Fresh polling shows U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville issuing another beatdown against former Democrat U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) in a hypothetical 2026 matchup for Governor of Alabama. According to a memo from Cygnal, one of the nation’s top polling firms, Tuberville (R-Auburn) leads Jones 53% to 34% among likely 2026 general election voters. “Former […]

As redistricting legal battles continue to play out across Alabama’s local, state and federal levels, a final ruling has been issued to settle the question of which remedial map would be imposed on state legislative district lines – now less than 200 days until the 2026 primary elections.  On Monday, U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco […]

 Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron is free to run for office; he may even be the next lieutenant governor, but the guy wasn’t even registered to vote before this year. The path to winning this race is clearly evident, but he is actively turning down interviews and not taking questions. The media and political […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in his bid for lieutenant governor, citing his long record in public service and support for Alabama’s timber industry. Allen, the state’s 54th secretary of state since 2023, previously served one term in the Alabama House of Representatives and nearly a decade as […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is stepping into the fight over the future of Alabama Public Television in a letter issued today, urging the board that oversees the network to slow down, follow the law, and listen to Alabama voters before making any move to cut ties with PBS. Ivey made it clear to the Alabama […]

State Rep. Randy Wood, one of the longest serving Republican members of the Alabama House of Representatives, announced he is officially running for re-election in 2026. Wood has represented HD36, including portions of Calhoun, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties, since 2002. According to Wood, he’s built a strong record of conservative leadership and dedication to […]

Recent studies report that 1 in every 35 children in this country have been diagnosed with autism, yet so much about Autism Spectrum Disorder remains a mystery. In a state with some of the country’s most prestigious medical research institutions, tens of thousands of Alabamians are impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and long for […]

Manufacture Alabama has announced its endorsement of State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) in the race to represent Alabama’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Manufacture Alabama is proud to endorse Representative Marques for his deep understanding and commitment to our state’s manufacturing industry,” said Manufacture Alabama President Jon Barganier. “Rhett has been […]

Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) is already looking ahead to what he expects the Alabama Legislature to be working on in the 2026 session, which is coming up in January with lawmakers returning for the final year of the current quadrennium. Gudger said he expects a busy session where they will address […]

Who won the government shutdown? Can Democrats make the Epstein Files a shield for their pathetic failures? Why is Doug Jones running for Governor and who asked for this? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for […]

ESPN’s College GameDay host Pat McAfee has one of the more popular daily shows in sports media, and this week, he had a very special guest join the program in the 45th and 47 President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. President Trump made an appearance this week on the Pat McAfee show, and […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) highlighted some important investments for his district in the Yellowhammer State that were part of the funding bill that passed and opened up the federal government. President Donald Trump signed the continuing resolution Wednesday night, formally ending the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Under the CR, most federal […]

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized his colleagues in the U.S. Senate for adding in a provision to the government funding bill that allows several senators to sue the federal government for spying on their phone records. The FBI revealed last month that during the Biden administration, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s team tracked […]

The Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama, which represents more than 300 franchised new car and truck dealers across the state, has endorsed Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in his campaign for the U.S. Senate. The support from ADAA adds to a growing list of business and industry groups backing Marshall’s candidacy. “Steve Marshall is a proven […]

It’s a shame Veterans Day isn’t every day. It’s nice to remind our veterans how much they matter, but, unfortunately, sometimes other interests matter more on the other 364 days of the year. Since the Civil War, Alabama has built a rich military history and a reputation for producing millions of America’s finest warfighters – […]

America stands at a crossroads in the debate over our country’s financial future and free-market innovation. This battle is centered around cryptocurrency, a technology with the power to create jobs, drive new industries, and expand opportunities for hardworking Americans. The choice before us is simple: will we embrace cryptocurrency as a tool of economic freedom, […]

State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) believes the U.S. Senate made the right decision when they added a  provision in the funding bill that bans some intoxicating hemp products. The provision was part of the Senate’s agriculture/FDA funding package tied to continuing resolution that ended the government shutdown. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) included language in […]

The Business Council of Alabama is bringing one of the state’s top political strategists in-house. On Thursday, BCA leadership announced they are thrilled to welcome Tim Howe as the organization’s Chief Advocacy Officer. Howe will help guide BCA’s strategic initiatives, support advocacy efforts on behalf of the state’s business community, and work closely with state […]

 If you thought the media and their Democrats have been adamant about getting President Donald Trump in the past, you haven’t seen anything yet. Now they aren’t even making ludicrous allegations anymore; they are just suggesting that everyone they disagree with is a monster. All emotion, no substance. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) thinks it’s time for Republicans to get rid of the filibuster to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda. Moore is echoing recent statements by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) who has been openly calling for his GOP colleagues in the Senate to abolish the rule. On Wednesday night, with U.S. House […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has thrown its support behind Katherine Robertson in the 2026 race for Alabama Attorney General. Robertson, who serves as Chief Counsel for Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, has held her current position for nearly a decade. According to AFA, her background includes serving as Vice President at the Alabama Policy Institute […]

UPDATE: 9:28 p.m. — President Trump has signed the measure.  Alabama’s Republican delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives hailed Wednesday night’s vote to finally reopen the federal government. It now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. They ended the “Schumer shutdown” while the state’s lone Democrat members broke with the rest of […]

U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) is standing by his decision to repeatedly vote against funding the government. On Monday, the Senate approved a government funding measure by a 60-40 vote, with eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus crossing over to join a unified GOP conference minus one. The U.S. House is expected to vote […]

A provision included in the spending package to fund the government will also help U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) get payback from the federal government for spying on him. The FBI revealed last month that during the Biden administration, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s team tracked the private communications and call records of nearly a dozen […]