The Alabama House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation Thursday approving a Newborn Screening Panel to check for genetic conditions in newborn babies. State Rep. Phillip Rigsby sponsored the bill after meeting a boy who has a rare genetic condition. The bill passed 98-0 and goes to the Senate. “This bill has the namesake for a […]

In the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s landmark decision last week to label frozen embryos as children, several political leaders and pro-IVF entities have responded. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said that IVF helps to start families. “Make no mistake — defending life and ensuring continued access to IVF services for loving parents are not […]

Last week’s ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that specified embryos created through in vitro fertilization are considered children, and therefore protected by the Alabama Constitution, is receiving attention from officials across state and party lines.  U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) expressed her support for the one-in-six Americans who struggle with infertility while remaining a […]

On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it illegal for protestors to protest in a neighborhood at a private residence. “This bill allows the locals to bring in whatever local ordinances they want which could be replaced with what the state bill does,” State Sen. Arthur […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is emphasizing that he stands opposed to additional funding to help Ukraine and that he views the U.S. partially culpable for the war unfolding in the first place. Tuberville spoke about the continuing war during an appearance at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington D.C. “We’re the […]

The Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee advanced the “What is a Woman” Act on Tuesday, which is a bill that defines gender terms to correspond with the scientific biology of the individual. Senate Bill 92 (SB92) is being sponsored by State Senator April Weaver (R-Briarfield) and will be taken up by State Rep. […]

Last week, U.S. Senator Katie Britt teamed up with her Senate colleagues to honor Future Farmers of America by unanimously passing a resolution designating February 17-24, 2024 as National FFA Week. After passing the resolution, Britt (R-Montgomery) said that the organization plays a major role in creating tomorrow’s leaders by giving students increased access to […]

On Thursday, the House Ways and Means Education Committee advanced Alabama’s landmark school choice legislation, the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students Education (CHOOSE) Act with a favorable report — sending it to a full vote of the House as soon as next week. The proposal would create education savings accounts (ESAs). Governor Kay […]

The Alabama Council of Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America applaud Alabama Representative Chip Brown for introducing the Veterans Access-to-Care Bill (HB197) in the House and Alabama Senator Andrew Jones for introducing the bill in the Senate (SB135) and urge the Alabama State Legislature to enact this much-needed bill as quickly as possible. […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama State Senate County and Municipal Government Committee voted to give a favorable report to legislation that would ban state agencies, public schools, and state colleges and universities from implementing or promoting “divisive concepts” such as critical race theory. It would also prohibit public institutions from maintaining a diversity, equity, and inclusion […]

As campaign ads sweep across screens in the home stretch of a bloody primary election contest between two sitting Alabama congressmen, Rep. Jerry Carl is calling for his opponent Rep. Barry Moore to “denounce the misleading television ads” being pushed by a group that Moore claimed he rejected support from in the 2024 cycle.  In […]

The Alabama Child Protection Act was moved forward by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. HB168, sponsored by State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) would make computer-generated child pornography illegal in Alabama. “AI-generated child porn is not a victimless crime,” Woods told committee members on Wednesday. “And this is a growing issue nationwide and I’m hearing […]

State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris) said he’s planning to bring up an “anti-riot” bill sometime this legislative session. In 2022, Treadaway tried to pass a bill that required mandatory jail time for people arrested under a new definition of rioting, but the law failed to make it through the State Senate. The bill would have […]

Last week, the Alabama Senate passed legislation to ban the sale or manufacture of fake meat-like products that are produced through culturing of cells in a laboratory. SB23 is sponsored by Alabama State Senator Jack Williams (R-Wilmer), who chairs the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee. The bill would prohibit and provide criminal penalties for […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama State Senate debated legislation that would exempt baby formula, diapers, and other select baby products as well as feminine hygiene products from sales and use taxes. SB62 is sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). “Under existing law, there are a variety of exemptions and exclusions applicable to state sales and […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee advanced a bill that defines gender terms to correspond with the scientific biology of the individual. Senate Bill 92 (SB92) is being sponsored by State Senator April Weaver (R-Briarfield). “I am here today to introduce SB92 which codifies which codifies the time honored definitions of […]

The governor’s plan to improve prison conditions cited in a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice has run into a pair of hurdles – time and money. Gov. Kay Ivey has made building two so-called megaprisons a focus of her plan to improve the living conditions for the state’s inmates. She recently told “Capitol […]

With a primary election coming up next month, the state is reminding Alabama voters of the deadline to apply for absentee ballots. County election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Feb. 27. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Feb. 29, Secretary of State Wes Allen said in a […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced today that the board of directors of ProgressPAC, BCA’s pro-jobs political affiliate, has endorsed Jeana Ross in the Alabama House of Representatives District 27 special election. Ross previously served as the Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, where she oversaw the largest expansion of the […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed a select group of legislators and leaders for the upcoming 2024 election cycle. On Tuesday, the group posted its “FarmPAC Voter Guide” detailing their support for candidates up and down the ticket. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said that Alabama FarmPAC endorsements are indicative of the grassroots nature of the […]

President Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate Greg Reed (R-Jasper) addressed a group of business leaders on Tuesday morning to share challenges, accomplishments and opportunities facing state lawmakers now in week three of the 2024 legislative session.  He commended colleagues for their approach so far in tackling key legislative priorities such as the Senate-led effort […]

Twinkle Cavanaugh has picked up another notable endorsement in her bid to continue serving as President of the Alabama Public Service Commission. The Alabama Republican Assembly, one of the most cohesive conservative groups in the state, announced its support of Cavanaugh’s reelection efforts. “Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh has been a member and strong supporter of the […]

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Rep. Barry Moore in the heated GOP primary contest in Alabama’s newly-drawn 1st Congressional District against Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) — now just two weeks away from election day. “Since 2021, Barry Moore has been a strong voice in Congress fighting for a secure border, fiscal conservatism, and the unborn,” […]

Over 20 years ago, Montgomery, Alabama’s economy relied mainly on state government roles, due to its capital status, and jobs from the Maxwell/Gunter Air Force bases. Other parts of the state had dramatically benefited from large manufacturing projects, such as Mercedes Benz locating between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Honda selecting Talladega, and Mazda Toyota planting roots […]