Politics — Page 52

For the past four months, legislators met in Montgomery to address issues that affect Alabamians every day. Lawmakers brought back a handful of victories to their districts – policies that will directly impact their neighbors’ quality of life and shape their communities for years to come. They also returned with a litany of accomplishments that […]

In a recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Katie Britt spoke with U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright about China’s expanding nuclear capabilities, specifically its growing number of nuclear reactors. Britt reminded Wright that the Asian country has 28 such facilities currently under construction, which amounts to approximately half the nuclear reactors being built in […]

Congressman Dale Strong sat down with Adam Thompson of Americans for Prosperity-Alabama Wednesday evening in Huntsville to discuss several topics, including the value of small businesses for both owners and employees. Strong (R-Huntsville) spoke from personal experience on the subject. “I came from a small business,” he told Thompson. “I think what’s unique about small […]

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report Thursday, revealing some of the shortfalls in the process of reversing the decision to locate the new U.S. Space Command Headquarters (HQ) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. In 2023, then President Joe Biden announced that the Space Command HQ would remain in Colorado despite the Air […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on Facebook owner Meta to remove one of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) features that potentially exposes children to sexually explicit content. Marshall joined a 28-state coalition of state attorneys general in sending a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc., expressing grave concerns over recent reports that Meta’s AI […]

According to a recent report, two high-ranking officials at the Birmingham Water Works have also held additional positions within Greene County in West Alabama. Mac Underwood returned in February 2025 as general manager of the Birmingham Water Works with an annual salary of $446,118. At the same time, he continued to serve as the chief […]

Former Navy SEAL launches run for U.S. Senate

Former U.S. Navy SEAL and Alabama native Jared Hudson has officially launched a campaign to become the state’s next Senator. The veteran, who currently resides in Birmingham with his wife and children, heads Covenant Rescue Group, an organization that fights against human trafficking. In a recent video post on X, Hudson announced his candidacy and […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 — setting up a high-stakes race to fill the seat that will be formerly held by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), who announced his campaign for Governor of Alabama earlier this week. Marshall, a two-term attorney general and […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined local, state and regional leaders, as well as many supportive first responders on Wednesday at the site of the Birmingham Northern Beltline to review progress on the expressway’s construction. “The Birmingham Northern Beltline is a crucial project not just for local communities but for our state and for the entire […]

The Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama, a nonprofit trade association representing over 200 petroleum marketers and convenience store operators across the state, became the first major trade association to endorse U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026 on Wednesday. Shortly after his campaign announcement from Auburn, which drew […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong confirmed Wednesday that he will seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 2026, ending speculation that he might enter the race for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat. “After prayerful thought and consideration, I have decided that the best way I can serve Alabama is to remain in the United States […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville reported a blockbuster first day of fundraising for his freshly launched 2026 gubernatorial bid. According to his campaign, Tuberville has raked in $2,064,723 since announcing he was running just 24 hours ago. “This is just the beginning of our fight to put Alabama first,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) posted. https://x.com/CoachForGov/status/1927822002498212115 According to the […]

Both members of Alabama’s Democratic Congressional delegation recently decried the passage of President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful, Bill.” The 1,000-page piece of legislation passed by a vote of 215-214, with no Democrats voting in favor of the measure. The bill includes extending the 2017 tax cuts while also adding no tax on tips and no […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging members of Congress to protect Americans’ Second Amendment rights across state lines. Marshall recently sent a multi-state letter calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. The resolution, H.R. 38, would allow those who are lawfully cleared to carry a concealed […]

Just a day after announcing his intent to become Alabama’s next Governor, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has already released a campaign advertisement heading into the 2026 race. During the minute-long video message, Tuberville touts his close ties to President Donald Trump and strong conservative record in Washington, D.C. “Here in Alabama, y’all know me […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville officially launched his campaign for Governor of Alabama Tuesday in Auburn, jumping straight into the issues and laying out a platform centered on K-12 education reform, economic growth, and stronger state-level control over federal programs. Tuberville, whose first Senate term ends in 2026, said he plans to serve out the remainder […]

As the state of Louisiana awaits the Supreme Court decision on a case surrounding redistricting and possible racial gerrymandering, many believe the ruling could have broader ramifications for other states, including Alabama. During oral arguments earlier this month, Louisiana and a group of Black voters asked the justices to reinstate a congressional map, enacted by […]

According to a report from 1819 News, Alabama Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is considering a potential run for the U.S. Senate. His signal today follows Senator Tommy Tuberville’s announcement yesterday that he would not be running for re-election to the seat, opting instead to run for Governor of Alabama. Moore says his staunch conservative record […]

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, President of the Alabama Public Service Commission, was officially appointed as Alabama’s State Director for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday. Cavanaugh has served as president of the Public Service Commission since 2012 and was first elected statewide in 2010. In 2020, she received the […]

Incumbent U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville officially announced he will run for Governor of Alabama in the 2026 Republican Party primary.  Live from an Auburn staple, Byron’s Smokehouse, Tuberville announced his run in an exclusive television interview with “The Will Cain Show” on Fox News.  “I started my Senate run almost seven years ago, right in […]

With U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announcing his run for Alabama governor, speculation has now begun regarding his possible replacement in Washington, D.C. It’s already widely expected that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will run, but how about another well-known college sports coach with Auburn ties? RELATED: Auburn’s Bruce Pearl named chairman of U.S.-Israel Education Association  […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is praising Alabama lawmakers following the conclusion of the latest legislative session in Montgomery. In a post on X, Ainsworth applauded the body for passing a package of pro-military bills that will benefit service members, veterans, and their families for years to come. According to Ainsworth, the legislation helps meet part […]

The city of Huntsville is proposing its first sewer rate increase in 20 years to support infrastructure investments within the sewer collection system and at five wastewater treatment facilities. The proposal calls for monthly sewer bills to increase from $24.15 to $29.15 for an average residential customer, which remains far below the average Alabama sewer […]

Elon Musk has stepped away from DOGE to run his companies full time. Numerous commentators suggest that DOGE has failed. I see DOGE as a crucial step in disrupting Washington’s culture of spending. DOGE could never cut spending by $2 trillion by itself. Discretionary Federal spending, the portion approved by Congress annually, was only $1.8 […]