James Lomax’s campaign to represent District 20 in the Alabama House of Representatives has landed the endorsement of Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth. Lomax, a South Huntsville resident and commercial real estate professional, is seeking to replace the outgoing State Rep. Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville) in the legislature’s lower chamber. The first-time candidate recently earned the endorsement […]

Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2022 U.S. Senate race Jessica Taylor on Monday vowed to combat what she referred to as “harmful propaganda” being taught in public schools. Many political pundits across the nation last week turned their focus to what was widely viewed as a bellwether election in Virginia. As Republicans swept the state’s highest […]

Monday, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) revealed he had joined an effort challenging President Joe Biden’s so-called vaccine mandate. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) questioned Shelby’s position on opposing the mandate days earlier. However, in a tweet, Shelby explained he had indeed joined the effort of Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN). “Last week I proudly joined […]

As Democrats seek to pass their “Build Back Better Act,” one member of Alabama’s congressional delegation is attempting to ensure the legislation does not pave the way for more armed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents. Democrats are calling for the legislation to include $45 billion to be allocated toward IRS “enforcement.” Many view the move […]

Last week, U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) led an effort that included 39 other Republican U.S. Senators to call for the overturning of President Joe Biden’s so-called vaccine mandate. Among the signatories was U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn). However, not included was Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa), and that has caught […]

7. Mobile mayor wants to allow cruise ships to keep vaccine requirements The Alabama Legislature had previously banned the ability to require customers to show proof of coronavirus vaccination before receiving goods and services. However, now, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson is asking that the cruise industry still be allowed to keep its requirements.  During an […]

Initially, it was thought to be too high of a hurdle for the legislature to overcome a two-thirds majority to override Gov. Kay Ivey’s call and use a legislative special session intended for reapportionment to respond to the federal vaccine mandate imposed by President Joe Biden back in September. However, in the end, the legislature […]

Earlier this year, the Alabama Legislature passed a prohibition on so-called vaccine passports to receive services and goods from a government or private entity. However, according to Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, it has created an obstacle for Carnival Cruise Lines’ return to the Port City. Stimpson told APTV “Capitol Journal” host Don Dailey that it […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including:  — How did we get from Governor Kay Ivey’s hesitation to take on vaccine mandates to having her sign legislation that passed both chambers of the legislature by a wide margin? — Will the battles this […]

On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey made it official and signed into law the redistricting bills passed by the legislature during a special session earlier last week. Although reapportionment, which was the stated purpose of the special session, was overshadowed by legislative deliberations over a federal vaccine mandate, the typically controversial process when about as expected, […]

Jim Preuitt, a legendary House member, state senator and probate judge of Talladega County passed away in September at age 86. Jim was one of my best legislative buddies. We came to the legislature together in 1982 and became fast friends. We became seatmates in the House, and we were inseparable during our entire first […]

Late Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill by a 228-206 margin, which was approved by the U.S. Senate 88 days ago. The final tally included 13 Republican lawmakers, who crossed the aisle to vote with Democrats. Among those opposing the legislation was U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover). In a […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) has announced its endorsement of State Sen. Tom Butler (R-Madison) in his reelection bid to the Alabama State Senate, serving District 2. Butler holds degrees in chemistry and biology from the University of Alabama. Upon his graduation from UA, he went on to earn a degree from the Auburn University […]

Long-serving U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) will donate his official Senate papers, records and materials to the University of Alabama upon his retirement. Shelby, who in 2022 will have completed his sixth term in the upper chamber of Congress, proclaimed his honor in donating the archives to his alma mater. “I am honored to donate […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall (R-AL) on Friday filed a legal challenge to block President Joe Biden’s vaccine edict for private employers. Marshall filed the petition for review in the 11th Circuit immediately upon the Biden administration officially publishing vaccination rules for businesses covered under his decree. According to the president’s mandate, private companies employing more […]

The Alabama Legislature late Thursday night passed two bills solidifying Alabamians’ rights concerning COVID-19 vaccination. Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Friday signed the two Republican-led bills into law. Senate Bill 9 outlines workers’ rights concerning religious and medical exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination. Additionally, Senate Bill 15 dictates that student minors cannot receive the vaccine […]

7. Ivey has signed legislation for new districts The redistricting bills that were approved by the Alabama Legislature have been signed by Governor Kay Ivey. These will be the new districts for the U.S. House of Representatives, State House Representatives, State Senate and Board of Education. Lines are redrawn every decade after the U.S. Census […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Legislature’s negotiations over two anti-vaccine discrimination bills spilled over into late Thursday night as lawmakers attempted to reach agreement on the hotly-contested legislation. House Debate The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday took up debate on two bills relating to combating vaccine discrimination which passed the Senate earlier this week. Upon […]

U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Britt is encouraging members of the Alabama Legislature to move to shield workers against President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates. The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday is set to take up two anti-vaccine discrimination bills passed by the Senate earlier this week. Senate Bill 9, authored by State Sen. Chris Elliott […]

Earlier this week, the Alabama State Senate passed two critical pieces of legislation seen as a way to protect some Alabamians against a so-called vaccine mandate imposed by the federal government. The first of those two bills was SB9, sponsored by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Daphne), and passed by the Senate by a 26-5 margin. […]

The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a measure aimed at stopping a proposal by the federal government to gather data on personal bank accounts. Sponsored by State Rep. Wes Allen (R-Troy), the house resolution called the right to privacy “a cornerstone of American democracy” and warned that, without it, “the erosion of other […]

While the Alabama Legislature is deliberating over its options to respond to the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) acknowledged his and his Republican colleagues’ options were limited. During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show,” Brooks called the Biden mandate a “deprivation of freedom and liberty” […]

7.  School system ready to pay $25,000 to change a school’s name The Huntsville City School system is looking to rename Lee High School, which is named for Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The system is going to ask Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall if it’ll be legal to rename the school. Renaming the school […]

President Joe Biden’s reported plan to settle cases brought by civil rights groups on behalf of illegal aliens has met immense backlash. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) last week reported that the Biden administration is considering paying in compensation up to $450,000 per illegal alien who was separated from their family under former President Donald […]