State Rep. Rhett Marques announced on Tuesday that his campaign has raised more than $500,000 since he first launched his bid to become Alabama’s next Republican congressman in August. Marques, who is running for the 1st District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, launched his campaign less than two months ago. “I am […]

The U.S. Supreme Court hears Louisiana v. Callais today, a blockbuster Voting Rights Act case that could reset the rules for drawing political maps, directly affecting Alabama’s ongoing and future redistricting battles. Currently, Alabama is either under federal order, or active litigation related to the Voting Rights Act on the local, state, and federal levels […]

Federal, state and local leaders will gather Thursday afternoon at Tombigbee Electric Cooperative’s headquarters to celebrate a milestone nearly nine years in the making: the completion of more than 4,200 miles of fiber delivering reliable, high-speed internet to homes and businesses across eight rural Northwest Alabama counties. The Freedom Fiber-branded network was built by Tombigbee’s […]

This past week, Alabama was shaken by a tragic shooting in downtown Montgomery. What should have been a normal weekend full of college football and gathering with friends turned into a nightmare for families who lost loved ones to senseless violence. As a father and someone who calls this state home, I grieve with those […]

A strong conservative congressman and close ally of President Donald Trump is showing his support for one of the candidates in the race to be Alabama’s next U.S. Senator in 2026. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), founding Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, endorsed U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. […]

On May 3, 2018, I stood in a warehouse at Tombigbee Electric Cooperative in Hamilton, Alabama, alongside Governor Kay Ivey and then–Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, to announce to Alabama and the rest of America the creation of the USDA’s ReConnect Program. That day marked the start of a new chapter in connecting rural America […]

The Auburn Tigers on Saturday night lost what was a controversial game filled with moments that Tigers fans were rightfully upset with the officials about. While most attention centered on the halftime fumble/no-fumble, a second-half moment from Kirby Smart also stirred controversy: he appeared to call timeout but wasn’t charged, saying he was alerting officials […]

In all of my life, I have never witnessed so much public excitement, enthusiasm, and anticipation about a governor’s race, especially one that is still eight months away. Even more interesting is the fact that there is only one major candidate running, and if we are lucky and truly blessed, he may march straight into […]

The Alabama Forestry Association announced its endorsement of Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter in their upcoming 2026 re-election campaigns. Pro Tem Gudger (R-Cullman), who was first elected to the Alabama Senate in 2018 and won reelection unopposed in 2022, currently serves as President Pro Tempore after […]

Israel Legislative Caucus House Co-Chairs Phillip Ensler and David Faulkner are praising President Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace plan and the release of remaining hostages that were taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023. “Baruch Hashem — thank God — that the remaining living hostages taken over two years ago by the terrorist group Hamas are […]

Last Thursday, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board raised its bailment fee from 72 cents to $1 per case. After delaying a vote on the issue scheduled for September, the three-person board unanimously approved the fee increase. Liquor stores will now pay a higher rate to store cases of their product in an ABC […]

I was first elected to the Alabama Legislature in 1982. George Wallace had been elected to his last term as governor that year. Therefore, my first term as a legislator was Wallace’s final and fifth term as governor. I had met Wallace during his first term as Governor in 1963. I was a 12-year-old Legislative […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr took aim at Montgomery city leadership and their response to rising crime during a Friday morning segment on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show,” criticizing Mayor Steven Reed over what he called the city’s failure to maintain law and order. With the recent deadly weekend in Montgomery, Orr responded to questions about […]

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl turned heads on Thursday at an Eastern Shore Republican Women’s congressional candidate forum when he said Donald Trump is soon to be a “lame duck” president. Carl, who is running to win back his old U.S. House seat, told the politically involved crowd that, if elected, he’d return to key […]

Alabama’s trucking industry is one of the most critical engines of our economy. Every day, professional drivers deliver the goods that keep store shelves stocked, factories running, and communities thriving. In Alabama alone, more than 130,000 people work in trucking, and the industry supports families in every corner of our state. Trucking is not just […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) blasted cell phones providers on Thursday for handing over phone records of GOP Senators to the Biden administration. The FBI revealed earlier this week that Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team tracked the private communications and call records of nearly a dozen GOP lawmakers, including Tuberville. Tuberville, who is also a […]

There is an open seat for the U.S. House of Representatives across the nine South Alabama counties of Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. Rather than running for a comfortable re-election bid, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is seeking the open seat for the U.S. Senate being left by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in 2026, who […]

Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation is lauding the agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza. Israel began it’s war against the terrorists in Gaza after over 1,200 people brutally killed by Hamas in Israel on October 7th, 2023. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) criticized his colleagues on the other side of aisle for continuing to vote against funding the federal government. The government shut down continued into it’s ninth day on Thursday as a majority of Democrats in the Senate again voted against a continuing resolution that would re-open the government. Strong discussed […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt discussed the ongoing government shutdown on ABC News yesterday, in which she blasted Democrats for failing to prioritize government funding and protect vulnerable Americans. During the interview, Britt said Republicans are prepared to work immediately to reopen the government, urging Democrats to return to the negotiating table. “Look, we’re ready to open […]

The Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama (P&CMA) has endorsed two of the state’s top legislative leaders, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, for re-election, They recognized their leadership and longstanding support of Alabama’s small business community, energy independence, and pro-growth policies. Representing more than 1,200 member […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) thinks Islamic extremism is still one of the biggest threats to America and Western Civilization. https://x.com/SenTuberville/status/1975953644593037453 Tuberville, who is also a candidate for Governor in 2026, took to the floor of the Senate Wednesday to call attention to the continuing threat from Radical Islamists around the world. “Mr. President, I […]

Montgomery Mayor Stephen Reed said he had a good conversation with Gov. Kay Ivey Wednesday about how to address crime in the city in the wake of the recent gun violence in Alabama capital city. “Thank you, [Governor Kay Ivey], for the conversation this morning,” Reed said. “Montgomery is committed to doing our part—and we […]

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a slate of 107 nominees from President Donald Trump, including two Alabamians tapped for key federal roles. By a vote of 51-47, the Senate confirmed Lynda Blanchard to serve as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, with the rank of ambassador. Blanchard, an Alabama […]