The Florida Legislature recently passed a controversial bill on parental rights in education, which opponents of the bill have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.” While the bill doesn’t include the word “gay,” it does include a section that says, “Classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may […]

Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the awarding of $30 million in COVID-19 relief recovery funds to Alabama’s rural hospitals. The funding is derived from the state’s portion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars that the Alabama Legislature appropriated in January. In a statement announcing the grant award, Ivey touched on the critical role rural hospitals play […]

Several times in the past few months, I’ve written about the House of Representatives keeps failing to do its basic duties because Democrats have backwards priorities. One of our most important duties is passing an appropriations bill each fiscal year to keep the federal government funded and running. This is important for so many reasons, […]

The Yellowhammer State’s unemployment rate of 3.1% remained unchanged from December to January, according to the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL). The state’s unemployment rate is nearly a full percentage point below the January 2021 rate of 4.0%. January’s statistics show that there are 69,141 unemployed individuals, which is more than 21,000 less than that […]

Monday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt released a new advertisement that will run on broadcast, cable and satellite television. The 30-second spot, titled “Rally,” features footage from the candidate’s impassioned speech at a recent campaign meet and greet in Hale County. “Every day that Joe Biden is president, we are weaker and more vulnerable,” […]

7. There could be consequences if China gets involved China has sided with Russia on United Nations votes, and Russia has requested assistance from the country as they face opposition for invading Ukraine. The United States has warned there would be consequences if China involves itself. President Joe Biden national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, “We […]

Incumbency is a potent, powerful, inherent advantage in politics. That fact is playing out to the nines in this year’s Alabama secondary constitutional and down ballot races. Several of the constitutional office incumbents do not have Republican or Democratic opposition. Of course, having a Democratic opponent is the same as not having an opponent in […]

The harm to our economy caused by Joe Biden’s socialist wish list is growing worse every day. Self-inflicted crises have dominated the first 15 months of the Biden administration. From inflation skyrocketing to a 40-year high, to violent crime running rampant through major cities, to soaring gas prices, to a wide-open lawless border letting millions […]

MADISON — The League of Southeastern Credit Unions has officially endorsed Madison County Commission chairman Dale Strong’s Republican candidacy for Alabama’s fifth congressional district. The regional trade association, which represents the interests of credit unions in Alabama, Florida and Georgia, offered its endorsement of Strong’s congressional bid on Friday at Family Security Credit Union in […]

Thursday evening, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.5 trillion spending package for fiscal year 2022 by a vote of 68-31. U.S. Sens. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) both voted in favor of the measure, which includes an array of defense and domestic projects funded in the state of Alabama. Shelby, vice chairman of […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Thursday announced an additional round of endorsements for incumbents seeking reelection to the Alabama House of Representatives. State Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette) First elected in 2014, South serves House District 16, which represents portions of Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Lamar and Fayette Counties. South is the general manager at West Alabama […]

7. Just tell us what isn’t white supremacy The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alabama recently criticized legislation by State Representative Wes Allen (R-Troy) that restricts funds elected officials can accept and for which use for the purpose of preventing private funds from influencing government decisions with elections. ACLU of Alabama executive director JaTuane […]

In a significant victory for Second Amendment advocates, constitutional carry was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday. The bill ends the requirement of law-abiding citizens to purchase a permit from county sheriff’s offices in order to legally carry a concealed firearm in the state of Alabama. Those who wish to obtain a […]

Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tom Butler (R-Madison) to eliminate the state minimum business privilege tax. Alabama’s minimum business privilege tax is levied on certain corporations, business trusts, limited liability entities and disregarded entities. In a statement applauding his bill’s Senate passage, Butler outlined the need for the bill given […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Wednesday joined Fox Business Network’s “Fox Business Tonight” to provide insight into the United States’ response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Tuberville, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, touted the leadership of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and called for increased arms support for the embattled nation. […]

7. SPLC: Racial extremism is declining  The Alabama-based Southern Poverty Law Center has reported that the number of racist extremist groups is declining, with 733 identified in 2021. In 2020, there were 838, and for the two years prior to that, the number of groups had been declining. In 2018, there was the highest number […]

I‘ve been clear on the record: Joe Biden disappoints me every day when he wakes up in the morning. Last week during his first State of the Union address, President Biden reaffirmed to the American people that he is delusional. Like the career politician that he is, Biden took credit in spite of the results […]

State Rep. Wes Allen’s (R-Troy) bill to prohibit private funds from interfering or influencing the administration of the state’s elections has drawn the ire of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alabama. Allen’s legislation, House Bill 41, would prohibit state and local election officials from soliciting or accepting money or services from private and […]

Wednesday, a lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) alleging that his speech on January 6, 2021, played a role in the riot that occurred at the U.S. Capitol was dismissed. In the decision, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that the allegation levied against Brooks in U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) lawsuit “do not […]

A proposal to regulate gaming and establish a state education lottery on Wednesday gained approval from the Senate Tourism Committee. Having met committee approval, State Sen. Greg Albritton’s (R-Atmore) proposal is expected to soon be brought to the Senate floor for consideration. In a statement applauding the committee’s vote to advance his plan, Albritton proclaimed […]

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she had awarded an additional $80 million in COVID-19 recovery funds to provide reimbursements for Alabama hospitals and nursing homes on Wednesday. The funding is derived from the state’s portion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars that the Alabama Legislature appropriated in January. “Alabama is showing the rest of […]

The Alabama Innovation Corporation board of directors held its first meeting on Friday, March 4. Established through legislation signed by Gov. Kay Ivey, the Alabama Innovation Corporation is charged with implementing policies designed to make the Yellowhammer State a hub for technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. The board was officially seated in December when the Alabama […]

Americans witnessed an economic boom unlike any other in our nation’s history under President Donald Trump, whose presidency was marked by record low unemployment rates and robust job creation, massive deregulations for American businesses and workers, historic trade deals that put America first, prioritization of energy independence, a secured southern border, modernization of the military […]

State Rep. David Wheeler (R-Vestavia Hills) passed away on Wednesday at the age of 72. Wheeler, first elected to the legislature in 2018, was running unopposed in his bid for a second term representing House District 47. The lawmaker sat on the Commerce and Small Business, Local Legislation, and Jefferson County Legislation Committees. Wheeler was […]