Gov. Kay Ivey asked the Alabama Supreme Court this week to change a rule that limits execution warrants to a single date. “In several recent executions, last-minute gamesmanship by death row inmates and their lawyers has consumed a lot of valuable time, preventing the department from carrying out its execution protocol between the conclusion of […]

With debate on the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act continuing in the upper chamber, Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expressing frustration with the process and some of the Biden administration’s defense priorities. Last week, the House passed the NDAA by a vote of 350-80, sending it to the Senate. The bill allocates tax dollars to the Pentagon […]

As Congress attempts to pass a bipartisan omnibus spending bill to fund the government before the end of the year, Alabama’s retiring senator made sure it included a lot of money for his state. It was announced yesterday that top negotiators in Congress agreed to bipartisan framework agreement for a full-year $1.7 trillion funding bill […]

With Title 42 expulsions ending next week at the southern border, Republicans in Alabama’s congressional delegation are speaking out and criticizing President Joe Biden’s failure to secure the border. According to a report by Fox News, there will be there will be between 9,000 and 15,000 illegal crossings every single day once Title 42 expires. […]

State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), the Republican Caucus nominee for Speaker of the Alabama House, announced today the third round of intended appointments to head House committees. The appointments will become effective once Ledbetter officially takes the Speaker’s gavel after the chamber’s organizational session in January. Because Republicans hold a 77-member supermajority in the Alabama […]

Recently the Business Council of Alabama announced Helena Duncan as president and CEO. As the state’s largest business advocacy organization, BCA’s stated purpose is to aggressively represent Alabama’s business community. For more about Alabama’s newest CEO, her leadership philosophy and expectations for the future, here are “Four Questions with Helena Duncan.” During your 30-plus-year career […]

Paul Housel, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s (R-Haleyville) district director, is set to retire after 25 years of service in the federal government. In a statement announcing Housel’s retirement, Aderholt praised his longtime district director for his efforts in serving the constituency. “It is bittersweet that we announce Paul Housel, our district director, will be retiring […]

Gov. Kay Ivey sent a memo Monday to all agency heads announcing a ban on the use of TikTok on all state devices and the state network. The popular video-sharing social media app has come under increased scrutiny of late from national security officials due to its affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party. The federal […]

Former Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is expected to be released from prison in less than a month, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. Hubbard can be released as early as Jan. 8. In 2016, Hubbard was convicted and sentenced to 48 months in prison for felony ethics violations. Among the charges […]

After recently saying “I support school choice 100%,” Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is once again making clear how much he supports more of these options for students in the Yellowhammer State. Friday on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Ainsworth discussed school choice and other ways to improve the education system in Alabama. “I think you […]

Not wasting any time in her role with the Republican National Committee, U.S. Sen.-elect Katie Britt said the party has to “get on the same page.” Last month, Britt (R-Montgomery) was appointed by Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel to serve on a new GOP Advisory Council. And, as such, Alabama’s soon-to-be junior senator is […]

Every year for the past 60-something years, Congress has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which lays out our nation’s defense priorities for the upcoming year. I’ve written before about how important the NDAA is both for our district and for the United States, as a whole. Last week, the House passed the final […]

Allow me to share the stories of three of my favorite legislative colleagues. Two of these gentlemen are retiring from the Alabama House of Representatives this year, and one passed away in April. Representative Victor Gaston of Mobile and Representative Howard Sanderford of Huntsville are going home. A third legend and true gentleman, Steve McMillan […]

Chris Stewart has been named administrator of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday. The announcement comes as Mac Gipson, who has served as ABC’s administrator for 12 years, is set to retire at the year’s end. Stewart most recently served as deputy commissioner at the Alabama Department of Revenue, […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is blasting Democrats and his fellow Republicans over inflation and the poor economy. Brooks spoke with Accuracy in Media this week and discussed how special interest money corrupts today’s politics in Washington. “There is no way to know for sure why Washington so badly interferes with and mismanages the American […]

In the wake of WNBA star Britney Griner’s release from a Russian prison, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore said the swap was a major mistake by the Biden administration. Griner arrived Thursday in the United States after being released by the Russian government in exchange for Viktor Bout, a convicted Russian arms dealer. She had been […]

Last week the Business Council of Alabama announced Helena Duncan as president and CEO. As the state’s largest business advocacy organization, BCA’s stated purpose is to aggressively represent Alabama’s business community. For more about Alabama’s newest CEO, her leadership philosophy and expectations for the future, here are “Four Questions with Helena Duncan.” During your 30-plus-year […]

A pair of political veterans have been named Friday by U.S. Rep.-elect Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) to senior-level staff positions. Strong announced that Payne Griffin, who has served in policy roles since 2014 in Congress and with the Trump administration, will serve as Strong’s chief of staff in Washington. Dylan Smith, editor of Yellowhammer News, has […]

The most conservative Legislature in the nation resides in the Yellowhammer State, according to analysis conducted by the Center for Legislative Accountability. The organization, affiliated with the American Conservative Union (ACU), ranked the Alabama Legislature as being the most favorable to conservatism in the entire union. According to the study, 74% of all votes cast […]

U.S. Rep.-elect Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) announced his congressional transition committee Thursday as he prepares to take office Jan. 3. The 20-member committee will be chaired by Joey Ceci, president of Huntsville-based Breland Companies. Ceci has long been involved in local politics and government. He haspreviously served as the Commerce, Transportation and Legislative director for the […]

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 350-80 Thursday to approve the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The must-pass legislation, which outlines how tax dollars will be allocated to the Pentagon, holds a price tag of $847 billion. As the lead Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) issued a stark warning concerning the nation’s dependence upon foreign adversaries for critical minerals. According to federal data, the United States imports 100% of its supply of 14 of the 35 minerals defined by the Department of Interior as being critical to the nation. Much of this foreign supply is […]

Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham took a shot at Dr. Morissa Ladinsky, a UAB associate professor of pediatrics, who made insensitive comments about a trans child’s suicide. Ingraham opened her Wednesday night monologue of “The Ingraham Angle” with a theme suggesting that “militant gender fanatics are coming for your kids.” The Fox News primetime host […]

A newly elected state representative says he believes one of the top issues for him is school choice. State Rep.-elect Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) represents District 7 after defeating incumbent Proncey Robertson (R-Mount Hope) in the Republican primary, and then winning the November general election with more than 75% of the vote. Yarbrough recently discussed why […]