Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker announced on Wednesday her endorsement of Caroleene Dobson in the April 16 Republican runoff election for Alabama’s Second Congressional District seat. Walker has served in the District Three seat on the Montgomery County Commission since 2014 and chose to voluntarily term-limit herself by retiring this year after a decade of […]

Governor Kay Ivey recently signed the Parents Right to Know Act, which will give parents a better understanding of what is being taught to their children by requiring teachers to post their curriculum online for them to see. Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric G. Mackey weighed in, saying he was able to have […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabamians to register to vote before the upcoming April 16 primary runoff elections. “As Secretary of State, I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise this constitutional right,” said Allen. “I am proud to know that the Primary Election was […]

Mobile appears to be facing conflicting desires as the debate on how to treat public marijuana offenses continues. Earlier this month, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch announced ‘Operation Up in Smoke‘ to make it clear to residents and visitors of the port city that smoking marijuana is an arrestable offense — and officers will be […]

Childcare is an essential resource for Alabama’s working parents, yet the supply of quality, affordable, and accessible childcare is not keeping up with the growing demand. Currently, parents in Alabama make up 35% of the workforce. When parents have access to high-quality and affordable childcare, our employers benefit from reduced absenteeism and productivity loss, increased […]

On Tuesday, Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in a special election for the Alabama House of Representatives. District 10, which represents Madison and a small portion of Huntsville in the lower chamber of the State Legislature, was vacated by former State Rep. David Cole last year.  In 2022, Lands was the Democratic […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced some exciting economic news for the state on Tuesday. Ivey revealed that in 2023, companies from across the globe invested over $6.4 billion into the Yellowhammer State. She also said that the investments primarily came from companies launching operations in Alabama or expanding existing facilities. “We continue to make significant progress […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee and a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is calling on the U.S. Senate to take up and pass a law he says will cut government wasteful spending. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act Friday, […]

A Republican candidate in the upcoming Alabama House District 27 special election, Billy Ray Todd of Guntersville, was reportedly attacked by a woman while campaigning in Walmart. Todd said the woman was initially pleasant, but once the conversation went to politics, education – in particular, gender – she became combative and violent. “I’m out campaigning, […]

After a prolonged struggle to secure financial support, Birmingham-Southern College will officially close on May 31, 2024 after a vote from the 168-year-old university’s board of trustees. “The Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to close the College after a 2024 bill designed to amend the 2023 legislation that established the loan program on which […]

Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week. For those of us who are Christians, this week is a good time to slow down, spend time with family, and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for all of us.  Easter is a cornerstone of our Christian faith, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It […]

Voters in House District 10 in Madison County go to the polls on Tuesday to vote for their next State Representative. The special election pits Democratic nominee Marilyn Lands against Republican Teddy Powell. Marilyn Lands has made national headlines for her hard progressive stances on social issues in bright red Alabama. Lands has taken staunchly pro-abortion […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is calling on voters to maintain increased vigilance after his office received reports of a “misleading” and unsolicited mass mailing of pre-filled voter registration forms. The groups responsible for the forms, according to Allen, are the Voter Participation Center and Center for Voter Information. Both groups are allegedly run […]

Now over halfway into the 2024 state legislative session, Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed visited with Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal last week and shared excitement for efforts coming to fruition that address workforce development in Alabama. As lawmakers seek to streamline the state’s approach as a whole, they’ve proposed a range of solutions to […]

Every parent knows that raising a family comes with important decisions: where to send your child to school, what after-school activities they will participate in, or where you’ll take them to daycare. These decisions come at a significant cost, especially in an economy marked by Joe Biden’s soaring inflation rates. As inflation continues its upward […]

President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion funding bill Saturday that averted a partial government shutdown. The U.S. Senate passed the package of bills early Saturday by a vote of 74-24, after it passed the House Friday. Every member of the Alabama Republican House delegation voted against it. The Alabama Republican Senate delegation was split […]

As lawmakers continue to debate the issue of gambling, Alabama’s top Senator said he believes the higher chamber did a good job with the bill they passed. Earlier this month, the Alabama Senate passed a compromise gambling bill that is very scaled back compared to the version passed by the House. Senate Pro Tem Greg […]

The Alabama Legislature has used 17 of its 30 legislative days in the 2024 regular session. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) reflected on the accomplishments of this session with Capital Journal’s Todd Stacy on Friday. “I think this session is almost like having two sessions in one,” Speaker Ledbetter said. “We have got […]

The most interesting and paramount race on the ballot in the March 5 primaries was the one for the new open Second Congressional District. This gerrymandered new district was created by the Federal Courts to implement a new Democratic/Black District in the Heart of Dixie. The Democratic nominee will be favored to win this seat […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee took up SB232, which would enable the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to offer health benefits to its members and their families.  While ALFA currently offers insurance products such as life, auto, and rental coverage to members and consumers, under current law, 501(c)(5) nonprofit organizations and those […]

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.2 trillion government funding bill Friday, which, if passed by the Senate, will avert a partial government shutdown. The package of six funding bills passed the House by a 286-134 vote. The legislation funds the departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, and State, as […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its support for Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in the upcoming Alabama 1st Congressional District general election on November 5, 2024. Moore, according to the group’s leadership, has been a steadfast friend to farmers since first entering office. “He grew up on a Coffee County farm and graduated from Auburn University’s […]

The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to Oak Grove High School in protest of Oak Grove’s motto surrounding its football team, “God, Team, Me.” The motto, according to AL.com, is displayed prominently in the team’s locker room and its own team shirts as well as a separate bible verse being included on the […]

Elected leaders across Alabama continue to speak out against the Biden administration’s border policies after video of migrants rushing the border went viral Thursday. The video taken by The New York Post showed several hundred illegal immigrants rushing National Guard troops at the southern border in El Paso. According to FOX News, it was 300 […]