Last week, The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding Alabama’s redrawn congressional district map. The plaintiffs, including The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama, argued that the new map violated the Voting Rights Act because it only includes one minority-majority district. Friday on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal” Tish Gotell Faulk, the Legal Director […]

Remarks made by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) during former President Donald Trump’s rally in Nevada on Saturday sparked fierce reaction from left-wing media. During the rally, which was held on behalf of former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s senatorial campaign, Tuberville lamented what he asserted to be the Democratic Party’s inaction on crime. “I […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: Will the latest Alabama Supreme Court ruling against electronic bingo open the door for a lottery? Will the Alabama redistricting case before the Supreme Court modify the state’s congressional districts? Do Libertarians have a chance […]

For more than 100 years, political history has revealed without deviation when a Democrat wins the presidency in a presidential year, in the following mid-term congressional elections Republicans make gains in the U.S. House of Representatives. That truism has become more pronounced in the last few decades. This history will be repeated in the upcoming […]

In July, the Biden administration announced federal dollars could be withheld from public school programs in states that fail to adhere to its progressive gender ideology. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced its guidance under the administration’s reformed Title IX policy, which would take aim at lunch programs for schools that bar males from […]

A large share of Alabama prisoners have returned to work after a week-long protest saw inmates present a list of demands regarding the state’s criminal justice system. This week, Alabama Department of Corrections spokesperson Kelly Betts said five of 15 major state incarceration facilities were still experiencing issues. “All facilities remain operational and critical services […]

Former U.S. Attorney General and Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Mobile), four years removed from public service, continues to sound the alarm over crime and illegal immigration. Throughout his two decades in the upper chamber of Congress, Sessions staked his claim as a border security hawk and an anti-illegal immigration hardliner. As attorney general during the Trump […]

Tuesday, the Treasury Department released data that revealed the national debt surpassed $31 trillion for the first time in American history. In 2020, the federal government spent $3.1 trillion more than it received, and in 2021 it spent $2.8 trillion more than it received. The budget deficit is expected to be close to $1 trillion […]

This week, the national left-wing immigration organization Boundless released a list of what it called the “Top 10 most anti-immigrant” senatorial candidates. According to their website, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt made the list for being “a staunch supporter of securing America’s borders, Katie Britt wants to build a wall along […]

As the U.S. House of Representatives takes its six-week recess, a member of Alabama’s congressional delegation is using the opportunity to hear from the local construction industry. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), as part of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama’s hardhat tours, visited construction sites Monday to learn of the industry’s impact […]

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday regarding Alabama’s redrawn congressional district map. The plaintiffs believe the new map violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting. During an appearance on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” Wednesday, former U.S. Attorney Jay Town said the court will likely decide to […]

The National Federation of Independent Business announced its endorsement for Alabama’s two highest-ranking elected officials Wednesday. NFIB Alabama PAC, which supports the interests of the state’s small business community, is supporting Gov. Kay Ivey and Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth in their bids for re-election. Additionally, the organization announced its endorsement of Attorney General Steve Marshall […]

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument Tuesday regarding Alabama’s redrawn congressional district map, which is being challenged under claims it violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The act, signed into law by former President Lyndon B. Johnson, prohibits racial discrimination in the redistricting process. Plaintiffs allege that the refreshed map, which passed the […]

Republicans of the House Armed Services Committee want answers from the Department of Defense about the continuing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for service members. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the members of Congress want to know why the vaccine mandate would still be in effect after President Biden said the “pandemic […]

Due to her passion for public service and unrelenting commitment to her constituency, State Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile) commands bipartisan respect from her colleagues in the Legislature’s upper chamber. Figures has not only shattered, but completely annihilated glass ceilings in her nearly 25 years of service in the Alabama Senate. To serve as a “voice […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Republican Jay Hovey in the State Senate District 27 race, the organization announced Tuesday. “It is an honor to be endorsed by some of the hardest-working people in Alabama,” said Hovey. “We share the same work ethic and the same conservative values, and I look forward to working for […]

A national left-wing immigration organization is sounding its alarm over Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt’s “extreme views” on border security. Boundless, a Seattle-based entity that opposes conservative reforms to the nation’s border crisis, recently released a list of its so-called “Top 10 most anti-immigrant” senatorial candidates. The list features candidates opposed to mass migration […]

Last week, a bill made its way through Congress which will enable states to continue small business grant programs designed to spur growth in innovation. In a statement, State Finance Director and Innovate Alabama Chair Bill Poole said the grant program’s reauthorization would allow for the “advancement of our already growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.” The bill, […]

Amid national economic instability and the state experiencing record revenues, Gov. Kay Ivey has committed to providing direct relief to Alabama taxpayers. In a Monday statement outlining the state’s financial health, Alabama’s chief executive said the state’s fiscal outlook was “very strong.” “Last week, we closed out the fiscal year, and I am proud to […]

On Saturday, the Senate voted for final passage of the stop-gap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. The upper chamber passed the continuing resolution by a 72-25 margin. While U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa), voted for the bill, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville voted against the bill, arguing it will only make inflation worse. Over […]

The Alabama Supreme Court delivered a major blow to illegal gambling in last Friday’s ruling in the case of State v. Epic Tech, LLC. The state’s high court ruled in favor of Attorney General Steve Marshall in declaring the operations of Victoryland in Lowndes County, along with Southern Star and White Hall Casinos in Macon […]

Last month, State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) announced that he’s pushing for legislation to strengthen penalties against fentanyl drug traffickers in Alabama. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, deaths from fentanyl overdoses are still rising exponentially. In the U.S., 56,516 overdose deaths were reported in 2020, a 56% increase over 2019. Friday on […]

Gov. Kay Ivey joined students from Auburn University and the University of Alabama on Friday to kick off the Beat Bama Food Drive and Beat Auburn Beat Hunger. During the seven weeks leading up to the Iron Bowl, the annual, student-led initiative unites the Alabama and Auburn families to fight hunger and poverty throughout the state. […]

Averting a government shutdown with hours to spare, Congress gave approval to a short-term funding package Friday that will continue federal operations until Dec. 16. The stop-gap measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives 230-201; the Senate advanced the bill in a 72-25 vote Thursday. Alabama’s congressional delegation voted 7-2 against the legislation. U.S. Sen. […]