A commission tasked with crafting a path to modernize Alabama’s workforce competitiveness has released what it calls a “landmark plan” — featuring a range of recommendations to reshape the state’s workforce development initiatives. The 21st Century Work Force Commission, created by the Alabama legislature in 2019 and led by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, is pushing […]

State Senator Wes Kitchens assumed his position in the Alabama Senate today after receiving his oath of office at the Marshall County Courthouse. This comes exactly two weeks after a special primary election across Senate District 9 in which Kitchens avoided a run-off and did not face a general election challenger. Kitchens (R-Arab) now represents […]

No member of the Alabama Legislature has crafted a gaming bill to be introduced at the upcoming session that starts in two weeks, but it’s going to happen and will be up yet again for voters to decide whether or not it passes. That became clear Monday when the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber annual Alabama Legislative […]

Senator Katie Britt has been a vocal opponent of the Chinese Communist Party’s attempts to steal U.S. technology and intellectual property. At a Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing last week entitled “National Security Challenges: Outpacing China in Emerging Technology,” Britt discussed the issue with Jamil Jaffer, the Founder and Executive Director of the […]

Political leaders across the state are taking the opportunity to push for more educational freedom during this year’s National School Choice Week. “This upcoming legislative session, we will put power back in the hands of parents allowing them to choose the education path that will best help their child thrive,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. I […]

Since Joe Biden took office, his Administration has been working around the clock to fundamentally change America’s K-12 education system so they can indoctrinate our school-aged children with their radical agenda and woke ideology. I’ve seen so many things out of this Administration that bother me greatly, especially when they labeled concerned and involved parents […]

It’s rare for political candidates on the local or state level to miss reporting deadlines required by the Alabama Secretary of State’s office. It’s more rare for the penalties from missing those deadlines to incur thousands of dollars for the campaign responsible.  Mandatory fees that stack up for missing reporting deadlines beyond a generous 48-hour […]

Candidates across the state have been denied access to appear on the ballot, in most cases, for failure to comply with Alabama law requiring candidates to submit a statement of economic interests form. This form requires candidates to lists sources of income and provide information about their household income and debt, if any. In the […]

Husband of Lindy Blanchard, former Trump-appointed U.S. Ambassador and Alabama gubernatorial candidate, John Blanchard, announced news about a political future of his own. In a message sent out to Republicans throughout the state last week, John Blanchard said he intends to seek the position of National Committeeman for the Alabama Republican Party. “As Lindy and […]

Conservative grassroots leader Dr. John Killian has endorsed Associate Justice Sarah Stewar for the office of Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Killian is a longtime fixture in the Alabama Republican Party and a mainstay community leader. “I know her character and her conviction,” Dr. Killian said. “I also know her record.” “I know […]

Liz Filmore is the first woman in the state’s over-200-year history to hold the position of Chief of Staff to the Governor of Alabama.  Sitting at her desk inside the state capitol in Montgomery, she reflects, “Being the first woman to serve in this role in this capacity is very humbling.”  “In most situations, the […]

The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Candidate Fund, formerly known as SBA List, bestowed an A+ rating on U.S. Senator Katie Britt for her advocacy in support of the sanctity of life.  “Katie Britt is an outspoken advocate for the unborn, and we could not be more excited to welcome her to the ranks of […]

In a letter to school superintendents, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth expressed strong support for integrating Bible-based, character-focused education in public schools. Ainsworth’s endorsement of LifeWise Academy, a national leader in this area, comes on the first day of School Choice week, a week of advocacy to encourage families to discover the traditional public, public charter, […]

On Saturday, former President Donald Trump won the Jefferson County Republican Party straw poll in a landslide. The event was held in Gardendale.  In the race for President of the United States, Trump came in first with 72% of the vote, Gov. DeSantis finished a distant second with 19%; businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.N. […]

This is a presidential election year. Our GOP Presidential Primary is our election in the Heart of Dixie. We are a one party state, especially in presidential races. Alabama is one of a group of states that will hold its primary early, March 5 to be exact. Therefore, we will be going to the polls […]

Alabama State Representative Laura Hall was first elected to House District 19 in 1993, and has enthusiastically served her state with an unwavering commitment to public service ever since. Throughout her tenure, she has tirelessly focused on education, healthcare, and community development initiatives. It’s no surprise that Rep. Hall is passionate about education — with […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong is continuing pressure on the Biden administration for refusing to enforce the law at the U.S. southern border. The Homeland Security held a hearing this week entitled “Voices for the Victims: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Mayorkas Border Crisis,” which was part of the committee’s impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary […]

Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, on Thursday sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, requesting that the embattled defense secretary testify before the Committee on his failure to disclose an emergency hospitalization that began last month. “When you and I last spoke, you promised full transparency […]

Lora McClendon and her career are a testament to the power of vision, hard work, and dedication.  McClendon had an interest in governmental affairs from a young age. She earned her BA in Political Science from the University of South Carolina and attended Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business where she obtained an MBA. After […]

Gambling is illegal in the state of Alabama, but let’s face the facts: our weak, confusing laws are not stopping Alabamians from participating or bad actors from profiting.  Over the course of the last year, I visited 21 counties and well over 40 illegal facilities and gained a first-hand perspective of what is going on […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer joined a group of fellow Republican legislators in issuing a no vote Thursday on a continuous resolution proposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) According to The Washington Post, Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) had originally reached a $1.66 trillion agreement to finance the government for the 2024 […]

Linda Maynor did not plan on being where she is today. “I really wanted to be a psychologist,” she said. “That was always my dream of what I wanted to do.” Maynor, the managing partner for Maynor & Stiers LLC, has spent decades in the political sphere fundraising, managing campaigns, and lobbying on behalf of […]

Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators warned the Biden administration of the disastrous economic outlook for U.S. catfish farmers and processers if it adopts a preliminary decision to reduce its responsibility over imported catfish from Vietnam. In a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the Senators said the administration should reverse a move […]

As an Alabama business leader and a proud American, I’ve seen firsthand the power of innovation and hard work in driving success. It’s from this vantage point of real-world experience that I over a fresh approach to rejuvenating our nation’s economy. Picture our economy as a classic car, a symbol of American prowess. Lately, it’s […]