Since President Biden took office, there have been over 5 million illegal crossings at our  southern border, and more than 1.3 million illegal immigrants have avoided apprehension  at the border, according to Border Patrol sources. The extreme open border policies we have seen from this administration and Democrats in Congress have turned every city in […]

Alabama political leaders are criticizing President Joe Biden’s reported attempt to keep Space Command Headquarters in Colorado instead of moving it to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. Monday, in a report by NBC News, unnamed officials “close to the process” say the White House is actively seeking to “reverse” the decision to locate U.S. Space Command’s […]

Today the Legislature kicks off its 10th week of business. Only seven days will remain in the 2023 general session upon conclusion Thursday, the 23rd legislative day.  Here are some things to keep an eye on this week: Senate tempo With the General Fund budget resting upstairs in the Senate, expect action as their floor […]

According to a new report from NBC News, unnamed officials close to the process say the White House is actively seeking to “reverse” the decision to locate U.S. Space Command’s headquarters to Alabama, despite overwhelming government vetting that solidified Redstone Arsenal as the best location. “Biden administration officials have signaled privately to Pentagon officials and […]

John Wahl, the Chairman on the Alabama Republican Party, still thinks State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) should apologize for her “premeditated” comments against State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham). Wahl said this is worse than a legislator making a simple mistake. It’s an example of the kind of personal attacks that shouldn’t happen in our politics. […]

When Alabamians need surgery, especially on something as complex and important as their eyes, they should be able to trust that the medical professional providing their care is knowledgeable and highly trained. Yet Alabama legislators are now considering a bill that threatens to break that trust and put Alabamians’ eyesight at risk. House Bill 349 […]

Many of Alabama’s political leaders are speaking out about their concern over the current rush of migrants at the southern border due to the expiration of Title 42. While President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas say the situation is under control, the political leadership in the Yellowhammer State isn’t […]

The situation may be hundreds of miles away, but it was the topic of discussion Friday when U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville met with local and state leaders in Montgomery. As they spoke, the expiration of Title 42 continued to take effect with an impact on the southern border, the state, and communities across the country. The […]

The “Secure the Border Act of 2023” passed the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday, with every member of the Alabama Republican House Congressional delegation voting in favor of the bill. Republicans are pushing the new law as a way to combat the current crisis at the border, one that is being exacerbated the the ending […]

Gov. Kay Ivey is joining Republican governors around the country in pushing back against President Biden’s new Title IX rules. The policy expands the meaning of sexual discrimination to include gender identity that would prevent schools and colleges from protecting girls’ and women’s sports. The 25 members of the Republican Governors’ Association, including Ivey, sent […]

Legislation to ban Chinese citizens and entities from purchasing property in Alabama has been called discriminatory by organizations and lawmakers. The Alabama Property Protection Act Alabama passed Tuesday 73-23 with 6 abstentions in the Alabama House of Representatives and goes to the Senate for consideration. The Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at the University of […]

This was a big week in the Legislature for education and, in particular, school choice. With only 10 days of the regular session remaining and state budgets still to be authorized by their corresponding chambers – lawmakers are becoming increasingly focused on what’s attainable.  Advocates and lawmakers identified school choice as a priority going into […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville revealed a memorandum Thursday that could pose a problem for Julie Su, President Biden’s nominee for Labor secretary. The discovery comes after Su refused to provide the memo as part of her Senate conformation process. In the memo, Su, who at the time was the California State Labor Commissioner, told her staff […]

In a move to tackle Alabama’s pressing teacher shortage, Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) walked fellow lawmakers through a bill that promises to revolutionize the state’s alternative teacher certification programs. The legislation, which passed the House 83-20, would create a pathway for college degree holders to repurpose their education toward certification. The bill now goes to […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is fighting back against criticism suggesting that he supports “white nationalists” in this military. Sen. Tommy Tuberville appears to defend white nationalists in a recent interview by suggesting they should not be barred from serving in the military. https://t.co/HEwkhMEpio — NBC News (@NBCNews) May 11, 2023 The controversy comes from […]

A bill that would fund and formalize the 988 crisis lifeline into Alabama law received attention from groups making strong arguments about the next phase of its implementation.  In a hearing Wednesday, lawmakers and state mental health officials advocated for the expansion of in-person mental health services connected to the system, while others raised concern […]

Alabama might just have a delicious new state symbol – the Yellowhammer cookie.  On Wednesday, a bill moved forward in the Alabama House of Representatives to designate a blend of mainstay Alabama ingredients as the official state cookie. Rep. Reed Ingram, the bill’s author, brought students from Trinity Presbyterian School who coined the recipe to […]

While Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has garnered attention from the public in recent years — it also has the attention of lawmakers from Montgomery to Washington. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall delivered testimony Tuesday to the U.S. House Oversight Committee, saying ESG is a is a “threat to consumers and democracy.” ESG investing […]

After meeting at the White House Tuesday, it appears President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are still at an impasse over raising the nation’s debt limit. “The House has raised the debt ceiling and passed the bill. That’s why we had a meeting today. Everybody in this meeting reiterated the positions they were […]

Democrats in Alabama are making it known they do not support one of the school choice bills currently being proposed in the Legislature. Tuesday, the Alabama House Democrats posted a list of reasons why they are against the Parental Rights in Children’s Education (PRICE) Act, which would allow parents to get $6,000 in state tax […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would ban Chinese citizens and entities from purchasing property in the state. The legislation comes amid growing concerns about Chinese investments in the United States. The bill was introduced by Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) who said  Chinese acquisition of Alabama land could pose a threat […]

In the latest development of a falling out between ex-political allies, former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks couldn’t resist commenting about Tuesday’s federal jury verdict ruling against former President Donald Trump. Brooks, now Chair of ALGOP District 5 Executive Committee, took to Twitter to share his latest feelings. While the ruling does not impact Trump’s eligibility to […]

The state of Alabama is set to resume executions after the Alabama Supreme Court issued a death warrant for death row inmate James Barber. This comes after Alabama paused executions last November because Gov. Kay Ivey ordered a review of state execution protocol because of two botched lethal injection attempts. Now that the review is […]

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) are putting pressure on President Biden to negotiate with Republicans on raising the debt ceiling. The Republicans in the House, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), have already passed a funding bill that would increase the debt limit and cut future spending. “The House has taken […]