Last spring, the Alabama Legislature passed the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Act with a unanimous vote in the Senate and a supermajority in the House.  The program was established to provide loans to eligible institutions experiencing financial hardship that could lead to closure. The leadership of both houses, everyone engaged in […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said when it comes to gambling in Alabama, the first priority of lawmakers needs to be enforcement against facilities acting illegally. The debate over gambling continues in the Legislature as the House is set to look at a bill that was recently passed by the Senate. The Senate bill ended […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is defending his support for legislation that bans the TikTok social media app in the U.S. if it’s not sold from its current ownership. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would ban the app nationwide if the Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd. refuses to divest its […]

At a campaign rally outside of Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spent some time reflecting on the 2022 Alabama U.S. Senate race and commending the winner of that election, Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), for her performance in the official GOP response to the 2024 State of the Union address. “Katie […]

There were very few surprises in our March 5 primary results.  Since we are essentially a one-party Republican state when it comes to presidential, national, and statewide politics, most of the action was in the GOP Primary. The big winners were Donald Trump, Barry Moore and Sarah Stewart. As expected, Donald Trump trounced all his […]

On Thursday, the Autauga-Prattville Public Library board voted to fire embattled Library Director Andrew Foster in a special called meeting for sharing internal emails with the Alabama Political Reporter’s Jacob Holmes. Foster shared emails between board members and himself with a reporter for Alabama Political Reporter (APR). Those communications were published by APR on Monday. […]

Alabama law enforcement is about to get a welcome boost in the fight against illicit drugs and drug-related crime. Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency along with the state’s seven regional drug task forces will each be awarded a $200,000 grant. The individual grants are collectively worth $1.6 million. “Illegal […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) sent a large delegation of mayors, city council members, and local officials to Washington D.C. this week for the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference. More than 170 Alabama municipal officials attended the Conference in Washington from March 9 through 13. Over 2,500 elected and appointed city, town […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined his fellow Senate Republicans in co-sponsoring a Congressional Review Act resolution Thursday. The resolution is part of an attempt to block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing a new rule which tightens National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter standards. Last month, Tuberville led 30 Senate […]

Alabama’s catfish farmers have reeled in a big win, thanks to the efforts of Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville (R-Auburn), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said Friday the Biden Administration reversed its decision to reduce an anti-dumping duty Vietnam-owned/operated producers. “This announcement is great news for Alabama’s catfish farmers,” said Tuberville. “Alabama is the […]

The Alabama Legislature has been in session for fifteen legislative days, marking the midpoint of the 2024 legislative session. Alabamians work hard each day to provide for their families, and they deserve results from their elected officials. Before the 2024 legislative session began, Alabama Senate Republicans outlined a vision of legislative priorities we would accomplish […]

Since 2021, the NCAA has allowed its student athletes to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights. While universities are not permitted to directly pay players — athletes can be compensated by boosters, companies, and other third parties. Oftentimes, this compensation is distributed by “collectives” that have no direct affiliation with schools.  Despite […]

Alabama State Sen. Chris Elliott reacted to the controversy unfolding at Space Camp in Huntsville where parents have complained that a biological male, and self-identified transgender individual, was employed as a team lead and hall monitor who has access to female dormitories. Thursday on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program,” Elliott (R-Josephine) said, as state lawmakers continue […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth drew attention to significant errors made by CNN that have since been corrected and walked back by the outlet. What Ainsworth calls “dishonest” reporting has been viewed by many as a coordinated attempt to smear U.S. Senator Katie Britt after she delivered the official GOP response to the 2024 State of […]

The Alabama Democratic Party has seemed to revel in controversy on social media in recent months, attracting condemnation from the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish groups after the account trivialized the Holocaust — not once, but twice. Now, the organization says it hopes leave the platform completely in the near future. On Wednesday, Alabama Democrats posted a […]

The Alabama Big 10 Mayors announced their support for a proposal awaiting the Alabama Legislature to increase the criminal penalties for firing into occupied homes, businesses, vehicles, rail cars, and other buildings from a Class B felony to a Class A felony. The current proposal, HB174, is currently waiting for a full vote of the […]

According to detailed reporting, CNN was forced to correct a story after facing accusations of launching a “smear” campaign against U.S. Senator Katie Britt. In the official GOP response to the 2024 State of the Union, Britt (R-Montgomery), referenced the tragic story of a sex trafficking victim, Karla Jacinto, to highlight a comorbid immigration and […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules on Tuesday regarding election administration and integrity. Since entering office a little over a year ago, Allen has placed high priority on ensuring fair and accountable elections. “Voter registration and voter file maintenance are the foundation of election integrity,” said Allen. […]

Over the weekend, the Mid-Alabama Republican Club hosted state lawmakers to offer an update on the 2024 legislative session, currently on a week-long break. State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) said that he opposed House version of the gambling legislation received by the Senate, believes their revisions were productive, and ultimately thinks some form of […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduced legislation Tuesday night that she believes will prevent more innocent victims being killed by illegal immigrants. Britt (R-Montgomery) was joined by Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in putting forward the Laken Riley Act, named after the 22-year-old college nursing student recently killed on the campus of the University of Georgia by an […]

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would ban the social media app TikTok nationwide if the Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd. refuses to divest its stake in the company. HR7521 passed by a vote of 352-65 with only one member of the Alabama congressional delegation voting against the measure. Lawmakers who […]

Former Green Bay Packers and current New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has never been afraid to use his platform to discuss political beliefs ranging from vaccinations to Jeffery Epstein’s client list. Rodgers has never shown a full-fledged interest in the political arena — until now. Circling the internet on Tuesday, and as first reported […]

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville was asked about the NIL roundtable hosted by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) attended by Nick Saban and Greg Byrne. Tuberville (R-Auburn) and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (R-WV) teamed up on their own legislation in 2023 to begin addressing the regulatory challenges posed by by Name, Image, and Likeness […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt announced that as a result of U.S. lawmakers passing several Fiscal Year 2024 budgets, Alabama will see an additional $786 million in investment, with $232 million of that sum being secured directly by Britt. “As I have emphasized since taking office, my priority has been and continues to be restoring regular […]