Politics — Page 101

Rep. Barry Moore has opened two new district offices in South Alabama to better serve his constituents in the area. The Congressman's office announced on Thursday that a location in Foley and another in Bay Minette will soon be open to serve the public.

Well-recognized for his leadership and talent within the state, Alabama’s own Bill Poole has been selected as a member of the Presidential Leadership Scholars for the class of 2025. Poole currently serves as the State Finance Director under Governor Kay Ivey, served previously as the education budget chairman in the Alabama House, and will now […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) praised the bill passage, but blasted Democrats who voted against it.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is working to hold individuals placing swatting calls across the country accountable for their actions. Earlier this week, Tuberville announced that he and Florida Senator Rick Scott have introduced the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting

Rep. Dale Strong announced that he received his committee assignments for the 119th Congress earlier this week. The lawmaker, who represents Alabama's Fifth District, has been named to three influential subcommittees and selected to serve as a vice chairman for one.

State Auditor Sorrell believes that Alabama mothers who are still breastfeed their children should not be forced to sit through jury duty

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey has announced that she is running to become Alabama's next Attorney General. In an interview with CBS 42 that aired early Wednesday, Casey laid out the case for why she should be the state's next top law enforcement officer.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt praised President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General during the confirmation hearing Wednesday.

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it is banning the use of Red Dye N0. 3 in all foods produced in America. The organization has come under fire recently from legislators on both sides of the aisle for allowing the dye's continued use in foods despite studies indicating it contains possible carcinogens and could have detrimental effects on neurological development.

The recent national conversation around a federal “DOGE” – the Department of Government Efficiency – has sparked important conversations about streamlining government and reducing waste. The concept has merit, particularly for the federal government, which has tens of trillions of dollars in operating debt and many times more in long-term liabilities. But Alabamians need to […]

A group of prominent elected officials from North Alabama spoke at the Alabama Legislative Update in Huntsville on Tuesday. The lawmakers provided additional insight into what Alabamians can expect their legislature to address in the upcoming session.

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is hoping that the Legislature will do more this year to combat violent crime in the Yellowhammer State.

State Sen. April Weaver has been chosen to become a member of a select nationwide group known for promoting responsible leadership, the principles of economic freedom, and limited government. On Tuesday, the legislator from Brierfield announced that the Club for Growth Foundation selected her to be a part of its 2025 Fellowship class.

Tuberville had a chance to question Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, during a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.

The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, driven by Southern Research, has secured a $44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to position Alabama as a global leader in biotechnology.  The grant will support projects advancing drug, vaccine, and diagnostic development using artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology. It will serve both healthcare innovation and […]

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that all flags on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex and several state buildings will be returned to full staff for next week's presidential inauguration. Flags across the country were recently lowered to half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter who died on December 29.

State Sen. Garlan Gudger thinks the Alabama Legislature will act quickly to help President-elect Donald Trump's agenda on immigration.

Opelika pastor Dean Odle announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor Saturday, deciding not to run for the top spot this go around. 

A nationwide political action committee will soon be kicking off an all-out, 50-state ad blitz to help convince elected officials in Washington D.C. not to raise taxes as they begin the 119th Congress. Americans for Prosperity said that its $20 million ad campaign will specifically push lawmakers to renew the successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The campaign is part of the organization's Protect Prosperity initiative.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said during the annual State of the City and County program held on Jan. 9 that future mayors should be compensated accordingly because of the complexities of the job. During his segment of the program, which was moderated by Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce President Bradley Byrne, Stimpson reversed an earlier […]

Longtime GOP political consultant and chairman for President-elect Donald Trump’s successful 2024 election campaign committee, Chris LaCivita, recently called the Republican Attorney Generals Association (RAGA) a “joke” organization with incompetent leadership. “If you are a GOP donor – or even an elected Republican Attorney General – you should know that politically speaking , @RepublicanAGs – […]

It’s the start of a new era in Washington. 77 million Americans sent a clear message on November 5th—they want President Trump back in the White House, and they want his America First agenda implemented. This agenda includes a secure border, booming economy, strong military, parent-centered education, veteran-focused care, domestic energy production, and a holistic […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is working to ensure that Americans practicing their Second Amendment rights are not discriminated against while traveling from state to state. In an attempt to solve the dilemma c

On January 7, 1948 – 77 years ago – the administration of Gov. James E. “Big Jim” Folsom infuriated the state’s media when it announced that daily newspaper and radio reporters were banned from attending news conferences and press briefings, and only journalists from wire services and weekly papers would be admitted. The announcement came […]