Wednesday on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show,” U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) defended his decision to present a photograph showing an unborn infant grasping the hand of a physician during an in-utero surgery during a recent hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Palmer said the Democrats did not […]

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) joined his fellow Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee GOP colleagues in a letter opposing a new plan proposed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The proposal, called the Equitable Housing Finance Plans, was developed by federally-backed home mortgage companies and government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Freddie Mae and Fannie […]

The members of Alabama’s congressional delegation are expressing concern to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about how current supply chain shortages could affect electrical cooperatives and municipalities. Led by U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) and cosigned by U.S. Reps. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) […]

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that would designate areas within the 19 counties of Alabama’s Black Belt region as a National Heritage Area. Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham), the designation would preserve the region’s rich history and pave the way for enhanced funding and tourism opportunities. The bill passed […]

Gas prices have skyrocketed under President Joe Biden’s leadership, but he continues to blame others for the record-high prices. He has blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin, oil companies and even individual gas station owners. But now that gas prices have dropped a tiny bit, leaving them still up significantly in his term, he wants to […]

7. Pro-choice rally leads to 16 members of Congress arrested U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Alma Adams (D-N.C.) were just a few of the 16 total members of Congress that were arrested during a pro-choice protest. Capitol Police stated, “It is against the law to block traffic, so officers are going […]

After officially clinching the Republican Party nomination for the U.S. Senate, Katie Britt is receiving the formal support of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn). Britt defeated U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) 63.02% to 36.98% in the June 21 senatorial primary runoff election for the seat currently held by retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa). Asking […]

During a Tuesday hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) attempted to present a photograph showing an unborn infant grasping the hand of a physician during an in-utero surgery. Known as the “Hand of Hope,” the photograph was taken in 1999 by photojournalist Michael […]

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is now making its way through the Senate. Alabama’s congressional delegation voted 5-2 in support of the bill, with the only two members voting against it being U.S. Reps. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville). Brooks […]

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) recently presented its “Wright Stuff Award” to U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) for his career work in securing federal investment for the nation’s defense industry. Shelby, who serves as vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and its Subcommittee on Defense, has long advocated for and successfully increased funding for […]

The economy is clearly headed for a recession, and when it happens, real people are going to get hurt. Unfortunately, the folks who talk about money and politics for a living from skyscrapers in New York don’t understand the impact this will have on the everyday life of their audiences. CNBC’s Jim Cramer’s flippant reaction […]

7. Fauci needs to leave his job now Dr. Anthony Fauci is expected to retire by the end of President Joe Biden’s current term after working as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease since 1984. Fauci rose in notority during the coronavirus pandemic. The White House chief medical adviser has […]

Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, congressional Democrats announced their intentions to offer legislation federally enshrining the right to an abortion. This past week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills that would extend abortion protections well beyond what was afforded in the now-defunct 1973 landmark case. The “Women’s Health […]

Last week, Democrats refused to consider any legislation to lower gas prices, reign in inflation, or address any of the serious domestic problems facing this country. Instead, they worked around the clock to pass a bill to legalize abortion for all nine months of pregnancy. This bill, the so-called “Women’s Health Protection Act,” is radical […]

A clear message was delivered by the results of the 2022 primary and runoff elections. Alabama voters want political leaders who support a pro-jobs agenda for the Yellowhammer State. The Business Council of Alabama (BCA), working through its political affiliate ProgressPAC, endorsed more than 120 candidates leading up to the 2022 primary elections. All three […]

Trade associations can display political prowess through various means. This can be expressed in the form of campaign finance, fundraising capability, successful lobbying efforts, grassroots deployment, among other methods. For the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA), the state’s most prominent landowner and timber industry advocacy organization, its influence in the U.S. Senate race was exhibited most […]

Last week, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) joined with 56 of his Republican colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives, calling on President Joe Biden to “rescind” his recent executive order on abortion. Biden’s order was made in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. According to the White House fact sheet, the […]

I’m naïve, but I’d like to think people on both sides of the abortion issue would like for there to never need to be another one – ever! We could agree that prevention is better than abortion. I would hope so. Yet there’s a doctor in California who wants to establish a $20 million floating […]

The 2022 primary election cycle saw great success for University of North Alabama (UNA) graduates. Multiple alumni of the institution secured their respective parties’ nominations and advanced to November’s general election in their bids for federal and state offices. In a release touting the candidates’ electoral success, UNA president Dr. Ken Kitts praised the individuals […]

A special meeting of the Alabama Ethics Commission was held this past Wednesday, during which members debated whether or not the body had an obligation to disclose certain evidence to individuals under investigation for violating state ethics law. Nearly six decades ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that an accused party had the right to […]

7. Monkeypox found in Alabama There have been two cases of monkeypox diagnosed in Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), with each case in Mobile and Jefferson County. There are only about 1,470 cases officially diagnosed nationally. Mobile County Health Department epidemiologist Dr. Rendi Murphree said, “The patient had no known […]

Major League Baseball’s moving the 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta over Georgia’s new voting law symbolizes businesses’ new willingness to take sides on political issues, typically the progressive side. Businesses previously avoided offending potential customers or employees. Selling to both Republicans and Democrats maximizes profit! Vivek Ramaswamy explores the causes and consequences of “woke” business […]

State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) announced on Thursday that he would not seek another term as chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. Democrats will elect a new party chair during their organizational meeting on August 13 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), according to Alabama Media Group. England was elected as the minority party’s chair […]

William Boyd, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Alabama, has been claiming that there had been voter suppression against minorities in the Yellowhammer State. Tuesday, Boyd posted on Twitter about what he called “the discrepancy between the # of eligible Black voters reported by AL & the same # reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.” […]