State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is pushing back against claims that his bill, SB 7, implements the “unfettered release of criminals.” Elliott’s proposed measure would push back Alabama’s mandatory release date for inmates to 2030. Gov. Kay Ivey’s office criticized the bill earlier this week on Birmingham’s ABC 33/40. “Let’s be clear about something: We […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is strongly condemning President Joe Biden’s support of a bill that would give illegal immigrants the right to vote in Washington, D.C. The D.C. City Council voted 12-1 last year to advance a bill that gives non-citizens the ability to vote in local elections. Britt told Fox News Digital that […]

Gov. Kay Ivey is once again showing her support for a sentencing law passed in 2021, which puts the early-release inmates under the supervision of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. “I will reiterate that under Governor Ivey, public safety will always be at the forefront, and she will always be an advocate for […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville decried the “Democrats radical abortion agenda” Monday on the Senate floor. Tuberville (R-Auburn), in the speech, said most Americans are in favor of at least some abortion restrictions. He also said Democrats are not using taxpayer funds appropriately and also using government resources to push forward their abortion agenda. “The Biden […]

Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt joined 66 other lawmakers from the House and Senate to oppose a White House plan, are asking the Biden Administration not to enact a proposed Income Driven Repayment rule. The plan, according to the lawmakers, would slash the amount of debt student loan holders owe throughout the country by […]

Last month, in his first official act in office, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen withdrew the state from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), something he promised to do while on the campaign trail. Allen defended his decision during a recent appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal.” “There are a lot of issues […]

On Friday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) introduced a bill that would abolish the Department of Education. The bill would instead provide funding directly to the states for elementary and secondary education. This week I introduced legislation to abolish the Department of Education, which has become a nest of radical D.C. activists masquerading as educators […]

A program that encourages companies to hire veterans has the backing of the governor and the Commerce Department. Gov. Kay Ivey and Commerce Secretary Fitzgerald Washington discussed their support with the Hire Vets Medallion Award Program. “We need our veterans in Alabama’s workforce, and as governor, I’ve made it a priority to connect their diverse […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has officially finished her first month in office. And, to say she had a productive first 30 days would be an understatement. Britt (R-Montgomery) is a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations; the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Britt […]

Despite passing a generous 2023 federal budget of $1.7 trillion, Democrats somehow managed to neglect our national election infrastructure, safety, and security. Now Republicans have the chance to pick up the slack — and support the funds — needed for our upcoming presidential elections. Not only is the $75 million passed less than one-fifth of […]

Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) led a coalition of her colleagues Thursday in introducing a legislation aimed at sealing and securing the southern border, cracking down on asylum abuse, keeping American communities and families safe, and ultimately ending the ongoing border crisis. “There is an unprecedented humanitarian and national security crisis at our southern border,” Britt […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, had a warning Wednesday about the state of America’s U.S. defense industrial base. "We cannot prevail in any conflict without a ready, strong, and adaptable industrial base." Chairman @RepMikeRogersAL https://t.co/0ZIzkNeQwu pic.twitter.com/HtXDlNuAtf — Armed Services GOP (@HASCRepublicans) February 8, 2023 “We cannot prevail in […]

President Joe Biden said he is still refusing to negotiate with Republicans over raising the debt ceiling. And, he is criticizing the other side of the aisle for not yet putting forward their own plan. During this week’s State of the Union address, Biden said “Next month, when I offer my fiscal plan, I ask […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) have introduced a bicameral resolution to nullify a Department of Veterans Affairs rule allowing abortion services. The two were joined by 65 lawmakers in both houses of Congress, including U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile). Filed under the Congressional […]

Republican members of Congress and the Senate from Alabama are criticizing President Joe Biden after his State of the Union speech Tuesday. During his address, the president discussed what he believes are accomplishments on the economy, while also calling on Congress to do more. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said she was “disappointed” in the […]

The chairman of the Republican Party of Alabama said the time is now for education reform in the Yellowhammer State. ALGOP Chair John Wahl is echoing Gov. Kay Ivey, who has made a priority of her administration to improve education standards in Alabama. Not only has she mentioned the need for more school choice options, […]

Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes the Biden administration should negotiate a deal to cut future government spending before raising the country’s debt ceiling. On Monday, Britt joined “Kudlow” host Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the debate over the debt ceiling. “When we look at this, you know, part of what drove me off […]

Tonight, President Biden will give his second State of the Union address to Congress, but let me save him the trouble: We’re broke, we’re woke, and internationally we’re a joke. After trillions in COVID spending, the inflation-busting Inflation Reduction Act, and foreign aid with little oversight, we are now $31.4 trillion – with a ‘T” […]

Members of Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation have criticized the Biden Administration over its handling of the Chinese spy balloon situation. A F-22 fighter jet shot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina Saturday after it had flown over the continental U.S. for several days. President Joe Biden said he gave […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has signed onto legislation designed to protect Alabamians and Americans’ Second Amendment rights. The bills are “Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act”(SHORT Act) and the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.” The SHORT Act comes in response to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) “Stabilizing Braces Rule.” This new […]

When the state approved permitless carry of firearms, Alabama’s sheriffs feared it would create a loss of revenue for their offices. Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced a program to help alleviate some of that lost revenue. Alabama’s 67 sheriff’s departments will begin receiving funds quarterly, the governor said. To receive funds from the Local Government […]

Thomas Govan announced he is seeking the Republican Party nomination for Place 2 on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in the March 2024 primary. The seat is held by Judge Chris McCool, who recently announced his candidacy for the Alabama Supreme Court. “As a lifelong conservative and experienced champion for justice in our great […]

Hospital margins in Alabama have dropped 79 percent since the start of the pandemic, according to a study by Kaufman Hall, a national healthcare and higher education consulting firm. As a result, some hospital leaders are calling on the Alabama Legislature to pass some kind of Medicaid expansion. “When I talk to business leaders that […]

The University of Alabama has adopted a pair of initiatives recognizing former U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby. The Shelby Endowment for Distinguished Faculty and the Shelby Institute of Policy and Leadership were approved Friday by the Board of Trustees. The endowment provides $100 million, allotted by Congress, for “recruitment and retention of exceptional faculty members in […]