U.S. Rep.-elect Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) announced Tuesday his “full endorsement” of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid for the White House. Prior to his election to Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District this month, Strong received the 45th president’s endorsement. In singing Strong’s praises, Trump said the then-congressional nominee “was with us from the beginning.” In announcing […]

Four million illegal immigrants have crossed our southern border since President Biden took office in January 2021 — which is almost 80% of Alabama’s total population. The Biden administration publicly touts that the border crisis is under control, while privately demanding that the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) resign. But the numbers […]

Just weeks after her election, U.S. Sen.-elect Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is seeing her influence grow within the Republican Party and conservative movement. Alabama’s soon-to-be junior senator has been appointed by Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel to serve on a new GOP Advisory Council. The council, according to a Tuesday release from the RNC, […]

Gov. Kay Ivey officially launched her Inaugural Committee on Monday and named five individuals who will serve as its honorary co-chairs. They are among the most prominent and influential private sector leaders in the Yellowhammer State. 2023 Inaugural Committee co-chairs are: Mark Crosswhite: president, chairman and CEO of Alabama Power Jimmy Parnell: president, chairman and […]

The accuser in the Aug. 16 incident involving former State Rep. Perry Hooper Jr. (R-Montgomery) has requested the sexual abuse charge be dismissed. Hooper was indicted last week. In a statement released by Alexander City attorney Dianne James Davis, the woman said “a sincere public apology” from Hooper would suffice. “I have asked that any […]

Farmers in Alabama, and the rest of the country, are facing challenges, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said in a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing a couple weeks ago. The meeting was  to discuss the 2023 Farm Bill. The bill will be used to fund programs to help farmers, rural communities, and federal nutrition programs. During […]

The House is back in session this week after a brief pause for Thanksgiving. We are in session for the next three weeks and have a few big things to accomplish, but I fully expect House Democrats to do all they can to ram through more junk in this lame-duck session since they have officially […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced Wednesday the promotion of Joshua Vaughn to vice president of communications and marketing. Vaughn, who came to BCA in 2012 as manager of graphic design and public relations, formerly served as director of communications and marketing. According to BCA, Vaughn has played a vital role in the business […]

Gov. Kay Ivey, reiterating her administration’s support for small business, has declared Nov. 26 as “Small Business Saturday” by official proclamation. In issuing the proclamation, Ivey highlighted the role small businesses play in supporting the state’s economy and encouraged Alabamians to patronize locally-owned businesses. “Not only do our small businesses bring charm and character to […]

Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced Wednesday his intention to appoint former State Rep. Mark Tuggle (R-Alexander City) as his chief of staff. For the past four years, Tuggle served as Speaker Mac McCutcheon’s (R-Monrovia) chief of staff. In announcing the planned appointment, Ledbetter described Tuggle as “an outstanding legislator” and expressed his excitement in partnering […]

Last week, a U.S. District judge ruled that the enforcement of Title 42, a rule that allows some migrants to be turned away the border due to the pandemic, be ended by Dec. 21. The judge sided with the American Civil Liberties Union and other immigration advocates who argued that it was not longer necessary […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has been a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates for members of the military, even speaking out about it on the floor of the Senate earlier this year. Now the senator from Alabama is backing up his talk with legislation. Tuberville is adding his support to two pieces of legislation, Preserving […]

Honoring Sen. Richard Shelby as a “staunch advocate for research and education,” the University of Alabama in Huntsville, along with Huntsville and North Alabama community and business leaders, announced the establishment of the Sen. Richard Shelby Endowed Chair in Engineering in the UAH College of Engineering. “Throughout his decades-long tenure in Congress, Senator Shelby has […]

Perry Hooper, a Republican activist and former Montgomery area lawmaker, has been indicted for sexual abuse, according to court documents reviewed by WSFA 12 News. Hooper, 68, was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Task Force shortly after an incident allegedly took place Aug. 16 at the 100 block of Commerce Street in downtown […]

While the GOP was unable to secure a majority in the U.S. Senate after the midterm elections, they still were able to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives. As a result, many are predicting gridlock because they don’t expect the two parties to agree on most issues. Monday on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program,” […]

This month, the state Department of Education released its list of failing schools for 2022. The number of schools with a failing grade increased by four, bringing the total to 79 schools this year. There has been discussion among Alabama lawmakers about addressing the state’s underperforming educational system, including from newly elected House Speaker Nathaniel […]

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday she is requesting a top-to-bottom review of the state’s execution process. Additionally, the governor has asked Attorney General Steve Marshall to withdraw the state’s pending motions before the Alabama Supreme Court to set execution dates for convicted murderers Alan Eugene Miller and James Edward Barber. Ivey has also requested Marshall […]

A group of congressional Republicans have introduced a resolution calling for an audit of American tax dollars sent to Ukraine. The resolution, authored by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), comes on the heels of Republicans officially clinching a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives after the midterm elections. Since the Russian invasion began, […]

Legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) would ban members of the Chinese Communist Party from entering the United States using B-1 and B-2 visas. The bill, introduced by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), would ensure no member of China’s communist regime can travel to the United States for vacation and non-official government business. […]

Canada’s Fraser Institute just released the 2022 Economic Freedom of North America (EFNA) index. The good news: Alabama’s economic freedom increased slightly. The bad news: we still trail three neighboring states. Economic freedom refers to freedoms to buy, sell, work, and start businesses. A free economy relies on “personal choice and markets to answer basic […]

With 45 days until the 118th Congress is seated, U.S. Sen.-elect Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is preparing to formally take on the role of Alabama’s junior senator. Britt participated in the Senate GOP Caucus elections earlier this week, during which members of the chamber’s minority party elected senators to leadership positions. SEE: ‘Spirited internal debate’: Britt, […]

Count U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) as an avid supporter of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid for the White House. In recent public comments, Alabama’s junior senator reiterated his support for Trump, saying he was “100%” behind his candidacy. He once again doubled down on his admiration of the 45th president while speaking with […]

Drew Harrell has been named the legislative affairs director for the governor’s office, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday. William Filmore, Ivey’s current legislative affairs director, has been hired by Troy University to lead its governmental affairs operation. The governor said Harrell, vice president of governmental affairs for the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), will help […]

Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he is running for president in 2024. He made the announcement at his Mar-a-Lago home just days after the midterm election. Wednesday, Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) reacted to Trump’s speech during an appearance on NBC News 15 in Mobile. “I think he did a great job delivering last night, […]