Twinkle Cavanaugh is no stranger to the Alabama Public Service Commission, having been elected to the commission in 2010 and then elected its president in 2012. Now, in her drive to be re-elected as president of the group, she picked up an endorsement from the Alabama Forestry Association. “During her tenure with the Public Service […]

A change in Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s Washington office has been announced. Michael Lowry, who has worked with Aderholt as communications director, will be taking over the position from the retiring Kerry Knott. “Kerry Knott has done an outstanding job serving the constituents of Alabama’s Fourth District,” said Aderholt (R-Haleyville). “Prior […]

Over the years, certain counties in Alabama have bred an inordinate number of governors and state political leaders. The three most prominent enclaves, historically, have been Tuscaloosa, Barbour and Cullman counties. In the earlier years of statehood, Tuscaloosa was the most heralded county. They have continued, intermittently, throughout the years. The most prominent senator in […]

According to a report from the Associated Press, Californian Gov. Gavin Newsom will be making a few stops throughout the South beginning in Alabama next week. Many throughout the country expect that Newsom could be gearing up for a possible presidential run in 2024. Upon his arrival, he is expected to meet with the state’s […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth believes now is the best time to cut the grocery tax, and is pushing legislators in Montgomery to get it done. Alabama families are paying 20% more for groceries than they did 2 years ago. Food outpaced all other household expenses except transportation. Eggs alone cost a third more than […]

Sen. Katie Britt called the Chinese Communist Party “our greatest geopolitical and national security threat” and said Friday that “everything they do is as our adversary.” To help counter this threat, Britt (R-Montgomery) has joined forces with Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) to introduce the “Not One More Inch or Acre Act.” According to Britt, the […]

Calling President Biden’s immigration policies at the southern border a “disaster,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he will be reintroducing two pieces of legislation that are aimed at countering the effects of the massive waves of illegal immigration. “President Biden’s immigration policies have created a disaster at our southern border,” said Tuberville (R-Auburn). “These two pieces […]

Republican members of the Yellowhammer State’s congressional delegation released statements Thursday night blasting the indictment of former President Donald Trump. It is the first time in American history a current or former president has been indicted. Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on more than 30 charges related to business fraud. He is […]

Sen. Katie Britt asked Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas if he was prepared to admit that there was a crisis at the southern border. Mayorkas was not, instead calling it a “significant challenge.” Britt’s questioning, at Thursday’s hearing for the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, specifically centered around President Biden’s […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers believes there will need to be significant investments in America’s armed forces to deter and combat the threats against national security. Rogers (R-Saks), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the opening remarks at a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget request. Chairman @RepMikeRogersAL delivered the following opening […]

The Lower Energy Costs Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. The bill aims to lower energy costs by reducing red tape in the permitting process while also boosting U.S. liquified natural gas. U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), head of the House Republican Policy Committee, praised the law’s passage. .@HouseGOP members are delivering on […]

Alabama is set to become one of four states to receive a portion of more than $353 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior. The funding will support coastal conservation and restoration projects, hurricane protection programs, onshore infrastructure projects, and activities to implement marine and coastal resilience management plans within the Yellowhammer State. Funds […]

“I will stay here till hell freezes over.” Those were the words of Sen. Tommy Tuberville on the Senate floor Thursday while defending his decision to continue to place a hold on appointments of general and flag officers. Tuberville (R-Auburn) said he is enforcing the holds to keep the Pentagon from enacting a policy that […]

Concerned that illegal immigrants may receive federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore questioned Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack during a hearing Tuesday. Moore (R-Troy) said it was possible millions of illegal immigrants are receiving or will receive taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits. Moore asked Vilsack if he was concerned that the burden could […]

The Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives has put forward legislation that they say will help lower energy costs in America. The Lower Energy Costs Act aims to lower energy costs by reducing red tape in the permitting process while also boosting U.S. liquified natural gas. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) promoted the […]

Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby was killed in the line of duty Tuesday, while Officer Albert Morin remains in critical condition. Juan Robert Laws was taken into custody after a standoff with police. He is being charged with capital murder of a law enforcement officer. Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town reacted to the news Wednesday […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said U.S. Marshals were instructed against making arrests during protests last year in front of the homes of Supreme Court justices. Britt (R-Montgomery) made the statement Tuesday while questioning Attorney General Merrick Garland about the Department of Justice’s role in protecting the homes of US Supreme Court justices. The issue was […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) filed SB86 to serve as the legislative vehicle for Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed tax rebate. It offers one of the first official, on-paper looks at the logistics of her proposal – which will ultimately be decided by the Legislature. Here are the details: A one-time rebate not subject to Alabama […]

Pre-filed legislation within the Alabama House will aim to further educate Alabama’s coaches on the signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest in their athletes and how to react properly should a situation arise. The bill, called the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act, will be introduced and sponsored by State Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-Opelika). Gray, who […]

In 1975, the Alabama Legislature created the Alabama Certificate of Need (CON) Review Board with the authority to accept or deny certain health care providers’ applications to offer or expand various services. Alabama’s CON approval process is overseen by a nine-member board under the State Health Planning & Development Agency. Alabama law requires the panel […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt directed a question today to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall – a question that many Alabamians would also probably like to ask themselves. “Mr. Secretary, let me address this to you,” said Aderholt (R-Haleyville) during a hearing with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. “There are some rumors out there that the […]

Since Congress controls the federal government’s purse strings, one of our primary responsibilities is holding hearings and meetings with officials from the President’s administration so we can ensure they are doing their job properly and being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Last week, two of my Appropriations subcommittees held hearings with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen […]

For all of my adult life, politicians in Montgomery have talked about the need to remove the state sales tax from groceries, but they always find excuse after excuse that prevents them from actually doing it. The potential loss of budget revenue, the false claims that replacement taxes must be passed, and the looming threat […]

MONTGOMERY — On the state level, economic development has a lot in common with competitive sports: Alabama is up against other states and the playbook matters. Before the Alabama Jobs Act and the Growing Alabama Credit was signed into law in 2015, the state had limited incentive options to attract and secure industry developments. Local […]