WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama junior Senator Luther Strange (R-Ala.) has co-sponsored a bill with Sen. John Thune (R-SD) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax, which is more commonly known as the death tax. Titled “The Death Tax Repeal Act,” Thune and Strange’s bill would amend the IRS Code of 1986 to eliminate the estate […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — After hours of debate, the Alabama House of Representatives passed the General Fund Budget without a pay increase for state employees. Approved by a vote of 72-28, the latest budget would spend $1.8 billion in the next Fiscal Year. Alabama liberals and Gov. Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) called for a state employee pay […]

The chair of the Alabama Democrats has experienced a rocky few years overseeing the floundering state party. Amid reports of infighting and skirmishes, a local news team has revealed that Nancy Worley owes court fees dating back to 2012. According to WAAY, her critics say “she’s acting as though she’s above the law.” The story […]

Famed Alabama author Andy Andrews is currently promoting his latest book, “The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat the Small Stuff,” though he recently paused from his publicity efforts to lend clarity on the hot-button debate over “fake news.” On a recent episode of his “In the Loop” podcast, Andrews was asked how to […]

In February, ousted Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore sought to speed up his court appeal by waiving a major portion of the hearing process. Now, as he deals with financial hardship imposed by his suspension from the Alabama Supreme Court, a panel of judges has agreed to his request to drop oral arguments in the […]

It’s no secret that the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, has made a mess of our nation’s health care system. Many in Alabama and throughout the country were forced away from the health care plan and doctor they liked, despite promises to the contrary. The law’s ill-conceived web of taxes, mandates, and regulations […]

When I first met Jeff Sessions years ago, I was a young man hoping to make a difference in government. He was an all-star attorney who agreed to have breakfast in the Department of Justice cafeteria. I managed to arrive to the meeting without my wallet, and embarrassed, had to ask my new contact to […]

A newly passed defense spending bill that would provide $577.9 billion to the military has Alabama’s representatives doing a happy dance. That’s because, for a state with a heavy military presence, the new bill will bolster armed services personnel and industries at home. In Central Alabama, the defense spending bill provides $187 million for 28 […]

In the wake of a newly proposed Obamacare repeal and replace bill, many Republican lawmakers have offered mixed responses to the bill. But one Republican Representative from Alabama knows where he stands, and doesn’t like what he’s seen. Congressman Mo Brooks joined CNN on Wednesday to discuss the legislation. In response to a pitch made […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A new bill on its way to the Alabama Senate would provide clarity over which criminal convictions would remove the voting rights of Alabama residents. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Jones (R-Andalusia), HB 282 unanimously passed in the House of Representatives thanks to the support of Republicans and Democrats. Current Alabama law only […]

In light of numerous recent bomb threats, the leaders of the Jewish Community Centers of North America requested a meeting with U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to discuss their immediate safety concerns. Sent on Wednesday, the JCC’s letter pleaded for the help of the Department of Justice in order to track down the perpetrators. “Since […]

Alabama’s newest U.S. Senator, Luther Strange, has only held office on Capitol Hill for a few weeks. That hasn’t stopped him from making history. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches, Sen. Strange is officially the tallest Senator in U.S. history. He’s taking the distinction in stride. “It was nice to make history when you haven’t […]

On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee discussed concerns over the paused impeachment process against Governor Robert Bentley. Central to the meeting were issues that have been posed by the Alabama Attorney General’s office, which argue that the panel should hold off on pursuing the impeachment for fear that their efforts may cause a double jeopardy […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama State Senate passed a bill that would eliminate the use of marriage licenses and would instead require that marriages be recorded by probate judges. Sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Range), it was approved by a 22-6 margin on Tuesday evening. After the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sax marriage nationwide in […]

By Bennett Naron Many Americans are both confused and frustrated by the media’s handling of President Trump. The media seems to, overall, fall into one of two groups. The first group is comprised of honest reporters who do not ‘spin’ the story. This group needs no further discussion. They are the lifeblood of the American […]

By Kellie McIntyre from 4 Worn Passports My concern for the oppressed people of the world took root in my childhood in the 1970’s. I credit my mother for this. I vividly remember riding with my mom in our wood-paneled station wagon on Sunday mornings picking up Southeast Asian refugees and taking them to church. […]

Alabama’s Senators are standing behind President Trump after he issued a new executive order placing a 90-day ban on travel to the United States from six Muslim-majority countries. The new order was rolled out on Monday, and will go into effect on March 16th. According to reports, it will not revoke existing visas that were […]

Senator Richard Shelby has long planned to use his powerful position on the Senate Banking Committee to roll back regulations on community banks and credit unions across the nation. Now, with Republicans squarely in the majority on Capitol Hill, it seems he’s readying to make a move against Dodd-Frank. On Sunday, The Hill reported that […]

The Washington Post, CNN, and a host of others have spent the past week calling the actions of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions into question. During Attorney General Sessions’ January 10th confirmation hearings, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) asked Sessions what he’d do (as A.G.) if he learned that anyone in the Trump campaign communicated with […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A field trip to the White House is an adventure on its own, but meeting the President of the United States is the experience of a lifetime. On Tuesday, one Alabama boy was lucky enough to be a part of a surprise photo-op with President Donald Trump, much to the excitement of […]

A new lawsuit filed against Robert Bentley alleges that the governor illegally delayed a special election to replace former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions. Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler and retired District Attorney Tommy Chapman of Evergreen, a Democrat, jointly argue that Bentley’s decision to set an election date in November of 2018 violates state law. The […]

An effort to impeach Governor Robert Bentley could gain new life this week, as the House Judiciary Committee will meet on Tuesday to meet to discuss the matter. Though details of the upcoming meeting are not yet clear, a spokesperson for the House of Representatives said that members are expected to address a procedural question. […]

The election of Donald Trump has created hysteria among the far left members in the Democratic Party. With the repeal of Obamacare on the near horizon, the left has focused their energy on disrupting GOP town halls. Our congressman Gary Palmer was recently a major target of this effort, which begs the question: why did […]

On Tuedsay, a disabled Alabama veteran delivered a powerful testimony to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. The moving moment came from David Riley, a Mobile native and National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Riley’s military career included service with the Army and the Coast Guard, where he contracted septic shock pneumococcus sepsis. After […]