Alabama’s congressional delegation allied Thursday seeking an increase in the federal cost share for the FEMA Public Assistance program. The letter from the lawmakers is in response to the deadly storms that devastated Alabama communities Jan. 12. Pursuant to President Biden’s approval of a major disaster declaration for the state, the federal government now covers at least […]

As the fight over the debt ceiling between the White House and members of Congress continues, both sides seem to holding strong to their positions. The U.S. reached its debt ceiling limit last week, forcing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to enact “extortionary measures” to continue paying the nation’s bills. Republican members of Congress believe any […]

The governor issued an executive order Thursday to promote transparency in the state government. According to a statement from her office, Gov. Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 734, “Promoting Transparency in State Government Through Enhanced Accessibility to Public Records,” delivering on her inaugural commitment to ensure state government works with even greater efficiency, accountability and […]

The continuing protestations by the Colorado congressional delegation against moving the U.S. Space Command to Huntsville, have been called a case of “sore loser syndrome” by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn). In the most recent action, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) tweeted Monday he may put a hold on six nominees to the Department of […]

Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Chris McCool is seeking the Republican Party nomination for an open seat on the Alabama Supreme Court in the March 2024 primary election. “My nearly three decades of legal experience as a lawyer, prosecutor and judge have reinforced my great reverence for the rule of law,” McCool said. “My […]

U.S. Sens. Katie Boyd Britt and Rick Scott reintroduced the Full Faith and Credit Act on Wednesday to address the federal debt crisis. They were joined by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, Mike Braun, Ted Budd, Kevin Cramer, Ron Johnson, Mike Lee, Cynthia Lummis, and Jim Risch. The legislation would ensure the federal government prioritizes funding for […]

This week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) expelled Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from the House Intelligence Committee. “It is my assessment that the misuse of this panel during the 116th and 117th Congress severely undermined its primary national security and oversight missions – ultimately leaving our nation less safe,” McCarthy said. […]

Alabama’s U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt joined 45 Senate colleagues Wednesday in introducing the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act to establish a permanent prohibition on federal funding for abortion. The bill seeks to correct 40 years of inconsistent policies that have regulated federal funding for abortion, according to Tuberville’s office. It would […]

Stephanie Smith has been named the Alabama Policy Institute’s president and CEO, it was announced today. She will succeed Caleb Crosby, who is stepping down as president and CEO after eight years. According to the API, Crosby recommended Smith as his successor. She has been a consistent conservative political voice in the state of Alabama […]

The Legislature had its four-year organizational session this month. It is exactly what the title states: They are organizing for the next quadrennium of lawmaking. They officially chose their leadership and adopted the rules for the two chambers. The 105-member House of Representatives and 35-member State Senate are elected for four-year terms – the same […]

It was a milestone moment Monday for U.S. Sen. Katie Britt. The freshman senator cast her first in the Senate – a “nay” vote on the confirmation of Brendan Owens to serve as assistant secretary for Energy, Installations and Environment in the Department of Defense. However, the Senate confirmed Owens in a 60-35 vote with […]

Calling the COVID-19 crisis “weaponized,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville called on Congress to end the emergency declaration and vow to never again use such dangerous lockdown measures “It’s high time we take a look back at the devastating impacts some of the federal and state government policies in response to COVID-19,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) said on […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining other states in questioning the ESG practices of two proxy advisory companies, International Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis). ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which Marshall believes goes against the fiduciary promises of those advisory companies. Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins 20 […]

National School Choice Week is being celebrated across the country, and many of Alabama’s political leaders are using it as an opportunity to call for educational reforms in the Yellowhammer State. While there already are some options for parents in Alabama, many believe it’s time to expand them and make them available to more students […]

The state’s top lawmakers were upbeat on the economy Monday at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s Alabama Legislative Update on Monday. House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter was optimistic about the economic forecast for not only Madison County and Huntsville, but Alabama as a whole. “Never in my lifetime have I seen our economy grow at the pace […]

Alabama’s lieutenant governor is re-emphasizing his support for more school choice options in the Yellowhammer State. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth took to Twitter Saturday and said, “I believe it’s time for real school choice that allows parents in Alabama to decide what’s best for their children.” I believe it’s time for real school choice that […]

As the debate continues among Alabama lawmakers on how the state should spend its surplus revenues, Gov. Kay Ivey is once again showing her support for a one time tax rebate. In October, the governor said she was committed to taxpayer relief due to the record revenues. “I do believe that some form of rebates […]

Though Alabama’s unemployment rate ticked up in December from November, the number of those employed reached an all-time high, the governor’s office said today. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 2.8%, up from November’s rate of 2.7%. The rate a year ago December was 3.1%. Last month’s rate represents 63,412 unemployed people. “As […]

Gov. Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 728 on Tuesday to “promote efficiency and accountability in the use of state vehicles.” “In 2017, I promised my administration would be open, honest and transparent. I recommit to you today: We will continue striving to make good on that promise,” Ivey said. “We will make much needed reforms […]

He’s still a congressional freshman but Rep. Dale Strong is sitting in some powerful seats. Strong (R-Monrovia) received three high-profile committee assignments this week: the House Armed Services Committee; the Homeland Security Committee; and the Science, Space, and Technology. “I am extremely honored to be asked to serve on committees that are crucial to the […]

Last week, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in the case of Groff v. DeJoy, which deals with the issue of workplace religious freedom. Gerald Groff asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on the matter after losing a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service in the lower courts. The postal worker had sued […]

According to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, The U.S. will reach its debt limit today. Yellen said “extraordinary measures” will be used to prevent default until the summer. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has called on Democrats to negotiate a spending plan that would cut spending and also raise the debt ceiling limit, but White House […]

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is joining House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) in calling on the Biden administration to send critical weapon systems to Ukraine that they believe are needed for the country to defeat Russia. “The current handwringing and hesitation by the Biden administration and some of our […]

Gov. Kay Ivey made good on her promise to begin focusing immediately on education in Alabama. Ivey signed four education-related executive orders Wednesday and also issued a memo to the Department of Early Childhood Education. The orders will be just the beginning of the governor’s efforts to lead Alabama into the top 30 states for […]