State Rep. Leigh Hulsey is working to pass a bill that would make it illegal for clergy members, such as pastors, youth ministers, and church leaders, to engage in sexual acts with individuals under the age of 19 – a statute that exists for school employees.  Hulsey (R-Helena) said the legal ambiguities that have allowed […]

It’s easy for the public to dismiss public servants and declare ‘they’re all the same.’ That’s simply not true. Alabama lost one of its more distinguished legislators on Sunday. Senator Jack Biddle III of Gardendale died at the age of 94. Jack was a mentor, a dear friend, and, quite possibly, the most genuine person […]

On May 7, 2024, former top Trump White House and intelligence community official Cliff Sims will release The Darkness Has Not Overcome: Lessons on Faith & Politics from Inside the Halls of Power.  The book will take readers inside some of the most secretive places in America – including Top Secret “doomsday” bunkers, the president’s […]

U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is rolling out a new campaign advertisement that features former President Donald Trump narrating a glowing endorsement of the incumbent congressman. “My friends, Congressman Gary Palmer has taken care of the people that he represents about as well as anyone can,” Trump said. “Gary is an America first conservative who […]

Presidents’ Day is a time in America when we remember and honor the leaders who helped shape our country. It’s a day to think about the values that make America great, like freedom and hard work. One important thing to remember is that the Founding Fathers believed in these values too. They wanted everyone to […]

On Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey spoke with Capitol Journal’s Todd Stacy about two of her most significant legislative priorities: Passing a landmark school choice bill and putting the question of legal gaming in Alabama back in front of voters for the first time since 1999. Gov. Ivey’s school choice bill will create education savings […]

On Saturday, all three candidates vying for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District spoke to the Alabama Republican Assembly asking for the influential conservative group’s support and endorsement. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is being challenged in the primary by automotive businessman Garrick Wilkins and insurance agent Ken McFeeters. Garrick Wilkins said he is […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a two-bill package Thursday to allow a statewide lottery, casinos, and sports betting in the Yellowhammer State. Part of the law is a constitutional amendment that will have to be approved by Alabama voters in the November 2024 general election. The amendment will authorize a statewide education lottery, traditional […]

Last week, we discussed the Alabama House of Representatives and highlighted the leaders in the House. This week, we will talk about the prominent members of the very powerful Alabama State Senate. To begin with, the State Senate is made up of 35 members. The body is overwhelmingly Republican. There are 27 Republicans and a […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has enlisted support from state attorneys general across 22 states in filing a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court that supported former President Donald Trump’s request to place a stay on his trial proceedings until the court can first rule on his claim of presidential immunity. Currently, Special Counsel Jack […]

On Thursday, most of the seven Republican candidates for Alabama’s Second Congressional District addressed voters at a forum in Montgomery at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Building. Former State Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) said that he has been married to his wife, Ruth, for 35 years. They have 5 children. “I served three terms in the […]

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) introduced a bill to prohibit the use of environment, social, and government (ESG) criteria when awarding public contracts in Alabama. Opposition to ESG practices has gained traction on the level of public policy in recent years, however, the issue is remains relatively unknown to the general public. ESG is […]

U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spearheaded a letter addressed to the Ambassador of Nicaragua expressing deep concern over violations of religious freedom in Nicaragua and calling for the release of imprisoned pastors. In December, eleven Nicaraguan pastors and other individuals associated with Mountain Gateway — a Christian organization based in Texas with missionary presence in […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said he’s glad the State Senate passed SB1 Tuesday and is looking forward to the House also approving the measure. The law would ban “ballot harvesting,” which means third parties such as political operatives and campaign workers who collect and submit absentee or mail-in ballots in exchange for payment, […]

The Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature is upon us. Though the only statutory requirement of our state legislature is to pass balanced budgets, there will be literally hundreds of bills considered and debated as our elected leadership moves through the session. It’s difficult for even the most seasoned legislator to remain focused on specific […]

In big news for his campaign to become the next Chief Justice of Alabama, Bryan Taylor today announced that Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s first National Security Advisor, and Veterans for Trump, a political organization funded by the Save America PAC., have both endorsed him. “I wholeheartedly endorse Bryan Taylor for Chief Justice of the […]

At a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Representative Barry Moore spoke up in support of Alabama’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters. He conveyed to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack that keeping American agricultural policy up to date is of great personal importance to him. “Farm programs and safety net programs are important to Alabama agriculture,” […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, chairman on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, called the Biden administration to declassify information about a “serious national security threat.” Statement from Chairman @RepMikeTurner: pic.twitter.com/OA9yJuEPlf — House Intelligence Committee (@HouseIntel) February 14, 2024 It is being reported that the threat has to do with Russia wanting to put nuclear […]

A two-bill package to allow a statewide lottery, casinos, sports betting, and a proposed regulatory structure to oversee it all passed a vote of the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday. Such a proposal has not been agreed upon by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature yet in the 21st century.  The first bill, totaling […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate passed legislation allowing local city councils and county commissions to remove members of their local library boards. Senate Bill 10 is sponsored by State Senator Chris Elliott (R-Josephine). “This bill deals with local library boards and how the members are appointed and their appointing authority,” Elliott explained. “In this instance […]

On Wednesday, the Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee met for a public hearing on the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students Education (CHOOSE) Act of 2024. The Choose Act would provide education savings accounts (ESAs) for parents of children to use in providing education services for those children. Senate Bill 61 (SB61) is […]

Sen. Katie Britt has brought forward legislation in the Senate aimed at protecting cadets who report sexual harassment and assault at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. “Protecting survivors of sexual assault and ensuring that all cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy have a safe environment to learn and train is of the utmost importance,” […]

Gov. Kay Ivey appears to have chosen her side in the gaming debate currently embroiling the state legislature. Ivey took to X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday to tell the state she wants voters “to have a say on gaming” in Alabama. Alabamians want to have a say on gaming, and I think they should have that […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville called for negotiation and diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine during an interview with Fox Business’ Larry Kudlow. “We need to get this over with for the American people, and for the Ukrainians and the Russians,” said Tuberville (R-Auburn). “This needs to be over, but nobody wants to talk about it.” […]