Former University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was revealed as the special guest for the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) annual “Evening for Progress” event. “The greatest football coach of all time, the legendary Coach Nick Saban, will be joining us in Birmingham at the Evening of Progress on October 16th in Birmingham,” […]

The Business Council of Alabama’s Government Affairs Conference (GAC) in Point Clear is always one of the state’s premier gatherings for political and business leaders. This year’s GAC was the largest in the organization’s history, and the importance of the upcoming 2026 election cycle was at the forefront of the event’s discussions. BCA’s Executive Vice […]

Washington-based polling and analytics firm Cygnal named two Alabamians to their annual 30 Under 30 list for rising republican operatives across the country. Cameron Mixon of SR Communications and Jared Downing of Strategy Management, LLC received the award this week. Awardees were nominated and recognized by their peers as leaders of a rising generation of […]

The decision by the Joe Biden inner circle to allow the poor fellow to get out of the Presidential race was a godsend for the Democratic Party. It gives new life to the Democrats’ chances to keep the White House. The ascension of Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket breathes new […]

Alabama lawmakers are responding to reports that large charter buses are dropping off what appears to be Haitian immigrants at several locations in Marshall County. Social media posts from residents in the area show pictures of the busses. According to the Albertville Police Department (APD) initially, the busses were meant to transport employees of Wayne […]

Many small businesses in Alabama are still waiting to receive a tax credit that was offered during the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS admits there is a backlog in processing claims from businesses to receive the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC). The tax break was part of the CARES Act and was for eligible businesses and […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt introduced a package of bipartisan legislation that would make child care more affordable and accessible by strengthening existing tax credits to lower childcare costs and growing the supply of childcare providers. The legislation, the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act, is receiving high praise from organizations across […]

Williams & Jensen, a leading independent lobbying firm based in Washington, D.C., has announced the promotion of Jordan Mills to principal. They report that since joining the firm in 2023 as Senior Director of Government Relations, Mills has established a proven track record in spearheading Williams & Jensen’s expansion into the state of Alabama and […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is demanding answers from the Biden administration about the safety of American servicemembers in the Middle East. Seven U.S. personnel were injured on Monday in a rocket attack at Al Asad airbase in Iraq. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Iran-aligned militia groups are responsible for the attack. “It’s […]

Today marks the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s announcement of his resignation following the Watergate scandal. Before deciding to step down, the embattled Republican sought help from a prominent Alabama political leader in a final attempt to save his presidency. In a post-resignation interview, Nixon named the elected official and details of their conversation. […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is making the legal case that illegal aliens should not be receiving healthcare benefits from the federal government. Marshall joined a coalition of 16 states in filing a lawsuit to stop the Biden-Harris administration from allowing illegal aliens from receiving the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). “The latest assault on […]

This week, Republican nominee for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, Caroleene Dobson, resolutely pledged to fight any proposed changes to Title IX that would allow men to compete in women’s sports. As the 2024 Olympic Games draw to a close, audiences worldwide witnessed the controversy over a Women’s Boxing match that reignited the conversation for Title […]

2026 will be an unspeakably busy election cycle in the Yellowhammer State. Every constitutional state office will be on the ballot, from Governor and Lieutenant Governor to Attorney General and Secretary of State, on down to the entirety of the Alabama Legislature. All seven members of Congress will be on the ballot, including the successful […]

Alabama U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville are advocating for measures to protect Alabama’s red snapper industry. The two lawmakers are leading efforts in the U.S. Senate to advance the Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act, with the goal to eliminate the competitive cost disadvantage faced by many Alabamians in the industry. The Republican-backed bill […]

As Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair and a task force of economic development professionals develop a comprehensive strategic plan to guide the state’s economic growth into the future, Working for Alabama is quickly materializing in another round of all-star appointments to a key entity, the Alabama Growth Alliance. On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced […]

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are continuing the fight against biological men competing in women’s sports. Both senators endorsed a letter from U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) that was sent to NCAA President Charlie Baker, calling on him to make changes to the organization’s rule book when it comes to fairness […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall backed a ban on TikTok in the United States if the apps Chinese owners don’t sell the company. Marshall joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general Monday in asking the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to uphold the national TikTok divest-or-ban legislation passed by Congress […]

Earlier this year, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) warned that foreign adversaries would benefit from the Biden Administration blocking new approvals of pending applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Now it appears Britt’s predication is coming true as France is importing more LNG from Russia. According to reports, shipments of Russian LNG to France […]

Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines Tuesday afternoon when she announced that she has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. By appointing Walz, Harris passed over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who many thought was the likely pick and is seen by the media as significantly more moderate than Walz. Some have speculated […]

Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 U.S. presidential election is drawing fierce criticism over his recent policy positions, just hours after the news was announced. Walz is being particularly condemned by conservative leaders for the extremely-progressive policies in his state and a memorable failure to mitigate […]

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) has been released from UAB Hospital and is recovering at home following a serious accident on Smith Lake last month. On Tuesday, his wife provided an update on his condition, expressed heartfelt thanks to all those who have reached out to them, and called on the power of prayer to […]

A bill before Congress sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) related to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) and its effort to establish parity with other federally-recognized tribes is the subject of an effort to raise baseless concern over the expansion of gambling in Alabama. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Act […]

It’s no secret the Biden-Harris Administration has failed the American people. Our border is an utter disaster with absolutely no enforcement from the White House to keep illegal migrants out. Not only are we being flooded by thousands of illegal immigrants walking over our Southern Border, but it is totally unaffordable for Americans to live […]

U.S. Reps. Gary Palmer, Barry Moore, Jerry Carl and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville called out President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for creating mounting and compounding problems in the nation’s economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Monday, stoking fears of a possible recession. The stock market losses come […]