Politics — Page 223
Two independent polls released Thursday indicate that former Business Council of Alabama CEO Katie Britt holds around a 20-point lead over U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) in the U.S. Senate GOP runoff contest. According to an Emerson College Polling survey, which was commissioned by The Hill and Nexstar Media Group, Britt leads Brooks 50% to […]
In May, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service under President Joe Biden announced that it would expand the definition of discrimination under Title IX to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Responding to the Biden administration’s actions, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said in a press release, “From day one, […]
One of the first lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to endorse U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) for Senate was U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky). Paul continues to campaign for Brooks and will be hosting two events in Alabama Friday June 17. Invitation to all with @MoBrooks and @RandPaul #alpolitics ??? The #FireFauci Team pic.twitter.com/DNnvOS5NLq — Terry […]
Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) Place 2 holder Chip Beeker recently released a campaign ad taking aim at President Joe Biden over his administration’s liberal energy policies. The television ad outlines Beeker’s reelection bid being targeted by environmentalists and supporters of the national left’s climate agenda. “Joe Biden doesn’t like Alabama values or Chip Beeker,” says […]
The idea that crossover voting occurred in the Senate District 27 GOP primary election to defeat State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) continues to gain traction. Auburn City Councilman Jay Hovey appeared to have unseated Whatley, edging him by a single vote after the provisional vote count concluded. As reported by 1819 News’ Jeff Poor, rumblings […]
Jeremy Oden, who is seeking reelection to the Alabama Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Place 1 seat, has landed the endorsement of former Republican primary opponent Johnny Hammock. Hammock finished third in the May 24 GOP primary election, earning 23.92% of all votes cast. Florence attorney Brent Woodall, Oden’s runoff opponent, received 30.92% of the vote. […]
7. LGBTQ+ flag on cannon painted over The cannon that had been painted with an LGBTQ flag for Pride Month in Mobile has been mostly covered with black paint. The cannon was covered overnight, and an arrest has been made in the situation. According to Mobile Police, the individual who painted the cannon was a […]
An effort is underway to locate two Alabamians who volunteered to fight alongside the Ukrainian Army to help the beleaguered nation combat the ongoing Russian invasion. According to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s (R-Haleyville) congressional office, Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh of Lawrence County has not made contact with his family in more than a week. “The […]
Throughout his tenure in Congress, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) has demonstrated his ability to land federal dollars for the state of Alabama through his mastery of the appropriations process. It is apparent that in his final year of service, Shelby has not slowed his efforts to direct investment to the state. In the fiscal […]
Tuesday evening’s fifth congressional district GOP primary runoff debate proved that there was no love lost between Madison County Commission chairman Dale Strong and former Huntsville City Schools superintendent Casey Wardynski. The candidates’ combative tones, which had been expressed largely through television ads throughout the race, were on display during the primetime debate hosted by […]
Alabama Associated General Contractors endorse Katie Britt for U.S. Senate, Dale Strong in AL-5 race
Tuesday, the Alabama Associated General Contractors (AGC) announced its preferred Republican candidates in the Yellowhammer State’s two federal races. The association has given its endorsement in the U.S. Senate race to former Business Council of Alabama CEO Katie Britt, who is in the GOP primary runoff with U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville). For Alabama’s open […]
In a Tuesday speech given on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced his support for legislation that would designate fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. In his opening remarks, Moore cited statistics which indicated that fentanyl had become the leading cause of death among young American […]
7. Elon Musk votes Republican, sees red wave, supports Ron DeSantis Primaries were held across the country yesterday with a mixed bag of results for former President Donald Trump, but the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, may be the big winner. Musk took to social media and made a few pronouncements that grabbed […]
In one of the closest elections in Alabama history, State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) is moving forward with plans to challenge the results of the May 24 GOP primary election for Senate District 27. On Election Day, Whatley, who chairs the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee, trailed Auburn City Councilman Jay Hovey by just four votes. […]
Earlier this month, Alabama Democratic Party executive director Wade Perry commented on Twitter how “helpful” Republican Senate candidate Katie Britt was in electing Doug Jones to the U.S. Senate in 2017. Alabama GOP chairman John Wahl said the comments were “concerning” and said it was a wake-up call for the Republicans on how Democrats were […]
In three statewide Republican primary runoff races, candidates have erred in their filings of campaign finance records with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office. State Auditor Jim Zeigler, who is seeking the GOP nomination for secretary of state to become Alabama’s chief elections official, missed the May 23 weekly filing deadline during the primary election. […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined his Senate colleagues in expressing concern about a new rule being proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Tuberville and 31 other U.S. Senators sent a letter to SEC chairman Gary Gensler urging him to rescind a new rule on “Enhanced and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” […]
7. Rick Scott: Biden destroyed the economy and shouldn’t hold office U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently criticized President Joe Biden, saying that he had “destroyed America’s economy.” Scott made these statements during a television ad advocating for his “Rescue America” plan. Scott went on to say, “It’s time to be honest with the American […]
A project to construct a multi-function livestock and event complex in Chilton County has fallen through amid strife between local stakeholders, according to the Associated Press (AP). The Alabama Rural Economic Center was estimated to be worth $40-55 million in regional economic impact and create 300-400 jobs for the city of Clanton. According to projections, […]
In response to the mass shootings in New York and Texas, many lawmakers around the country are reconsidering “red flag” laws as a way to prevent future gun violence. A bipartisan group of senators in Washington, D.C. have said they reached a compromise on a potential new gun control bill that would incentivize states to […]
We need more conservative fighters like Katie Britt in the U.S. Senate — leaders who defend our rights, stand strong for the rule of law, and put Americans first. As senator for Arkansas, I’ve been fighting every day to hold Joe Biden’s incompetent White House accountable and secure our porous southern border. I need more […]
The Alabama Realtors Political Action Committee (ARPAC), the political arm of the Alabama Association of Realtors, announced its endorsements of candidates seeking election to statewide and legislative offices on Monday. Alabama Secretary of State For the Alabama Secretary of State position, which will be vacated by the term-limited John Merrill, the association has endorsed State […]
Since the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked early last month, there have been numerous protests outside some of the justice’s homes. The concern for the justices also heightened last week as a man was arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s residence after admitting to authorities that he was planning to […]
As Americans struggle to put gas in their cars (the national average is now over $5 a gallon), inflation is near a 40-year high, and our southern border continues to be overrun by illegal immigrants, Democrats in Washington are focused on creating drama in an attempt to distract everyday Americans from the real issues facing […]

