Politics — Page 37

Mike Elliott, an educator, businessman and lifelong Walker County resident has received the support of the Alabama Farmers Federation in his bid for Alabama House District 13, previously held by State Sen. Matt Woods. It is a special election set for September 30, 2025. The organization announced its endorsement of former teacher and coach Mike […]

One of the best races in this blockbuster election year will be for Lt. Governor. In bygone years, this was a much more powerful position than it is today. For about 50 years, from the 1950’s through the 1990’s, the Lt. Governor controlled the State Senate.  The Constitution gives the power to the State House […]

Charlanna Skaggs named ADCNR Deputy Commissioner

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces that Charlanna Skaggs has been appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to serve as Deputy Commissioner for the Department, which oversees the conservation of the state’s natural resources and helps promote outdoor recreation such as hunting, fishing and shooting sports. Skaggs has served as ADCNR’s General […]

Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has never shied away from sharing his political views, particularly when it comes to Israel. During a recent appearance on Outkick with Dan Dakich, Pearl was speaking about Obama’s role in talks between Israel and Palestine, and spoke about his belief that Obama caused not only the conflict […]

Members of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are praising President Donald Trump’s job on the U.S. economy after the Commerce Department reported strong growth Wednesday. Gross domestic product jumped 3% for the April through June period, according to figures adjusted for seasonality and inflation, which is higher than the 2.5% most economists expected. U.S. Rep. Barry […]

The Business Council of Alabama has endorsed John Roberts, an experienced real estate and development manager, in the race for State Senate District 2. The office, which represents parts of Madison and Limestone counties, will soon be vacated by State Sen. Tom Butler (R–Madison), who announced earlier this month that he is not seeking re-election. […]

In his campaign to become Alabama’s next governor, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has picked up the support of another influential organization within the state. The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee (PAC), the political arm of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA), announced its endorsement of the lawmaker earlier this week. […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding voters that municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, August 21, 2025. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the municipal absentee election manager by […]

State Sen. Josh Carnley has secured an endorsement from Alabama’s largest farm organization in his bid for reelection to the state legislature. The Alabama Farmers Federation chose to support the Ino-native based on his personal experience in agriculture and ability to produce results for Senate District 31. Carnley (R-Ino), a farmer and owner of Buck […]

Amid reports that 1.1 million foreign students were enrolled in American universities between 2023-2024, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced legislation he believes will put American schools back on track serving American students. The Student Visa Integrity Act, Tuberville’s bill, would ban students from adversarial countries, such as China and Iran, from studying in the United […]

Florida already passed a law that makes abusing children a potentially capital offense. Governor Ron DeSantis is now making use of that law to stack death row. After what happened in Bibb County, those monsters deserve the same fate, BUT Alabama law does not allow that sentence to be handed down. Time to fix it… […]

Cancer advocates and leading members of the medical community across the nation are voicing their appreciation for U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s staunch leadership and support of federal research funding. Britt (R-Montgomery) has been the tip of the spear in the fight to responsibly reform NIH’s spending while strengthening investments in critical medical research and innovation […]

Tuscaloosa native and businessman Norman Crow has gained the endorsement of the political affiliate of the Business Council of Alabama, ProgressPAC, in his bid to become the next representative of House District 63 in the state legislature. The organization announced its support for Crow in the upcoming special election on Thursday, citing his significant knowledge […]

Alabama’s top officials are aligning behind a renewed effort to impose the death penalty for those who rape children under the age of 12, following the horrific discovery of a child sex trafficking ring in Bibb County. What began as a legislative push last year by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) and State Sen. April […]

State House Rep. Phillip Pettus of Lauderdale County will be seeking another term in office, according to a campaign announcement issued Wednesday morning. The lawmaker is working to retain his role as the Alabama House District 1 representative, a position he has held since 2014. During his time in the state legislature, Pettus (R-Killen) has […]

Following the discovery of children being systematically and sexually abused in Bibb County,  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes it’s time to reevaluate the severity of punishment for crimes of such a horrific nature. RELATED: Death penalty for child rapists? Alabama lawmakers renewing push after Bibb County bunker revelation On a Thursday morning edition of […]

Public safety remains a top priority for Alabamians, and properly equipped law enforcement agencies are key to ensuring community protection. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department recently received nearly $600,000 in new equipment, including seven patrol trucks, body cameras, vests, and other essential gear. RELATED: Strong joins bipartisan legislation to support veterans, law enforcement The funding […]

After months of negotiations and an all-nighter in the Senate a few weeks ago, Congress finally passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill — or “OBBB” as we like to call it. This bill will be remembered as a generational win for Americans of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds. I’m extremely proud of the work […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen returned to his hometown recently to deliver the keynote address at Troy University’s summer commencement ceremony, where nearly 350 graduates were honored. Allen, a Troy University alumnus who earned his Master’s degree from the institution, addressed the Class of 2025 in a ceremony held at Trojan Arena. The event […]

Addressing the elephant in the Saturn Ballroom, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said, “Space Command is coming to rest on the Arsenal.” His remarks came Wednesday at the Von Braun Center during the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s annual Washington Update luncheon. With more than 1,000 people on hand, Strong (R-Huntsville) highlighted his work in Congress to secure […]

A new national report shows Alabama is making significant progress in expanding access to health care by drawing in more physicians from other states through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLCC). According to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, the state has seen a 126 percent increase in the number of medical licenses issued through […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) thinks members of the former Obama administration should be held accountable for pushing out the narrative that Donald Trump colluded with the Russians to help his Presidential campaign in 2016. Earlier this month, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified documents that she said shows the Obama administration fabricated intelligence […]

The media and their Democrats have been weaponizing the Jeffrey Epstein case to hit President Donald Trump for over two weeks, this is fair, as Trump is making this pretty easy. In Alabama, ghoulish failed politician and Miss America Mallory Hagan is using the victims of abuse in Bibb County to smear her political enemies. […]

Jared Hudson believes he is the right man to be Alabama’s next U.S. Senator because he is not a typical politician. Hudson officially launched a campaign to become the state’s next Senator in May. The veteran, who currently resides in Birmingham with his wife and children, heads Covenant Rescue Group, an organization that fights against […]