Politics — Page 114

One of the greatest achievements of the Trump administration and the Republican-controlled Congress during the beginning of President Trump’s term was passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in January of 2018. These Trump Tax Cuts, which did not get a single Democratic vote, were the largest overhaul of the tax code in roughly […]

We are down to the final days of our 2024 Presidential Year. We go to the polls Tuesday, November 5, to elect the next President of the United States.  We have no good statewide races in Alabama this year. All our important state offices are up for election in 2026. However, thanks to the federal […]

During the debate, the issue of Figures' house came up again as Dobson tries to portray the Democratic candidate as out of touch.

Caroleene Dobson took on her opponent in the race for Alabama's second district, Shomari Figures, in a FOX 10 debate last night hosted in conjunction with the Mobile Chamber of Commerce.

Elliott believes that there needs to be an investigation into Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors' previous administrative services company.

During the final televised debate for Alabama’st 2nd Congressional District on Thursday night, one topic emerged with striking clarity: The future of the I-10 bridge project and its funding. Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson presented a clear plan to fund the bridge without implementing a toll. Her Democrat opponent, Shomari Figures, did not. “The Bridge and […]

“The Star-Spangled Banner,” our National Anthem, celebrated its 210th Anniversary on September 14, 2024.  As I reflect on our National Anthem and its longevity, I feel compelled to share a few thoughts about its history and why continued reverence for the anthem is especially important to me and to our society. In recent years, some […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter said he will continue to fight to protect women's rights in the Legislature.

Other lawmakers targeted include Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). 

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama (ABC of Alabama) announced their endorsement this week of Caroleene Dobson in her bid to become the state's newest congressional representative.

The Alabama Republican Party is committing to a "Contract with Alabama." In a new list of goals released on Thursday, the party laid out its plan to improve the quality of life for residents in the state just weeks ahead of the 2024 Presidential election.

After talking politics in an interview this morning, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was put to several interesting questions on a topic he also has strong expertise in: Coaching. Tuberville took stock of how several college football coaches are fairing at this point in the season on “The Dale Jackson Show” on WVNN. Tuberville addressed the […]

Since the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been at the center of political conversation in Alabama and nationally. A lot has been said about IVF, but everyone should agree that it is about bringing new life into the world. At its core, IVF is about giving people struggling with infertility the ability […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter is already looking forward to what issues he expects lawmakers to address next year. 

Taking note of the TVA's vital role in providing energy to the region, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong toured three sites this week to get a first-hand look. The stops are part of Strong's efforts to ensure that TVA’s infrastructure is maintained and able to meet the rising demand of consumers in the area.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) announced the promotion of Harrison Adams to a new post on Wednesday. Reed tapped Adams to serve as his Director of Policy and Communications. Adams has served as Communications Director in Reed’s office for more than a year. “Harrison has done an outstanding job in the role of […]

Against the backdrop of an Amtrak train, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and other dignitaries Tuesday in a groundbreaking ceremony marking the construction of the Amtrak layover track and platform for the Gulf Coast Corridor Improvement Project. The ceremony celebrated a bipartisan effort to bring passenger rail service back to […]

Governor Kay Ivey was recognized in a recent survey by Morning Consult, one of America's most respected research and intelligence firms, as the seventh most popular governor in the nation and the most favored in the entire southeast.

Governor Kay Ivey exercised her executive authority Tuesday afternoon to immediately remove Kent Davis as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) after the State Board of Veterans Affairs declined to do so in its meeting earlier in the day. After a 90-minute meeting, the board voted down Ivey’s request to remove Davis […]

Rep. Barry Moore spoke at a town hall meeting in the city of Fairhope on Monday evening. Prior to delivering his remarks, Moore offered to review his expected talking points with WKRG 5.

Senator Tommy Tuberville joined Newsmax's "Wake Up America" on Tuesday morning to discuss a number of hot-button topics.  During his appearance, he touched on the growing number of Republicans voting early in the 2024 Presidential Election, the stark difference in leadership characteristics between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and the recent lawsuit from the Justice Department against the state of Alabama.

Senator Katie Britt joined Rightside Radio on Monday and discussed Israel's hunt for the remnants of Hamas, including its now-deceased leader Yahya Sinwar. Britt has been fully supportive of Israel's right to self-defense against radical Islamic militants and approves of its military's hardline tactics in the hunt for terror leaders.

As Alabama gears up for another year of legislative debate when lawmakers reconvene for the 2025 state legislative session, one topic that refuses to disappear is Medicaid expansion. For years, Alabama has been one of the few states to hold out. 41 states have now expanded, North Carolina and South Dakota being the most recent. […]

Tuberville is blaming the Biden-Harris administration and the current military leadership for the recruitment shortages.