A new Alabama law is raising the bar—literally and educationally—starting October 1. Signed into law during the 2025 legislative session, Senate Bill 316 creates a new type of alcohol license known as the Educational Tourism Distillery license. And while the name might sound like something out of a textbook, the impact is designed to be […]

As 2026 begins to shift the political landscape in the Yellowhammer State, State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) is thinking about going from the Alabama House to the U.S. House. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is expected to announces his bid for the U.S. Senate in the coming days during a public event in Sylvania. Moore […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is criticizing Democrats in the Texas Legislature who fled to Illinois in an attempt to stifle Republicans’ ability to lawfully redistrict the state. Democratic lawmakers fled to Illinois over the weekend, preventing the Texas House of Representatives from reaching a basic quorum on Monday. This prevents the lawmaking body from […]

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl of Mobile teased a ‘major announcement’ on social media Wednesday, telling his followers to stay tuned. The two-term congressman, who represented Alabama’s first congressional district, said the big news will soon be made public. RELATED: Rep. Jerry Carl: Thank you Alabama Carl’s dispatch draws increased speculation that he is preparing […]

On October 1, a new law governing who may possess firearms in Alabama goes into effect. The legislation, passed as SB119 during the 2025 session, builds on existing restrictions and introduces significant changes that broaden the scope of prohibited individuals and increase penalties for certain gun-related crimes. RELATED: Alabama cracks down on urban gun crime […]

Recently elected State Senator Matt Woods (R-Jasper) is wasting no time advancing legislation aimed at protecting Alabama schools and public institutions. After winning a special election in June to represent Senate District 5, Woods quickly prefiled House Bill 7 (HB7), which would establish consistent statewide protocols for how school threats are reported and handled. RELATED: […]

September 1 marks a significant day for Alabama shoppers as a new state law reduces the sales tax on groceries and suspends it entirely on a range of essential baby and feminine care products. During the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers approved lowering the state sales tax on food from 3% to 2% when they passed […]

A young businessman and native of North Alabama is clearing the field early after announcing his candidacy for the District 2 seat in the State Senate. John Roberts reported that in the first 21 days of his campaign, 89 individual donors cumulatively contributed $101,675. Roberts is seeking the seat currently held by State Sen. Tom […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has officially endorsed State Rep. Matthew Hammett in his bid for re-election to Alabama House District 92. The district includes all of Covington County and parts of Coffee and Escambia counties. Hammett, a graduate of Auburn University, is a business owner and agricultural producer. He operates Hammett Drilling, a 74-year-old, family-owned […]

As Alabama barrels toward the May 19, 2026 GOP primary for Attorney General, the contest is shaping up to be a political prizefight between former Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson, current AG Steve Marshall’s top aide and the candidate he’s backing to succeed him. Mitchell outraised the field in July, […]

In his bid to become the next Governor of Alabama, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is continuing to post impressive fundraising numbers as the May 2026 GOP primary election draws closer. Tuberville (R-Auburn), according to his July monthly campaign finance report, has raised more than $5 million in total for his gubernatorial campaign. Tuberville raised $722,427.65 […]

State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscambia) says he is planning to file a bill next session that will reform the Certificate of Needs Laws in the Yellowhammer State. Alabama Certificate of Need (CON) Review Board exercises the authority to accept or deny certain health care providers’ applications to offer or expand various services. Stutts filed a […]

The Hoover Firefighters Local 4035, affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters, has announced its endorsement of Gene Smith in his bid for election to the Hoover City Council Place 2 seat. In a statement, the officers and members of Local 4035 expressed their support for Smith’s candidacy. “We recognize your service to the city […]

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama has announced its endorsement of Caroleene Dobson in her bid to become Alabama’s next Secretary of State. “Caroleene is the kind of young, forward-thinking leader Alabama needs,” said ABC of Alabama Chairman Tim Harrison. “She understands the needs of our industry and is willing to roll up her […]

With the August 26 Alabama municipal elections drawing close, Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabamians that the deadline to register to vote is August 11. “The right of eligible United States citizens to cast a ballot in a fair and secure election is one of the hallmarks of our constitutional republic,” Allen said. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville continued to hold a hardline stance against the corruption of the Democratic Party during an appearance on Newsmax over the weekend. Alabama’s senior senator called for numerous establishment liberal leaders to be indicted and charged with treason as their role in the Russian collusion hoax of the 2016 Presidential Election becomes […]

When racially-based gerrymandering happens in the modern day, the American media loves it and suggests anything that stops it is “Jim Crow on steroids.” Now that the Supreme Court is about to take up the issue and potentially ban it on the heels of Texas and Florida politically redrawing their districts — much like California, […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is working to defend President Donald Trump’s executive order banning federal agencies from funding sex-change procedures for minors. In amicus briefs filed in the Fourth and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals, the state’s top law enforcement official led twenty-three other attorneys general from across the country in litigation addressing the […]

Several Alabama lawmakers were featured by The White House on its official social media channels today in praise of the benefits President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ will have on the Yellowhammer State. On July 4, President Trump signed the tax and spending reconciliation package into law after it passed both chambers of Congress. […]

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced Friday that he is taking steps to repeal SB322, a bill passed earlier this year that would have allowed non-contiguous annexation to support potential resort development near Smith Lake. In a video posted to his social media channels on Friday, Gudger said the bill had become a divisive issue […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announced today that it has endorsed attorney, businessman and Republican activist Derek Chen in the race for Alabama State Auditor. Today’s announcement throws the weight of the state’s forestry community, responsible for a $36 billion economic impact on Alabama’s economy, behind Chen in what is currently a two-man race. “The […]

A qualifying window for the state’s 2026 Republican primary election was set this weekend by the Alabama Republican Party. During its Summer Meeting in Montgomery on Saturday, the party passed its annual primary resolution, setting, Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. as the official opening time and date of qualifying for GOP candidates. “We’re […]

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) is sending a message to GOP elected officials that they are expected to appoint fellow Republicans to key positions in the state. Members of the ALGOP State Executive Committee voted Saturday to pass a bylaw that would allow the party to disqualify an elected GOP official if they appoint a […]

In a city grappling with chronic truancy, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s latest solution isn’t stricter enforcement, parental accountability, or school reform — it’s handing out cash. Woodfin announced an initiative that will give random families in his city $500 if their children attend school on the first day. “Parents/guardians, if your child/children are registered AND […]