In an appearance on Huntsville radio’s WVNN on Wednesday, Association of County Commissions of Alabama executive director Sonny Brasfield reiterated his plea for the state legislature to consider raising the gas tax. Brasfield acknowledged that transparency and accountability must be elements of any proposal. He also argued the new revenues should be mandated solely for […]

Wednesday, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Todd Strange, County Commission Chairman Elton Dean and Alabama Power...

On Wednesday, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-6) announced the times for 2019 “Pastries with Palmer” meetings with constituents in his Washington, D.C. office.

After Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday “suggested” to President Trump that America’s annual State of the Union Address either be cancelled...

Alabama Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) on Wednesday was named to GOPAC’s 2019 Legislative Leaders Advisory Board.

On Wednesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) announced the introduction of a proposed amendment to the Constitution to impose term limits on members...

According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Online Program rankings released on Tuesday, Auburn University’s online graduate programs are among the best in the nation. The university’s online programs that received high marks include the Harbert College of Business’ MBA program at No. 9 and non-MBA, No. 13; Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, No. […]

Rep. Martha Roby (AL-2) spoke on the House floor Wednesday to commemorate the 2019 March for Life, which will take place in Washington, D.C. this Friday.

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey joined leaders of Airbus, top local officials and others at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley for a groundbreaking...

The Alabama House of Reps. released its committee assignments for all 105 of the chamber's members Tuesday as the start of the general session approaches...

A federal judge says an Alabama police department violated the Constitution by routinely impounding and searching the vehicle of every driver it arrests. The decision by U.S. District Judge Madeline Haikala came in a lawsuit against the Tuscaloosa Police Department stemming from a traffic stop in 2017.

On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced former Rep. Jo Bonner was replacing long-time confidante Steve Pelham as her chief of staff, a move that had been rumored but made official the day after being sworn-in for a full-term at her inauguration ceremony. Shortly after Ivey was sworn in on Monday, Bonner discussed Ivey’s inauguration and […]

Tuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-5) supported and spoke at an “Angel Moms” news conference on the U.S. Capitol grounds on behalf of Americans who have...

In an appearance on WVNN earlier this week, Alabama State Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh (R-Anniston) acknowledged he was still considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2020. The seat up in 2020 is currently held by Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook), who defeated his Republican opponent former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy […]

In addition to electing a new mayor later this year, the City of Montgomery will welcome an array of new developments, expansions and celebrations in 2019.

Visitation for Sergeant Wytasha Carter of the Birmingham Police Department will take place on Friday, with the funeral to follow on Saturday.

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-4) was named ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science, which funds NASA...

Attorney General-nominee William Barr on Tuesday said Jeff Sessions “probably did the right thing” in recusing himself from the investigation into...

On Tuesday afternoon, State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa), the sponsor of the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, criticized Jefferson County...

A judge has overturned an Alabama law meant to prevent the removal of Confederate monuments from public property, ruling the act infringed on the rights of citizens in a mostly black city who are “repulsed” by the memorial. The 10-page ruling issued late Monday by Jefferson County Circuit Judge Michael Graffeo said a 2017 state […]

While the pomp and circumstance of Alabama's Inauguration Day gets most of the focus, Governor Kay Ivey - with an assist from partners like the Alabama...

In a move that had been rumored for the last few weeks, former U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner has assumed the role as chief of staff for Gov. Kay Ivey. Last November after Ivey was elected to a full term, Bonner was named a senior adviser to Ivey. Bonner is replacing outgoing chief of staff Steve […]

Alabama-based beverage company Buffalo Rock announced today that it has filed suit against PepsiCo. In a company statement, Buffalo Rock cited violation of franchise agreements and intrusion into exclusive territories as the events that precipitated the lawsuit.

Renowned author, speaker and Alabama native Andy Andrews is planning to host a leadership conference in Orange Beach this year.