The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced this week that Madeline Roth Green has joined its staff as director of events and development on the external affairs team. Green brings extensive experience in event management, association leadership, and nonprofit engagement. Most recently, she served as events manager for the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), […]

Former North Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks said Friday morning that he was deviating from a final decision to not run for Alabama House in 2026 by announcing a primary challenge against first-term State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville).  Today is the last day of candidate qualifying for the 2026 election cycle.  Brooks, 71, said he gave […]

On Thursday night, President Donald Trump issued an endorsement in the race to become Alabama’s second-in-command elected official in 2026. In part, because his choice is not officially a candidate yet – and the window to become one ends on Friday at 5:00 p.m. “I am hearing that Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl, a true […]

Manufacture Alabama announced its endorsement of Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in his campaign for lieutenant governor, citing his record on business policy and government reform. “Manufacture Alabama is endorsing Wes Allen for Lieutenant Governor due to his track record of supporting pro-business policies and his results-driven approach to governing,” said Jon Barganier, president […]

A sweeping federal review of Small Business Administration 8(a) defense contracts ordered by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is sending ripples throughout the defense industry. The directive, issued Jan. 16, subjects all active 8(a) firms nationwide to a comprehensive audit, with heightened scrutiny on high-value, sole-source defense contracts. Hegseth ordered a line-by-line review of every […]

State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) believes elections audits are a necessary tool to ensure trust by voters in the Yellowhammer State. “Just transparency and accountability,” Lovvorn said Tuesday on Longshore & McKnight. “This is a post election audit bill. It’s not going to change the results of any election, but if we have a problem […]

Election year legislation introduced in the Alabama Legislature aims to crack down on cryptocurrency kiosk fraud, a growing scam trend that has cost Alabamians millions of dollars and disproportionately targets seniors. Rep. Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster) introduced the Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act (House Bill 303) on January 21, which would impose transaction limits, require enhanced […]

Election year is here, and with that opportunity comes the need for volunteers to help make the process possible. As the May 19, 2026 primary election approaching, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging residents to serve as poll workers, emphasizing the vital role they play in administering elections across the state. “Poll workers […]

At the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), we talk a lot about collaboration and partnerships, but I want to take some time today to discuss what that truly looks like. Whether it is workforce development, infrastructure investment, tax and regulatory policies, or even childcare, all these issues are critical to our state’s overall economic growth […]

Governor Kay Ivey is backing legislation that would allow military veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms without first earning a bachelor’s degree, under a bill filed this week in the Alabama Legislature. Senate Bill 149, sponsored by State Senator Matt Woods (R-Jasper) and State Rep. Rick Rehm (R-Dothan), would authorize the Alabama State Department of […]

The Business Council of Alabama is jumping into one of the Wiregrass’ most closely watched contests of the 2026 election cycle. On Wednesday, BCA’s ProgressPAC endorsed former Henry County Probate Judge David Money in the GOP primary for House District 85. Money is challenging first-term State Rep. Rick Rehm (R-Dothan). He launched his campaign last […]

Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville announced his nomination of 47 Alabama students to attend one of the four U.S. service academies as part of the class of 2030: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy. “I’m proud to nominate a strong group of young, patriotic Alabamians to represent […]

As the mother of seven children, I know how hard it is to protect my kids in the digital world. Even the most informed parents are desperate for solutions to empower them to take back control from Big Tech.  That is why I support House Bill 161, the App Store Accountability Act, by Representative Chris […]

The Mountain Brook City Council formally honored the Marsh family this week by naming John Marsh as Mayor for the Day and permanently renaming the city’s annual tradition in memory of his late sister. During its January 12 meeting, the council designated the city’s Mayor for the Day program as the Sarah C. Marsh Mayor […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) agrees with President Donald Trump that what happens in the territory of Greenland also impacts American national security. Trump has been pushing for the U.S. to acquire Greenland and has even announced tariffs on European allies who oppose his position on Greenland, which is currently an autonomous part of the […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is advocating to cancel out a $20 billion climate slush fund approved under the Biden administration. Marshall, who is also a candidate for the U.S. Senate, joined a coalition of states Tuesday supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) effort to shut down a Biden-era climate grant program. EPA officials admitted […]

The Alabama Wildlife Federation is praising U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for securing $1 million in federal funding to support oyster reef restoration efforts in Alabama. The funding was included in the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations bill passed by the U.S. Senate on January 15 and will support Alabama’s Comprehensive Oyster Restoration […]

The legalization and taxation of gambling has long been a perennial issue in Alabama, and in recent years, sports gambling specifically has emerged within that conversation. As betting on sports becomes a mammoth industry legal in 38 states, Alabama is not among them, nor is it capitalizing on the tax revenue generated from its activity […]

One of the candidates for Alabama Secretary of State just got a big boost from a very popular official in the Yellowhammer State. Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth announced on Tuesday his endorsement of Caroleene Dobson for the seat in the 2026 election cycle. “Caroleene Dobson is the fresh face with new ideas that we need […]

This morning, Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board Chairman John Wahl issued a formal letter to the Fairhope Public Library Board outlining the APLS Board’s determination that the library remains ineligible for state funding due to continued noncompliance with Alabama Administrative Code requirements. The letter was sent at the request of the Fairhope Public Library’s […]

President Trump jumped into Alabama’s Republican U.S. Senate primary over the weekend with a “complete and total endorsement” of U.S. Rep. Barry Moore. Trump made that endorsement of Moore (R-Enterprise) over presumptive frontrunner Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and a handful of other candidates, including former U.S. Navy Seal Jared Hudson, cattle farmer Rodney Walker, and […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is praising the appointment of five Alabama agriculture leaders to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee. The USDA announced Roy Shepherd “Shep” Morris Sr., Wallace Drury, William “Billy” D. Hixon, Michael D. Reeves, and Dr. Mykel Rae Taylor will serve on Alabama’s FSA state […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore gave his firsthand account of getting President Donald Trump’s endorsement in a competitive 2026 race for U.S. Senate. In an appearance on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program” today, Moore (R-Enterprise) said, “I’ve been with him since day one, and it’s good to have him with us.” WATCH:  https://x.com/yhn/status/2013330435351203866 “We are so excited,” Moore […]

On January 19, 1818 – 208 years ago today – the first legislature of the Alabama Territory convened at the Douglass Hotel in the territorial capital of St. Stephens. Only twelve members of the House, representing seven counties, and only one member of the Senate conducted the business of the new territory. Appointed Gov. William […]