Politics — Page 123

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is once again highlighting the consequences of the Biden-Harris administration border policies.

Democrat nominee for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, Shomari Figures, received the endorsement of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed at a press conference on Wednesday.

U.S. Reps. Aderholt and Moore are condemning the revised indictment by Special Counsel Jack Smith against former President Donald Trump. 

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is calling out Vice President Kamala Harris for changing her position on illegal immigration.

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama has announced its 2024-2025 officers and Board of Directors. The statewide association, representing Alabama’s 67 county governments, confirmed the new leadership at the organization's 96th Annual Convention last week.

Residents of Trussville handily defeated a proposed property tax increase that would have funded three major expansion projects for Trussville City Schools. According to unofficial election results released by the city on Tuesday night, reported by the Trussville Tribune, 58.02% of voters said ‘No’ to the proposed increase. Residents of nearby Fultondale also rejected a […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter recently joined Fred Hunter, one of the state's most appreciated storytellers, in a detailed podcast discussion on the Rainsville native's humble rural beginnings and early years in politics.

Huntsville City Councilman John Meredith will continue to represent Huntsville’s District 5 residents while District 1 Councilman Devyn Keith will be in a runoff with challenger Michelle Watkins following Tuesday’s municipal elections. In two school board races, Carlos Matthews was reelected in District 5 while Chaundra Jones and Pat King will face each other in […]

We are all-too familiar with federal spending of our tax dollars that can be unnecessary and wasteful. There are basic areas of federal spending that are constitutional and necessary – defense, border security, the court system, highways, and disaster relief. Sometimes these types of necessary funding need to be increased. One area of spending that […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth flexed his Birmingham roots in an address last week to the Birmingham Business Alliance. He overviewed a wealth of legislative accomplishments during the 2024 legislative session and spoke to the opportunities that are being created for the region’s business community and residents. Ainsworth praised the strides Birmingham and Jefferson County […]

While back in state for August recess, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt visited with local and regional leaders at an Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) congressional luncheon last week in Guntersville to offer updates on his work in Washington and solidify partnerships at home.  Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spoke to the importance of being fiscally responsible while collaborating […]

John Wahl: In Defense of Our Republic

In recent years, a growing debate has emerged regarding whether our country was founded as a republic or a democracy. When asked about the form of government our Founding Fathers envisioned for our nation, Benjamin Franklin famously replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” But what exactly is the difference between these two forms […]

Monday night in Huntsville, Chairman of the Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, announced he’s running for the county-wide office in November. McCutcheon was appointed in January 2023 by Governor Ivey to complete the four-year term of U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) upon his election to Congress in 2022. Although November will be his first time […]

President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate Greg Reed is blasting Vice President Kamala Harris over her immigration policies. 

Marshall had a one word response to the news that the man who was suspected of trying to bomb his office in February plead guilty.

During their three and a half years in the White House, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have consistently made the world a less safe place. Their time in office has only produced chaos on the global stage, and the safety and security of our southern border is utterly nonexistent. They have absolutely failed as leaders […]

Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky announced his resignation from office effective November 1, 2024 in an emotional speech following a meeting of the city council. McClusky, who has served the city for 16 years, said he intends to more time with his family and pursue new opportunities. “After long discussions and some even lengthier soul searching, […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday the appointment of Anthony Lowery as the new Baldwin County Sheriff. Lowery, currently the chief deputy in the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), will succeed Sheriff Hoss Mack, who is stepping down after two decades to lead the Alabama Sheriffs Association. His law enforcement career spans 28 years, including previous […]

The presidential election took an unexpected turn late last week when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his decision to withdraw from the ballot in red and swing states, offering his endorsement to former President Donald Trump. Although Kennedy and Trump differ on several key issues, Kennedy emphasized that defeating Vice President Kamala Harris is his […]

Governor Kay Ivey spoke at a crowded Chamber of Commerce event at Athens State University on Thursday. During her remarks, she addressed several topics important to Alabamians, including the ongoing statewide development of transportation infrastructure. “It’s so good to be back on the beautiful campus of Athens State,” Ivey said. “And what a great crowd. […]

As the 2024 presidential election draws closer, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz is under fire for misleading claims about his military service and coaching history.

The Harris campaign’s economic plan includes a national law against price gouging and excessive profits in the grocery industry. Are grocery stores gouging consumers and can price controls prevent inflation? Attributing inflation to a sector or corporate greed is dubious. As the great economist Milton Friedman observed, “Inflation is everywhere and always a monetary phenomenon.” […]

Over the years, it has occurred to me that the real governing in our state, and more than likely in every state for that matter, is done by the mayors. We have a reservoir of the best people in our state who are mayors. The mayor of a city is the chief cook and bottle […]

A 26-year-old from Irondale, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, pleaded guilty today to detonating a shrapnel-filled explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in February. Surveillance footage showed Calvert placing stickers on government buildings, including the Alabama State House, with phrases like “Support your local Antifa” and “Topple all hierarchies,” shortly before the attack. After […]