7. Abortion tourism is now a thing After the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) said that the state would be a “safe harbor” for women wanting an abortion. Hochul stated, “We’re going to get a flood of people.” She isn’t the only one. Connecticut Governor […]

“The world is run by those who show up.” This quote has been used to motivate everyone from athletes to business leaders, but it’s never been truer than when it comes to elections — especially elections with a low voter turnout. When only 13% of Alabamians turned out to vote in the June 21 runoff […]

The consumer price index rose yet again in May to an increase of 8.6% from a year ago, marking the highest rise in over 40 years. These new numbers are hardly surprising to most Alabamans who feel the effects of inflationary pressures every day. When we have to pay over $4.60 for a gallon of […]

During the waning days of the campaigns for governor and U.S. Senator, I received an inordinate amount of correspondence lamenting the outrageous, demagogic, disingenuous, negative ads, especially on television. The frustration can best be summed up by a thoughtful writer’s comments, “Steve, it is sad with all the issues we need to face in Alabama […]

The 2022 GOP primary election cycle placed on display the influence Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth wields in Alabama Republican Party politics. Alabama’s second highest-ranking elected official went unblemished in his endorsements of Republican candidates during the cycle, further solidifying his positioning as one of the Yellowhammer State’s most influential figures. Ainsworth’s endorsements in the most […]

The Senate District 27 primary election saga took another twist Friday morning as State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) announced that his legal counsel would support arguments presented by a citizen who says they were wrongly excluded from the voter roll. Whatley’s campaign, which appears to have been dealt a one-vote loss to GOP primary challenger […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall did not mince words in warning those who consider defying state law in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In a statement released shortly after the 6-3 ruling was announced, Marshall outlined that abortion law would now be decided by state legislatures and issued […]

The U.S. Supreme Court, on Friday morning, handed down its decision to strike down the landmark 1973 abortion case of Roe v. Wade. In the 6-3 ruling, all Republican-appointed justices voted in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade. Democrat-appointed Justices Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor dissented in the case. The court’s decision to […]

The U.S. Senate Thursday evening passed a bipartisan gun control bill by a 65-33 vote. The bill’s passage in the upper chamber follows a string of mass shootings around the nation, which prompted calls from the national left to implement stricter gun control measures. One of the bill’s most controversial provisions is the authorization of […]

7. No more vaping for you — Smoking is cooler anyway The U.S. Food and Drug Administration worked with federal officials to announce that certain e-cigarettes will be pulled from the market, specifically the brand Juul. Certain flavors of the product were previously pulled from shelves for appealing to youth. The FDA said that consumers […]

Thursday, the Senate advanced the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act,” which the Senate is expected to hold a final vote on by the end of the week. The Senate approved moving the bill forward with a vote of 65 to 34, with 15 Republicans supporting it. If the final bill passes, it will go to the […]

On the 50th anniversary of Title IX being passed, some are speaking out against President Joe Biden’s new proposals to expand the interpretation of civil rights law. Title IX says, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be […]

Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the allocation of more than $2 million in funding toward county and city infrastructure projects. According to the governor’s office, the funding was made available through the Annual Grant Program, which was established by the Rebuild Alabama Act. In a statement announcing the project awards, Ivey highlighted the success of […]

Wednesday, the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House Armed Services Committee by a vote of 57-1. Included in the annual military appropriations package is the authorization of two Expeditionary Medical Ships, which was secured by U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), that will be constructed by Austal USA in Mobile. In […]

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) is this year’s recipient of Manufacture Alabama’s “Friend of the Industry” award. Alabama’s senior senator was recognized with the honor during the association’s annual Washington, D.C. fly-in earlier this month. Manufacture Alabama is the state’s only trade association solely focused on representing the interests of the industry. Its membership includes […]

In a Wednesday speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) railed against the Biden administration’s fiscal policies amid the inflationary state of the economy. In his remarks, Moore slammed the administration’s messaging strategy as it related to the current inflation crisis. “When it comes to the economy, […]

7. Mo Brooks already said he would appear before the January 6 committee U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has been crystal clear about what would be required for him to appear before the January 6 committee. According to the congressman, it would have to be public, and it appears he will be getting his way […]

Wednesday, President Joe Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal fuel tax for three months amid rising costs at the pump. “Today I’m calling on Congress to suspend the Federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer season, busy travel season,” said Biden in the announcement. The president’s proposal was […]

Count U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) as a fan of Alabama’s fifth congressional district Republican Party nominee Dale Strong. Strong, who currently serves as chairman of the Madison County Commission, clinched the GOP nomination Tuesday night as he defeated retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Casey Wardynski for the open North Alabama congressional seat. During his […]

State Rep. Andrew Sorrell (R-Muscle Shoals) secured the Republican nomination for the open state auditor position, defeating pastor Stan Cooke by nearly 15 points. Sorrell received 57.46% of all votes cast, while Cooke garnered 42.54% of the vote. At age 36, the freshman legislator will become the youngest-serving statewide constitutional officeholder. The firebrand lawmaker, who […]

7. Auburn professor supports the narrative that Democrats swayed Senate District 27 primary In the State Senate District 27 Republican primary election, State Senator Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) has claimed that Democrats crossed party lines to vote in the election and vote for his opponent, Auburn City Councilman Jay Hovey. This narrative has gained traction since […]

Tuesday night, State Rep. Wes Allen (R-Troy) emerged as the victor over State Auditor Jim Zeigler in the GOP primary runoff election for Alabama Secretary of State. With 99% of the state’s precincts reporting, Allen topped Zeigler by a vote of 65.38% to 34.62%. The lawmaker began the race as a heavy underdog to Zeigler, […]

Madison County Commission chairman Dale Strong Tuesday night notched the GOP nomination for Alabama’s open fifth congressional district seat, defeating former Huntsville City Schools superintendent Casey Wardynski. According to ballot returns as of reporting time, Strong is garnering 63.29% compared to Wardynski’s 36.71%. Presently, 69% of district precincts have reported. National elections expert and U.S. […]

Tuesday night, former Business Council of Alabama CEO Katie Britt defeated U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and secured the Republican Party nomination for the Yellowhammer State’s open U.S. Senate seat. As of reporting time with 27% of the vote in, Britt is holding a 65.71% to 34.29% lead over Brooks. Britt’s ascension from a virtual […]