Donald Trump Jr. posted a message of support for the legal gambling proposal awaiting a final vote in the Alabama Senate. On Tuesday, after a conference committee advanced the two-bill plan and the Alabama House voted to concur, the Senate fell one vote short in passing the constitutional amendment measure, which requires a three-fifths threshold […]

On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that technology giant Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capital city that will support 100 operational jobs and build on the company’s previous investment in the state. The new 715,000-square-foot, AI-optimized data center will be built off Interstate 65 in Montgomery, across from […]

Protests on college campuses surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict in the Middle East have been raging across the nation, as things grow dire at schools in New York, California, and other blue states. Pro-Palestine protesters organized at the University of Alabama on Wednesday — but so did an even larger contingent of students who weren’t having […]

On Wednesday, a meeting of the Alabama Joint Legislative Council met at the current State House in Montgomery to hear and see proposed details about the future State House building, which will be constructed across the street, hopefully by January 2027. Goodwyn Mills Cawood is the lead architecture firm responsible for the project, and was […]

Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation is applauding the effort of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall who is fighting back against Biden’s recent changes to the Title IX rule. Marshall filed a federal lawsuit on Monday challenging the Biden administration proposed change the meaning of “sex” to “gender identity” in Title IX. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall […]

The Alabama House gave final passage to SB281, banning credit card companies from being able to track Alabama consumers’ firearm purchases. After passing the Senate in April, the new law now goes to Governor Kay Ivey for her consideration and signature. Firearm purchases were previously allowed to have a specific designated four-digit merchant carrier code […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate passed legislation to require Alabama public K-12 schools to instruct students about the dangers of fentanyl and fentanyl poisoning. The Senate passed the bill unanimously and it now goes to Governor Ivey for her signature. House Bill 280 is sponsored by State Representative Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn). The bill was carried […]

After more than 27 years on Alabama television, WBRC Fox 6 meteorologist and reporter Fred Hunter bid farewell to TV viewers on Tuesday as he retired. The Fort Payne native wrapped up his storied career in a very Fred Hunter way, a simple thank you to viewers. Throughout his lengthy career, Hunter worked at TV […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey joined the totality of other Republican governors Wednesday in recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. In light of a 400% increase in cases of antisemitism across the nation, the message from Ivey and 26 other governors rings loudly. “As governors and community leaders, we are honored to recognize May as Jewish American […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to allow all law enforcement agencies in the state to use cameras to catch persons who are racing or driving extremely recklessly – so called exhibition driving. HB474 is sponsored by State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris). “Technology is growing and most of these cities have real […]

In a special GOP special primary runoff where every vote truly counted Tuesday, Jeana Ross defeated Alan Miller to win the Alabama House District 27 seat. Ross, a former Alabama Secretary of Early Childhood Education, collected 1,611 votes for 53.31% in the unofficial results. Miller, an Arab city councilman, received 1,411 votes (46.49%). Jeana Ross […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is condemning President Joe Biden for using veterans to push his administration’s progressive agenda. Earlier this year, Tuberville introduced the VA Abortion Transparency Act to impose new abortion reporting requirements on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create more transparency for taxpayers. “Congress has spoken,” Tuberville said in a […]

In an effort to better accommodate its growing number of employees, the University of Alabama in Birmingham announced today that it has opened an Early Learning Center. The addition to the school will help to address the growing need for child care at UAB. The new one-story building has increased the ability to accommodate 174% […]

On Tuesday, a conference committee of the Alabama House and Senate reached an agreement on the distinct versions of the legal gambling framework passed by their chambers earlier in the legislative session. All six members of the committee voted in favor of a compromise of the constitutional amendment legislation (HB151) and the enabling legislation (HB152) […]

UPDATED 6:05 p.m. — All six members of the Alabama House and Senate conference committee reached an agreement on the distinct versions of the legal gambling framework [READ MORE] On Tuesday, a conference committee comprised of three members of the Alabama House and three members of the Alabama Senate will meet at 3 p.m. to […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, alongside a sweeping list of congressional leaders from both parties, introduced the SERVICE (Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies) Act to bridge the gap between veterans in crisis and the care they need. The SERVICE Act would establish a pilot program to allow local law enforcement agencies to use the […]

As President Joe Biden’s administration continues its efforts to redefine gender norms using public policy, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a federal lawsuit on Monday challenging the Biden administration’s recently-announced Title IX rule. Biden’s proposed change would change the meaning of “sex” to “gender identity” and effectively abolish female-only bathrooms and locker rooms in […]

Alabama A&M University is prepared to acquire the campus of soon-to-be shuttered Birmingham-Southern College. According to Shannon Reeves, Alabama A&M vice president of government affairs and external relations, officials from the university have been contemplating the potential purchase for more than a year. Reeves said A&M’s top administrators have been involved in the assessment phase […]

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would require that a doctor, health clinic, or pharmacy get parental permission from the parent or guardian before giving a vaccine to anyone between the ages of 14 and 18. HB165 is sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown. “House Bill 165 is a parental rights […]

Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair joined Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal last week to discuss her economic professional background, approach to crafting strategy, as well as the ongoing effort by the United Auto Workers (UAW) to unionize the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility outside of Tuscaloosa. “My experience, I hate to use this number, but 40 […]

In a historic development, UAB football players tell ESPN that their entire roster has agreed to sign up for Athletes.org, a group that describes itself as “the players association for college athletes.” The Blazers will become the first Division 1 football team to publicly join the organization. The move was announced by UAB quarterback Jacob […]

As the Working for Alabama legislative package moves through the process, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter addressed the wide range of Alabamians the bills stand to serve. “Session after session, the men and women of the Legislature come together and pass pro-business legislation that helps Alabamians thrive,” Ledbetter said. “We’re not hanging our hats […]

Donald Trump, Jr. will be in Birmingham on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at a reception and fundraiser for his father, Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for President in November. The event is an official campaign fundraiser and space is limited. Tickets to the reception start at $1,000 per couple. Other giving/raising amounts also guarantee a […]

Alabama’s second congressional district election is once again gaining national attention. In a recent report, Reuters highlighted the contest as one of eleven House races to watch. The district was redrawn last year after a three-judge panel made its selection from maps proposed by an appointed Special Master. This came after a ruling stating that […]