Politics — Page 118

Harold Daggett, Chief Negotiator for ILA says his union is willing hold the U.S. economy hostage until their demands are met. 

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) called out the U.S. Department of Justice over their latest lawsuit against the state of Alabama. 

On Monday evening, tens of thousands of unionized port workers belonging to the International Longshoreman's Association walked off the job and are now on strike.The organization said that its first strike since 1977 was a result of failed negotiations with the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), a key representative of port employers.

Governor Kay Ivey today announced she has received a forward-thinking economic strategic plan presented by Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair. Designed to guide the state’s growth through the next decade and beyond, the plan cements Alabama’s status as a leader in economic development. This comprehensive plan — called Catalyst — replaces the state’s previous framework, Accelerate […]

Kenneth Paschal Alabama

Violent crime is a complex issue influenced by various social, economic, and systemic factors. The fundamental question is what are the common denominators in all high-crime areas, and, secondly, what would it take to eradicate them. Ineffective or disconnected leadership can lead to inadequate policies and resources for crime prevention, community engagement, and social services. […]

Rep. Jerry Carl: Getting our spending under control

It’s no secret our nation is in troubling times, and things have only gotten worse under the failed leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration. I’ve written and spoken often about the border crisis Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have created because this is a massive problem that is plaguing every city and every state in this […]

Senator Tommy Tuberville delivered remarks on a wide range of topics at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville on Monday afternoon. A member of the Senate Ag. Committee, Tuberville (R-Montgomery) told the audience that American food security is in grave danger in a very dangerous time globally.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt will be working the spin room as a surrogate for Trump's running mate after the Vice Presidential Debate this week. 

Attorney General Marshall is fighting against another attempt by the courts to force the transgender woke ideology on businesses in the U.S. 

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Sec. of State Wes Allen for removing more than 3,000 names from its voter rolls.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s office will begin holding Service Academy information sessions tomorrow for prospective applicants across the state. Britt’s sessions will be held in conjunction with the offices of Alabama’s House delegation.

Senator Katie Britt has been a vocal critic of the Biden Administration's frequent dealings with the Iranian government. Late last week, Britt (R-Montgomery) joined with her fellow Republican legislator, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), in dispatching a letter to the White House expressing fierce condemnation of policies that have both emboldened and allowed the Middle Eastern country to become a potential nuclear threat to the region.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to the southern border Friday as too little too late. 

U.S. Rep Gary Palmer led a letter to the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States condemning Mexico’s actions. 

Who might run for Mayor of Mobile?

With longtime Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announcing he would not seek reelection, the 2025 race is now substantially more interesting. Stimpson has held the office for more than ten years, but decided against seeking a fourth term, which creates a Saban-esque expectation for his potential successor.  While the length of Stimpson’s tenure alone makes the […]

As election season ramps up, Alabamians are seeing campaign advertisements and endorsements from leaders across the political spectrum. From congressional races to the presidential contest, there has been no shortage of publicity.

Thursday on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," Ensler said he's "optimistic" that a bill to ban Glock switches will make it through.

The Alabama Republican Party hosted another record-breaking fundraising event this month in Montgomery. The organization's annual summer dinner, with headlining speaker and RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump, drew in $1.3 million. The sum breaks the previous record achieved when her father-in-law Donald Trump attended last summer's dinner.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell were in attendance during a signing ceremony at the White House Thursday.

An influential organization within the Alabama Republican Party has announced its endorsement of GOP candidate for the state's newly redrawn second district, Caroleene Dobson. At a press conference on Thursday at the Prichard Library, the Alabama Minority GOP announced its full support for the political outsider in her quest for office.

Senator Tommy Tuberville didn't mince words when he took to the Senate floor on Wednesday, slamming the Biden-Harris Administration for its continued support and funding of the war in Ukraine with American taxpayer dollars.

Alabama students and game day stickers go together like the Crimson Tide and national titles. For as long as can be remembered, students have worn either pins or stickers, usually circular on their clothing for game day that can either be promoting a Greek organization or just have a simple funny saying. From insert blank […]

While some across the state this week have called for the National Guard to be deployed to Birmingham following yet another fatal mass shooting, Governor Kay Ivey has announced that she has 'no plans' to make such a move, not yet at least.

Robbins said some of the online porn distributors are already warning visitors that they will be pulling down their sites in Alabama.