As 2026 statewide elections approach in the Yellowhammer State, all signs indicate that the younger end of the voting demographic will be pivotal in deciding who the next leading figures of Alabama will be.  Political commentators have seemingly always rushed to remark that the youth vote will decide the next election, and of course getting […]

The Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) has announced a major leadership transition with the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Don Williamson. The AlaHA Board of Trustees has named Danne Howard as his successor as President and CEO of the organization. Williamson has led AlaHA since November 2015, steering the organization through a period of major […]

Following the passage of President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ in the Senate on Tuesday, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt issued praise for the legislation and touted all that it stands to accomplish if signed into law. Britt noted the bill’s inclusion of significant childcare relief provisions, which has been a landmark […]

In just over seven months since forming a new political action committee to support the GOP supermajority in the Alabama Senate, President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger reported on Wednesday that it has already raised a war chest of nearly $1.8 million. FORGE PAC, first registered in November of 2024 following Gudger’s election by the Alabama […]

 A temporary income tax exemption on overtime pay officially expired on June 30 after Alabama lawmakers declined to extend it during the legislative session. The policy, first enacted in 2023, aimed to increase workforce participation and provide additional financial support to hourly workers, particularly in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and public safety. House Bill […]

A new state law regulating the sale of hemp-derived products took effect in Alabama on July 1, following a Montgomery County judge’s denial of a request to delay its implementation. House Bill 445 (HB445), signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey in May, introduces new restrictions on consumable hemp products containing compounds such as delta-8 […]

It’s that time of the month again for candidates to file their fundraising and expenditure reports — and the presumptive GOP nominee for Governor of Alabama in 2026 reported another record. According to his campaign on Tuesday, since launching in late May, Coach Tuberville has raised over $4 million dollars. While a monthly report has […]

Since CHOOSE Act applications opened in January, almost 37,000 students in public schools and home education programs across the state have registered to gain access to funding as they look to further quality education on their terms. According to Governor Kay Ivey, as of today, education savings accounts (ESAs) established by the CHOOSE Act are […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining with law enforcement leaders in the state and calling on Governor Kay Ivey to keep the current chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Marshall wants Ivey to reappoint Leigh Gwathney, whose seat on the board expired Monday, despite pushback by some progressives who believe she […]

After diligent work by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains major wins for rural health care in Alabama. The Senate amended the reconciliation legislation to create the Rural Health Transformation Program, a nationwide fund of $50 billion to be distributed across Fiscal Years 2026-2030. Half […]

A Jasper entrepreneur known for his ‘results-driven approach’ to business has officially picked up the endorsement of the Alabama Trucking Association in a bid for public office. Dustin Beaty, a conservative Republican and lifelong resident of Walker County, first announced his candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives District 13 seat in mid-May. RELATED: Susan […]

According to his latest TV interview, Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is leaving the door open to possibly run for the U.S. Senate in Alabama. Since U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville officially announced his intention to be Alabama’s next governor, there’s been speculation that the Tigers’ head coach would campaign for the open seat. Sunday on […]

A progressive non-profit in Alabama is lobbying hard against President Donald Trump’s tax and spending package that is currently making its way through the U.S. Senate. Alabama Arise, which according to their website is a “member-led organization advancing public policies to improve the lives of Alabamians who are marginalized by poverty,” held a press conference […]

In a specially called and contentious primary election battle in Alabama House District 11, Heath Allbright emerged victorious over Don Fallin. As the old saying goes — “money is the lifeblood of politics” — and the House District 11 special election primary was a prime example that resources can make all the difference in a […]

7. Several prominent Alabama business organizations endorsed Governor-elect Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for governor, with the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA), and the Alabama Concrete Industries Association (ACIA) citing his economic leadership as a reason for the endorsement. 6. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and 16 Republican governors opposed […]

The Fultondale City Council voted unanimously last w to approve a formal resolution calling for the immediate resignation of Mayor Larry Holcomb. Despite the resolution and recent ethics findings, the first-term Mayor publicly declined to resign from office. According to WBMA, the Council’s decision was prompted by findings from the Alabama Ethics Commission, which determined […]

The Hanceville City Council voted on June 26 to hire David Thompson as a consultant to guide the restructuring of the city’s police department. With more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, Thompson will be tasked with revising department policies and procedures, updating the employee handbook, and evaluating department assets. Thompson, who was introduced […]

The city of Huntsville approved its first sewer rate increase in 20 years at Thursday’s meeting to support infrastructure investments within the aging sewer collection system and at five wastewater treatment facilities. The City Council approved the increase in a 4-1 vote at Thursday’s Council meeting. The updated ordinance increases monthly sewer bills from $24.15 […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) believe the U.S. Supreme Court ruled correctly on a case dealing with religious freedoms for students in public schools. In a 6-3 decision, the court decided that a Maryland school district must give parents the opportunity to remove their children from LGBTQ-related lessons that […]

Three leading Alabama business associations have formally endorsed Coach Tommy Tuberville in his campaign for governor of Alabama, citing his record of support for the business community and commitment to economic growth. The endorsements come from the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA), and the Alabama Concrete Industries Association (ACIA) — […]

Several Alabama political officials are praising a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that curbs the ability of lower courts to implement nationwide injunctions. On Friday, the court ruled in a 6-3 decision to allow lower courts to issue injunctions only in limited instances, effectively preventing many from putting forward nationwide injunctions against the Trump […]

Conservative activist Riley Gaines believes former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson is the right man to be Alabama’s next U.S. Senator. Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer turned conservative activist, announced her endorsement of Hudson this week. “Hi, it’s Riley Gaines. You may know me for standing up to protect women’s sports. I didn’t […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, with the support of Alabama’s entire congressional delegation, led a resolution today commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and reaffirming continued support for the Center’s mission, programs, and workforce.   “Marshall Space Flight Center is a pillar of North Alabama, and the road to space runs straight through the Rocket […]

After witnessing the success of Israel’s “Iron Dome” missile defense system, President Trump pushed for a similar program for the United States. Now, with the backing of several Republican senators, there is a bill to create the system: Ground and Orbital Launched Defeat of Emergent Nuclear Destruction and Other Missile Engagements Act. U.S. Sen. Katie […]