Two of Montgomery’s top lobbyists have teamed up to co-found a new, namesake government relations and public affairs firm: Ross Taylor & Associates.  John Ross and Charlie Taylor are behind the venture, which is launching with a roster of blue chip entities at the highest levels of Alabama’s public and private sectors, including major players […]

After years of political scheming by the left, President Trump is bringing Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters back to its rightful home in Huntsville, Alabama. This was never supposed to be about politics. After a thorough and highly competitive selection process, Huntsville was chosen as the best home for SPACECOM in 2021. In fact, three different Air Force […]

Alabama leaders cheered a Trump Administration decision today to announce the selection of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the permanent headquarters for U.S. Space Command. The move mark a major milestone in the nation’s strategic defense posture and means an estimated 1,400 Space Command jobs will transition to Redstone Arsenal over the next five years. […]

We all knew that this 2026 election year was going to be a big year in Alabama politics. This year’s biggest race will be for the U.S. Senate Seat of Coach Tuberville. The key to winning this seat like any open U.S. Senate Seat is having or garnering campaign money. Having your own money is […]

Ivey and Ledbetter are taking a victory lap after a court rules that students using new CHOOSE Act funds can still play high school sports.

"I think we're going to call it yellowhammer something," Marshall quipped. "When you look at the history of our state."

Bill Morris, a longtime public servant and community leader, has announced his candidacy for Alabama House District 50. Morris said he hopes to bring decades of local government experience and a commitment to St. Clair County to the Alabama Legislature. State Rep. Jim Hill (R-Moody), who has represented HD50 since 2014, recently announced he will […]

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan has built her leadership around a simple but powerful idea: protecting and preserving what makes Fairhope special while preparing it for the future. Elected in 2020, Sullivan’s work has been defined by a balance of growth and preservation, ensuring that Fairhope remains both a destination and a beloved hometown. Her leadership […]

For the last 12 years, Mobile’s mayoral elections have been dominated by Sandy Stimpson. Later this month, that will change. In 2013, Stimpson defeated incumbent Sam Jones to kick off a three-term tenure that made him the longest-serving mayor in Mobile history. Over the next decade plus, no candidate was able to present Stimpson with […]

Dustin Beaty, a Republican running for this month’s special primary election for Alabama House District 13 is facing a resurfaced 2009 consent order from the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy that suspended his pharmacist license for 10 years and imposed fines and restrictions on his practice, according to board records.  Alabama Political Reporter first publicly […]

Alice Lessmann’s story is one of perseverance, service, and leadership across the military, healthcare, business, and civic life. Rooted in North Alabama, she has built a career and a reputation defined by resilience, quiet grit, and a steady commitment to serving others. Definitional accomplishments When asked what she is most proud of, Lessmann doesn’t hesitate […]

On a Thursday morning call with Alabama media outlets, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) expressed his continued approval of President Donald Trump’s effort to combat crime in Washington, D.C. and gave some insight into what a similar operation may look like in Alabama’s cities under his governorship. “Washington, D.C. is the capital of the free […]

Yesterday, the Alabama High School Athletic Association ruled that student-athletes who transfer schools using funds provided by the state’s new CHOOSE Act will be required to sit out for a year. Hours later, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth promised he would introduce legislation to strip the organization of its power. Now, Governor Kay Ivey and Speaker […]

Alabama Public Television will reduce and reorganize staff positions after a loss of more than $2 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026, the state entity announced on Thursday. The announcement follows federal legislation targeting funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including President Trump’s $9 billion rescissions package, and a separate order halting […]

Ainsworth condemned the AHSAA over their new rule that requires student-athletes who use new school choice funds to sit out for one year.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt had much to say about Alabama Crimson Tide football in a Wednesday morning interview on “The Dale Jackson Show.” Britt (R-Montgomery), who stood in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump and the rest of Alabama’s congressional Republicans on Tuesday as Trump announced that Space Command headquarters will be permanently located […]

All Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation voted Wednesday to direct the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee to continue its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Both Democrats, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) voted against the measure. It ultimately passed 212-208 along party lines. The resolution was touted by […]

Strong said the Yellowhammer State has plenty of people who will be willing and qualified to take the jobs those in Colorado don't want.

Fresh off the heels of a major win for the State of Alabama with the announcement that the Trump Administration will permanently return Space Command headquarters to its original home in Huntsville, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) took a victory lap in praise of Alabama. “What this means for the community, what this means for […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) for re-election in HD73, which includes portions of Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, and Montevallo. John Deloach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation, said Paschal’s background gives him insight into the needs of farmers. “Kenneth Paschal represents his district with unwavering dedication to the values […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is in it to win it when it comes to his campaign to be Alabama's next U.S. Senator. 

In the heart of America, resilience runs deep. It’s the grit of farmers, the strength of working families, and the determination of patriots who refuse to give up on this country. Yet in Washington, that spirit is too often absent. For decades, career politicians have failed to deliver. What we need now is not another […]

On Thursday morning, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) endorsed Coach Tuberville for Governor of Alabama in 2026, speaking to their shared conservative principles, commitment to Alabama values, and dedication to economic growth and job creation. “I look forward to working with my friend Senate Pro Tem Gudger to advance commonsense policies for […]