Politics — Page 112

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen believes that Terry Andrew Heflin, a Democrat running for District 5 of the Clay County Commission, will be convicted and serve jail time for voter fraud. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Heflin last week. The candidate was charged with 7 counts of unlawful use of […]

Alabama State Rep. Susan DuBose is being honored as a “Champion Woman” by the  Independent Women’s Forum, a Virginia-based national conservative non-profit. DuBose (R-Hoover) made her debut to the Alabama Legislature in 2023 by protecting female collegiate athletes across the state from unfair competition through a successful legislative effort in 2023 designed to restrict women’s […]

Imagine living in a society where the government tracks every single purchase you make. From stopping to fill up at a gas station to buying a ticket at a movie theater, every single purchase you make, no matter how big or small, is run through a central government database in order for the transaction to […]

“Let me be clear- no one is above the law.” However, the Alabama Medical Cannabis has operated above the law since its inception. And the AMCC’s refusal to follow the law is what has caused the delays in getting medical cannabis to the people who need it. In fact, I believe that if the Commission […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) believes he has better chances of getting his reform bills through the Legislature next year. Elliott has already pre-filed bills on reforms to how local libraries and the Alabama Department of Archives and History appointment board members. He believes the debate over gambling in the Legislature stymied his ability to […]

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) are among many across the world who are concerned about the controversy involving a male athlete boxing in the female competition at the Olympic Games in Paris. Alabama’s senators warn that the Olympics is allowing biological males to compete against females, which they argue is unfair […]

U.S. Rep Mike Rogers (R-Saks) has been named a ‘2024 Hero of Main Street’ by the largest retail trade association, the National Retail Federation. The organization is recognizing business and legislative leaders from across the country for their contributions to the industry. “I am incredibly proud to be named a ‘Hero of Main Street’ for […]

On Monday, President Biden unveiled his proposal for Supreme Court reform in a Washington Post op-ed, calling for major changes to the court, including term limits for justices and an enforceable code of ethics. “What is happening now is not normal, and it undermines the public’s confidence in the court’s decisions, including those impacting personal freedoms,” […]

Betting markets for the 2024 presidential election are narrowing as Vice President Kamala Harris gains ground on former President Donald Trump. Though polls often present varied pictures, betting odds are considered more stable indicators. Harris, who had around a 2% chance before President Biden announced he would not seek re-election, saw her odds rise to […]

It’s August. School will be starting back this month at all levels. An 18 to 22 year-old may be about to head off to college, vocational school, the military or a job. They can start arrangements now to cast their vote on November 5. Many up to age 22 have never registered and never voted. […]

MLB legend and Alabama native Willie Mays, Jr. passed away last month at the age of 93. Few professional athletes have inspired American society in the way that Mays did. His accomplishments on the baseball diamond have placed him in a league of his own. Mays is still the only player in MLB history with […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), chairman on the House Armed Services Committee, reacted to the recent prisoner swap between U.S. and Russia, saying he’s “concerned” that it could set a bad precedent with Vladimir Putin. https://x.com/HASCRepublicans/status/1819087917098127573 President Joe Biden announced Thursday that Russia released journalist Evan Gershkovich, Marine Paul Whelan, and dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) stood up to protestors outside the U.S. Capitol who accused him of only supporting Israel because of money from lobbyists. Carl shared a TikTok video on his social media, originally recorded by the leftist group Code Pink, showing his exchange with an activist that was protesting against Israel. On Code […]

In the past week, independent candidate for President, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. collected the necessary amount of signatures to be featured on the ballot in eight additional states, including Alabama. In total, Kennedy is currently qualified in 42 states. For Kennedy, getting on the ballot in most states across the country has been no small […]

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Act on Monday, proposing to allocate $852.2 billion focused on enhancing U.S. military readiness and capabilities and supporting servicemembers and families U.S. Senator Katie Britt, a member of the committee, announced she secured more than $6.1 billion in defense spending for the state […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville bashed the Biden Administration for its controversial dealings with Iran and continued appeasement of pro-Hamas radicals on a call with reporters Wednesday. “Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have brought us to the brink of another war,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) said. “It’s not a mystery how this happened. This administration has flushed Iran […]

Alabama’s Congressional delegation is calling on Mexico to stop unlawfully trying to take control the Vulcan Materials Company, an Alabama-based construction aggregates producer. U.S. Reps. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Mike Rogers (R-Saks), and Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) released a joint statement condemning the ongoing harassment […]

With elections just around the corner, Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, Caroleene Dobson, is making sure that voters know where she stands on the subject of IVF treatments and procedures. “I am proudly pro-life and believe strongly that helping women and couples so create, nurture, and bring new life into the world is […]

The recent failure of the Alabama Legislature to pass significant gambling legislation has disappointed many Alabamians. Among them is David Bronner, CEO of the Retirement Systems of Alabama. He expressed his frustration in the organization’s monthly newsletter to say that the state will miss out on billions in potential revenue. “Decades ago, the dean of […]

Alabama voting

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is highlighting the arrest and indictment of Terry Heflin, a Democrat running for District 5 of the Clay County Commission for felony absentee ballot fraud, as an opportunity to say the state is dead serious about election security. “I have been traveling this state and talking about absentee ballot […]

The Alabama Blockchain Study Commission convened for its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, with industry leaders and regulatory officials urging a cautious approach as the state explores the potential of blockchain technology. State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) who chairs the committee, emphasized the importance of determining Alabama’s role in regulating and utilizing blockchain technology, which underpins […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt introduced two bipartisan pieces of legislation, the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act, with the goal of making childcare more affordable and accessible by enhancing existing tax credits and increasing the supply of child care providers. Sen. Britt (R-Montgomery) joined reporters on Wednesday morning to […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Terry Andrew Heflin, a Democrat running for District 5 of the Clay County Commission, on 7 felony counts of voter fraud Wednesday. Heflin, 45, a resident of Clay County, was charged with 7 counts of unlawful use of absentee ballots, according to AG Marshall’s office. Specifically, […]

The Alabama Port Authority and a coalition of groups native to Coastal Alabama are demanding the Mobile Baykeeper and out-of-state environmentalist group, the Center for Biological Diversity, withdraw its intent to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, warning that the legal action threatens the state’s largest economic driver. The lawsuit involves […]