On Friday, the Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement of John Roberts for Alabama State Senate District 2, which covers Madison and Limestone counties. “John Roberts will do an exceptional job for the people and businesses of this district,” said Charles Butler, president of the Madison County Farmers Federation. “He has a strong work ethic, […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is a longtime critic of the Alabama Department of Transportation, and in particular, a project to create a continuous four-lane route between Mobile and Tuscaloosa. That project, known as the West Alabama Corridor, is a much different direction than Ainsworth’s trademark idea to widen Interstate 65 from the Tennessee border […]

Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt thinks it should come as no surprise that Birmingham is making headlines this week for its latest big-league corporate get. It was announced yesterday that Fannie Mae, a federally chartered mortgage-finance giant, is relocating its San Francisco, California workforce to Birmingham, Alabama under the direction of Federal Housing Finance Agency […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) told Fox News this week that Congress must confront the growing dangers children face online, warning that Big Tech continues to put “profits over protecting our children.” Her comments came during an appearance on “America’s Newsroom,” where she reacted to Australia’s newly announced social media restrictions for minors. According to […]

After more than four years of delays, lawsuits and false starts, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted Thursday to award the state’s first medical marijuana dispensary licenses, clearing the biggest and most pressing roadblock between patients and a functioning program. This morning at the State House, the commission moved forward with issuing the state’s first […]

Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Judge Ronald Smith to serve on the Madison County Circuit Court in Alabama’s 23rd Judicial Circuit, while also announcing 17 additional appointments to state boards and commissions. Judge Smith’s appointment takes effect immediately. In a statement, Ivey said, “Ron Smith is the right fit for the Madison County Circuit Court […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) says Alabama just got an “early Christmas present” from President Donald Trump and Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte — and it’s coming straight out of “woke California.” On Thursday, Tuberville announced that the Trump administration will relocate Fannie Mae’s San Francisco office to Birmingham, bringing one of the world’s largest […]

Alabama’s future is bright. You can see it in the jobs we are landing, the workers we are training, and the confidence employers are showing in every corner of the state. Most people understand what it takes to keep that momentum going: a climate that is ripe for investment, a friendly regulatory environment, and reliable, […]

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Redstone Arsenal for a ceremony on Friday to mark the future site of U.S. Space Command’s permanent headquarters. U.S. Space Command General Stephen Whiting announced the visit during the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber’s annual Redstone Update at the Von Braun Center on Wednesday. He told local leaders that […]

Wes Allen is reminding Alabama that AJ McCarron isn’t the only former football player in the race for Lt. Governor in 2026. This morning, he released his first campaign video entitled, “Undefeated,” which serves as the punchline of the ad. According to his campaign, the 30-second spot will run on digital platforms throughout the state. […]

The Kamala Harris political-industrial complex is getting a new tour stop in Alabama next year. Today, the Montgomery Performing Arts Center announced “A Conversation with Kamala Harris” will take place February 12, 2026. “Join former Vice President Kamala Harris for a night of surprising and revealing insights inspired by her #1 New York Times bestselling […]

The University of Alabama System proudly introduces the 18 students selected for the 2026 class of Capitol Scholars. The program provides exceptional UA System students pursuing government-related careers with immersive summer internships and experiential learning opportunities in Washington, D.C. “The Capitol Scholars Program offers students across the UA System an unmatched opportunity to develop professional […]

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama endorsed Katherine Robertson in the 2026 race for Alabama Attorney General on Tuesday. ABC of Alabama Chairman Tim Harrison said the organization supports Robertson because of her years of legal work on issues that directly impact contractors. “Katherine Robertson has spent nearly a decade in the Attorney General’s […]

The Alabama Associated General Contractors Political Action Committee announced its endorsement of Caroleene Dobson for Alabama Secretary of State and Derek Chen for State Auditor in the 2026 statewide elections. Alabama AGC PAC’s endorsements reflect the organization’s commitment to supporting candidates who demonstrate integrity, accountability, and a strong understanding of the regulatory and administrative environments […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) — a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee — is pushing for stronger U.S. and international efforts to secure the return of more than 19,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia since the start of the war, calling the mass kidnappings a direct assault on families and a challenge to America’s moral […]

Many Alabamians know the feeling. Your phone buzzes: “Delivered.” You go to pick it up: The box is gone. Especially during the holiday season, that gut-punch has a name: Porch piracy — and Alabama lawmakers have now just put real teeth behind it. Thanks to a new law passed by State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) for re-election in House District 25. It continues support for the Huntsville-area lawmaker from farmers in Madison and Limestone counties, following his FarmPAC endorsement in 2022 during his first House campaign. Charles Butler, president of the Madison County Farmers Federation, said local farmers value […]

Small businesses are the lifeblood of Alabama’s economy and drive communities across this nation. As someone who spent years running a small business before being elected to Congress, I understand the pressures our job creators face – rising costs, worker shortages, and a federal bureaucracy that too often makes life harder instead of easier. That’s […]

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed thinks he can convince his city’s residents that they are “significantly safer” now because of his administration. This claim comes just two months after a mass shooting in downtown Montgomery killed two people and wounded 12 others. During Mayor Reed’s monthly media availability, he emphasized what he called the city’s continued […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation on Monday applauded President Donald Trump’s announcement of a long-awaited $12 billion farm aid package to help producers manage rising input costs and weaker commodity prices as they plan for the 2026 crop year. “Today’s announcement is yet another demonstration of President Trump’s commitment to the American farmer,” said Federation President […]

On Tuesday, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) filled two committee vacancies by appointing State Reps. Chad Robertson (R-Heflin) and Marcus Paramore (R-Troy) to influential posts. Ledbetter appointed Robertson to the House Judiciary Committee, a spot previously held by Cynthia Lee Almond, who resigned in June to become President of the Alabama Public […]

Hoover has joined a growing coalition of Alabama cities challenging the state’s administration of the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT), following the Hoover City Council’s unanimous vote. The action places Hoover alongside Mobile, Tuscaloosa and Mountain Brook in a legal effort arguing that Alabama’s current online sales tax distribution model diverts revenue away from communities […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is declaring victory after the Islamic Academy of Alabama withdrew their application to relocate a new school to a busy area in Hoover. Earlier this week, the Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny its request to relocate earlier this month. This came after considerable pushback from Tuberville […]

The City of Mobile is joining a lawsuit against Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett, escalating a growing legal fight over how the state collects and distributes revenue from online purchases under the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT). In a news release from Mobile on Monday, Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said Mobile is “losing $34 […]