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Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington has been elected president of the National Association of Government Labor Officials.

In Alabama, the congressional delegation has raised concern over supply chain shortages and how it could impact the state’s electrical grid.

Wednesday on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," Palmer said the Democrats didn't want to see the photo because "it's an example of personhood."

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.

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.

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.

Gas prices have skyrocketed under President Joe Biden's leadership but he constantly blames others for this fact.

There has been regular speculation that the abortion ban in Alabama would need modifications now that it was actually in effect in the state, and State House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) has asked Governor Kay Ivey to call a special session to make changes to the ban.

After officially clinching the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate, Katie Britt is receiving the formal support of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

Known as the "Hand of Hope," the photograph was taken during an open fetal surgery in which the 21-week-old infant was being treated for spinal bifida.

Brooks joined WVNN's "The Yaffee Program" Tuesday to explain why he voted against this year's defense appropriations package.

The Aerospace Industries Association recently presented its "Wright Stuff Award" to U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby for his career work in securing federal investment for the nation's defense industry.

CNBC's Jim Cramer's flippant reaction to inflation and a slowing economy shows a disconnect he has with his audience.

While inflation is costing the average American family $718 a month, President Joe Biden is taking a victory on gas prices falling by “about 50 cents a gallon,” as he posted on Twitter that this “saves the average driver about $25 a month.

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.

Carl: Misplaced priorities

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 […]

Alabama voters send a message by supporting ‘pro jobs’ candidates

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 […]

Katie Britt benefited from consistent polling commissioned by AFA from nationally-renowned polling firm McLaughlin & Associates.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) joined a letter calling on President Joe Biden to "rescind" his recent executive order on abortion.

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 […]

Multiple UNA alumni secured their respective parties' nomination and advanced to November's general election in their bids for federal and state offices.

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.

The story about a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, continues to get worse with every piece of information that becomes public.

Dr. Daniel Sutter: Making sense of woke business

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 […]