hero from Alabama is finally coming home to be laid to rest.

The Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners has new leadership and two new members. Dr. Max Rogers of Mobile was elected as the new Chair of the Board and Dr. Hernando Carter was elected Vice Chair. Dr. Rogers previously served as the Board’s Vice Chair and succeeds Dr. Mark H. LeQuire, whose term as Chair […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee failed to advance a bill to increase the penalties for crimes against an election official. HB100 is sponsored by State Rep. Adline Clarke (D-Mobile). “I do have House Bill 100, which proposes to amend Alabama’s Felony Voters Disqualification Act,” Clarke. “It would do two things: One, it would […]

Alabama is on the map of the most innovative companies in America — thanks to Regions Bank. This week, FORTUNE magazine recognized a slate of 200 companies in the second-annual installment of their America’s Most Innovative Companies list for 2024. In the ranking analysis and selection, FORTUNE and Statista evaluated three core pillars: Product innovation, process […]

One component to the seven-bill Working for Alabama legislative package awaits a vote from the Alabama Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education related to an aspect of the state’s low workforce participation rate that hits close to home: Childcare. Champions of the bill, including Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Sen. Garlan Gudger, […]

Emphasizing treatment, recovery and prevention, a state panel announced an investment plan for Alabama’s share of funds from a national opioid settlement. The Oversight Commission on Alabama Opioid Settlement Funds, chaired by Rep. Rex Reynolds and Sen. Garlan Gudger, held four public hearings after the 2023 regular session. During the 2024 regular session, the panel […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to prohibit businesses from receiving economic development incentives if union elections are not held through a secret ballot. The bill is sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and carried in the House by House Majority Leader Brett Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). “SB231 gives the employees the opportunity […]

The Alabama Community College System introduced three new programs designed to address employment, child care, and recidivism. Supported by the Alabama Department of Human Resources, the Youth Summer Employment Program, Child Care Training Program, and Transition to Employment Program were announced on Tuesday, April 23, at Trenholm State Community College. Each program will serve to […]

At a Business Council of Alabama meeting on Tuesday morning, State Senator Greg Albritton spoke about his personal approach to making decisions relating to Alabama's general fund budget for FY2025. 

The Alabama Jobs Act, a seminal 2015 economic incentive law, further expanded by state lawmakers in the 2021 and 2023, could soon apply to companies that generate renewable energy to qualify as an activity elegible under the program. On Tuesday, State Sen. Arthur Orr presented his proposal to the Alabama Senate Energy & Commerce Committee […]

As the Working for Alabama legislative package moves through the legislature to address a range of workforce and economic development opportunities currently faced by the state, the Business Council of Alabama is rolling out a statewide campaign complete with digital advertising, billboards and video endorsements from leaders. The first video features a leader who has […]

Fresh off a big victory in Tennessee, UAW President Shawn Fain spoke with National Public Radio's Leila Fadel about his organization's continued efforts to unionize the south and in particular the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

On Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation that greatly increases the criminal penalties for persons convicted of human trafficking. Trafficking a minor in Alabama would carry a life sentence. “HB42 — The Sound of Freedom Act — is now the TOUGHEST anti human trafficking law in the nation,” Gov. Ivey said on Twitter. “I […]

Its about to be a big weekend in the Magic City for motorsports. The Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, set for April 26-28, is slated to draw thousands of fans from across the state.

Chairman of the Alabama House Education Budget Committee, Representative Danny Garrett joined Capitol Journal last Friday to discuss the state's educational trust fund budget and its continued increase.

This week, both chambers of the Alabama Legislature advanced bills to address a vulnerability in Alabama’s workforce and economy: Almost half of the state’s working-age individuals are neither employed nor seeking to participate in the workforce, reflected by one of the lowest labor force participation rates in the nation.  A seven-bill package entitled “Working for […]