Former President Donald Trump was on Capitol Hill on Thursday at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and visited Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and many others. https://x.com/NRSC/status/1801315415005553014 “President Trump brought an extraordinary amount of energy, excitement and enthusiasm this morning.” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, […]

The Southern Poverty Law Center announced it laid off over 60 employees on Wednesday. The left-wing non-profit said the move is necessary to “streamline” its operations and focus more intently on promoting “racial justice.” “We announced internally the consolidation of certain programs and activities as well as the elimination of others, resulting in staff reductions,” […]

Junior Achievement of Alabama (JA) announced an ambitious $20 million capital campaign to construct downtown Birmingham’s McWane Economic Education Center. With a lead gift of $4 million from Will and Kaitlin McWane and the McWane Family, this transformative project will house two flagship experiential learning facilities: JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. These centers aim […]

Johnson & Johnson agreed to a massive $700 million settlement with 42 states across the country, including Alabama. The settlement comes after a lawsuit was filed by the group claiming that the company was engaged in deceptive and misleading marketing tactics regarding the safety of its baby and body powder products containing the carcinogen, talc. […]

It has been several months since the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children, and the fallout from the controversial decision continues to affect everyday Alabamians and their families. Perhaps the most significant consequence of the decision was its cooling effect on in vitro fertilization (IVF) services offered throughout the state. Alabama legislators […]

Birmingham Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Lawrence Billups announced that the FOP will present a vote of no confidence next month to FOP members against Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmondm Assistant Chief LaQuaylin Mack, Deputy Chief Michael Pickett, Deputy Chief Sheila Finney, and Deputy Chief Onree Pruitt. According to Billips, the Birmingham Police Department […]

Authorities are asking for the public’s help to solve a triple homicide at a Hispanic grocery store in Montgomery last week. A reward of $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. The reward is being provided by Montgomery City Council members Oronde Mitchell, Charles Jinright, Glen Pruitt, Andrew Szymanski, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt addressed the Senate floor on Wednesday with Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) in support of the IVF Protection Act. The bill, which aims to ensure nationwide access to in vitro fertilization, was blocked by Senate Democrats. https://x.com/JulieNBCNews/status/1801045211319005503 “The entire Republican conference has signed a statement led by @SenKatieBritt […]

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted along party lines to hold Biden’s Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress after he refused a lawful order from Congress to turn over subpoenaed audio of President Joseph R. Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur. All six Republican members of the Alabama House delegation […]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe will spend the last week of June as a counselor at one of the most prestigious football camps in the country. The Manning Passing Academy, founded and run by former NFL quarterback Archie Manning with the help of his sons Peyton, Eli, and Cooper, is a four-day clinic hosted on the […]

In a decision approved by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees finance committee, tuition for out-of-state undergraduates will rise by 3% at UA and UAB and by 4% at UAH. Each of the schools’ in-state undergraduate tuition rates will rise by 2.5%. Similarly, the Auburn University Board of Trustees also decided to raise […]

After eight Tajikistani nationals with ties to ISIS were apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, U.S. Senator Katie is reviving her call for Senate leadership to organize a full briefing for lawmakers on the threat of ISIS terrorism leaking into the country through a vulnerable southern […]

The totality of Alabama’s congressional delegation, including both U.S. Senators and the bipartisan delegation of U.S. House members, signed a letter expressing their strong support for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project. The delegation urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the state’s application for federal assistance through the Mega grant program, which supports […]

Republican members of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee have developed framework for a new, more producer centered farm bill. Jimmy Parnell, President of the Alabama Farmers Federation, expressed his organization’s appreciation for lawmakers involved. “We appreciate Ranking Member Boozman capturing many of the priorities he and his staff heard directly from Alabama […]

Last week, Alabama’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Joint Oversight Committee met with executive agency representatives about the process by which the state agencies are spending one-time federal COVID-19 relief funds. The Committee is chaired by State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore). Albritton stressed the importance of making sure all of the ARPA funds are spent […]

New polling conducted by research firm Public Opinion Strategies, commissioned jointly by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and Caroleene Dobson for Congress show that President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are in a statistical tie in Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District, with voters favoring Republicans on pocketbook issues and public safety concerns by an […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) added two leaders with deep roots in the state’s business and nonprofit sectors to its board of directors as the foundation steers toward its first semester in fall 2026. Ted Hosp of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama and Freddy Padilla of the Alabama Power Company were […]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe will appear in the “Fan Jam” celebrity softball game at Birmingham’s Rickwood Field on June 19th. The game, which will “embrace the culture, style and skill of the Negro Leagues,” is being hosted in the run-up to June 20th’s MLB at Rickwood Field game between the San Francisco Giants and the […]

The Auburn University Board of Trustees has given final approval to the construction of a new videoboard in the north end zone of Jordan-Hare Stadium, the school announced in Monday’s Board of Trustees June recap. The project, which was originally approved in February, will carry an estimated cost of $25.7 million. It is expected to […]

After the union’s unsuccessful attempt to organize the Mercedes-Benz Plant in Vance, Alabama, president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Shawn Fain is under investigation for allegedly contributing to significant corruption within the organization. Fain, who has only been President of the UAW since March 2023, has been accused by union members of retaliation after […]

On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) announced during a U.S. House Rules Committee hearing that the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will raise the pay of junior enlisted servicemembers by 20%. The all-volunteer Armed Forces are struggling to meet recruiting goals. Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, emphasized Congress’s commitment to making […]

Auburn University is initiating a project aimed at extending its support for the state’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, the school announced in Monday’s Board of Trustees June recap. Late last week, the Board approved the construction of an Analytical, Innovation and Manufacturing Laboratory at the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. According to the release, the lab […]

Innovate Alabama has launched SEEK AL, a digital campaign dedicated to showcasing the rich variety of outdoor recreational assets the state has to offer to its citizens and to innovators looking for a place to play, work, and put down roots. “Alabama is home to a wealth of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities,” Innovate Alabama […]

According to the Alabama Community College System, registration is now open for a new, no-cost college and career readiness program aimed at reducing barriers for those who need additional assistance to become Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) correctional officers. Residents who apply to become correctional officers may now be selected to participate in ACTIVATE, a […]