U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is recovering at home receiving care for “swelling of a facial nerve,” she announced. “While with my family in Montgomery this past weekend, I experienced a sudden onset of numbness in my face,” she said in a statement. “I was admitted to Baptist Medical Center South for evaluation. Doctors determined that […]

According to officials speaking to the Associated Press, the long fight over the final basing location for U.S. Space Command headquarters ended today with a decision from President Joe Biden. “The president, they said, believes that keeping the command in Colorado Springs would avoid a disruption in readiness that the move would cause, particularly as […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate are hosting public hearings this week around the state on the Farm Bill. Tuberville (R-Auburn), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Pate are providing an opportunity for those who will be impacted by the farm bill to offer input and […]

The saga that left residents of Hoover, people across Alabama, and audiences worldwide gripped in the mysterious disappearance of Carlee Russell turned out to be a hoax.  Last week, Russell was charged with false reporting to law enforcement and falsely reporting an incident. Each are misdemeanors carrying up to a year in jail. Russell turned […]

Seven months into Sen. Katie Britt’s first term, new polling numbers indicate she has a 33% net approval rating – one of the highest in the country, making her the most popular GOP freshman senator by a substantial margin.  A whopping 74% of Alabama Republicans approve of her performance, while only 6% disapprove. For reference, […]

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) expressed concern the Carlee Russell disappearance might get in the way of passing her “Ebony Alert” bill. Last week, Carlee Russell admitted there was no kidnapping that led to her 49-hour disappearance. “My client has given me permission to make the following statement on her behalf. There was no kidnapping […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said he’s not backing down on his military holds despite more criticism coming from President Joe Biden. The senator continues to block military promotions to pressure the Defense Department to end its abortion policy for servicemembers During the Truman Civil Right’s Symposium Thursday, Biden accused Tuberville of not supporting the […]

This week begins a four part series of stories surrounding Alabama’s most legendary colorful governor, James E. “Big Jim” Folsom. Big Jim Folsom was the epitome of unbridled candidness. Late in his second term, he had been on a week-long trip to the Port City of Mobile with his buddies, but he had to come […]

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, one of the biggest proponents in the Alabama Legislature for expanding school choice, is praising the governor’s recent comments on the issue. Last week, Gov. Kay Ivey told Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal” a school choice bill is already in the works. “My goal is for Alabama to be the most […]

State Sen. Tim Melson had a heart attack on a state recruiting trip to South Korea and is in critical condition, according to several news reports. The reports said Melson (R-Florence) suddenly collapsed in a coffee shop Thursday. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) administered CPR, according to WAFF-TV in Huntsville. Melson was transported from a […]

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified Wednesday at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the southern border. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, who sits on the committee, criticized Mayorkas during the hearing. The American people are tired of apologies — they want action. Under the watch of Secretary Mayorkas, our border has been wide […]

Gearing up for his upcoming Farm Tour in Alabama next week, Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced two pieces of agricultural-related legislation Wednesday. The first bill, the bipartisan-backed Farm Board Act, would make changes to requirements for representation on the Federal Crop Insurance Corp. (FCIC) board. The legislation would give increased representation on the board to farmers […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott is still not happy with the Alabama Department of Archives and History for hosting an LGBTQ+ event in June, but also made it clear that he’s not in favor of defunding the agency. During the special session this month, Elliott (R-Baldwin County) put forward a bill that would have taken back […]

Foreign investors such as state-backed Chinese companies are being treated as a threat to rural economics and national security with the U.S. Senate moving to crack down on foreign ownership of American farmland.  An amendment to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act introduced by Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) targets a focus on four nations: China, […]

Following a trend of sold-out events, the Alabama Republican Party’s summer dinner – featuring former President Donald Trump – is on track to join that same category. “The response we’ve received since we announced President Trump as our keynote speaker has been overwhelming,” said ALGOP Chairman John Wahl. “We expect individual tickets to be sold […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth said there needs to be some changes at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) because of the continuing traffic issues on I-65. Ainsworth took to Twitter Saturday to complain about more traffic jams Alabamians are seeing on the interstate and suggested ALDOT Director John Cooper is partially responsible for the problems. […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore said he’s not too concerned about the redrawn districts approved by state lawmakers in the special session. “It didn’t bother me,” Moore (R-Enterprise) told WTVY News 4. “I was actually relieved when I saw the map.” Moore’s district will be one of the most impacted from the changes as the black […]

With much made of the Iowa caucus and bellwether primary states that kick the nation’s presidential campaigns into full gear, Alabama is uniquely positioned to play an important role in the 2024 GOP presidential primary.  How early will voting start? The caucuses are slated begin weeks earlier than in the previous two elections — and […]

The biggest move yet to regulate and streamline Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for college athletes was announced today with U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn ) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) teaming up on new legislation.  Drawing from their experiences in college football, Tuberville as a coach and Manchin as a player, the senators have […]

In her latest effort to help Alabama “reach its full potential,” Sen. Katie Britt has pushed two bills out of the Senate Committee on Appropriations which will provide close to $112 million in funding for transportation and water infrastructure projects throughout the Yellowhammer State. “Our local roads, highways, and airports connect Alabama’s families, small businesses, […]

America’s border crisis is out of control, and it’s impacting all of us whether we realize it or not. Since Joe Biden took office, there have been more than 6 million illegal encounters at our southern border, and that number continues increasing every single day. It’s not a mystery why the southern border is absolute […]

As Montgomery’s Sanitation Department continues to grapple with delays in debris and waste pickup, many neighborhoods are reported to have not received services in more than two weeks.  Montgomery Public Works Director Chris Conway told WSFA on Friday that a lack of equipment and manpower have caused the trash pickup schedules to fall behind. “We […]

The chairman of the Alabama Republican Party criticized a report claiming that Alabama is one of the worst states to live and work. Last week, CNBC released its “10 worst states to live and work in for 2023,” in which the Yellowhammer State was tied with South Carolina for fourth place. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl […]

The former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is blasting Alabama’s new congressional map for not having two majority black districts. Gov. Kay Ivey signed off on the new map after both chambers of the Alabama legislature agreed on it last week during the special session. “The Legislature knows our state,” Ivey said, “our […]