President Donald Trump’s FBI Director is telling people to visit Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville if they want to see what a top of the line law enforcement center really looks like. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville), Vice Chairman of Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee, spoke with FBI Director, Kash Patel, Wednesday regarding the Bureau’s Fiscal […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth let it be known that he’s not happy with those in the Legislature who caved to lobbyist pressure and didn’t pass a bill over religious liberty in Alabama public schools. The measure would offer public school students the ability to participate in off-campus religious and character instruction during school hours. State […]

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) is defending his colleague State Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan) against criticism about a bill regarding In vitro fertilization (IVF). Yarbrough filed HB518, also known as the Prenatal Equal Protection Act among other bills on personal choice and pro-life issues. The legislation was assigned to the Health Committee chaired by Lee. […]

Governor Kay Ivey signed HB477 into law this afternoon, authorizing the Alabama Farmers Federation to offer Alfa Health Plans as a coverage option for its members. Federation President Jimmy Parnell expressed gratitude for the governor’s support. “We thank Gov. Ivey for signing this important legislation into law,” Parnell said. “Farmers and other small business owners […]

President Donald J. Trump made national news last week when he spoke at a commencement ceremony on the campus of the University of Alabama. While his visit alone was significant, the headlines got much bigger when it was revealed that he was discussing the NIL issue with Nick Saban and potentially even considering an executive […]

Families are the backbone of our society, and when they thrive, our communities prosper. Yet, in today’s complex world, many families, especially those led by single mothers, face immense challenges. Senator Katie Britt’s MOMS Act (More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed) is a ground-breaking initiative that addresses these challenges head-on, providing the kind of support […]

A bill that would make it easier for retired doctors to volunteer their medical services is now on its way to Governor Kay Ivey for final approval. House Bill 346, sponsored by State Rep. Paul Lee (R – District 86), eliminates the current requirement that retired physicians log a minimum of 100 hours of service […]

Alabama is taking new steps to enhance safety along its Gulf Coast beaches with the signing of House Bill 437, known as “Lulu’s Law.” Governor Kay Ivey officially signed the legislation Tuesday, creating a shark alert system designed to notify beachgoers and first responders of shark activity in Baldwin and Mobile counties. Named after Birmingham […]

During a House appropriations committee hearing on Tuesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt continued to advocate for U.S. Space Command’s permanent relocation to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. The command, currently headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado, has for years been the subject of intense political confrontation between elected officials from the two states. RELATED: President […]

The Alabama Big 10 Mayors applauded the Alabama Legislature for passing and Gov. Kay Ivey for signing into law two bills that will improve public safety across Alabama. “As mayors, there is no greater priority of ours than public safety,” said a statement from the Alabama Big 10 Mayors. “We commend this bipartisan effort to […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is commending the Alabama Legislature for passing HB307 by State Rep. Jim Hill (R-Moody) and State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) to help authorities across the state more efficiently and effectively process the ever-increasing backlog of violent crime cases across jurisdictions. Under current state law, the Alabama Supreme Court has […]

Legislation designed to give Alabama’s elected officials increased oversight on how members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees are appointed has officially passed the House. It will quickly return to the Senate for concurrence before it heads to Governor Ivey’s desk. The bill, SB5, was originally filed by State Sen. […]

The Alabama Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed House Bill 152, legislation that exempts baby and menstrual hygiene products from the state’s portion of sales and use taxes beginning September 1, 2025. Sponsored by State Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham), and carried in the Senate by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), the bill received broad bipartisan support […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is moving forward with the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Widening Project, a major infrastructure effort designed to expand traffic capacity, improve safety, and reduce congestion across Mobile Bay. The project includes the construction of a new cable-stayed bridge over the Mobile River and the widening of I-10. […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed SB289 on Tuesday, advanced legislation that will require K-12 schools to implement a “success sequence” curriculum aimed at improving long-term economic outcomes for students. Sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and carried in the House by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), the bill directs the State Board of […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is introducing legislation to pass a bill that would create a tax deduction for overtime wages up to $10,000 for individuals and $20,000 for married couples. Sounds like a great idea. It actually sounds familiar. Where have we seen this before? Tuberville was with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) in […]

Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has always been unapologetically open about his unwavering support for Israel. After leading Auburn to its second Final Four in school history, Pearl has had a busy offseason in terms of his political and religious beliefs. Last month, he was named Chairman of the Board of Directors […]

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will now offer illegal immigrants a $1,000 travel stipend and free commercial flights if they self-deport from the United States. The decision is expected to reduce current deportation costs on American taxpayers by as much as 70%. With the now-added incentive to self-deport, lawmakers are hoping those in the […]

From small towns in Alabama to large cities in California, the rising cost of prescription drugs is a concern that crosses state lines and political divisions. The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance is working to elevate national awareness about the financial burden high drug prices place on American families. According to the PRA, Americans often pay significantly […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a sweeping public safety measure targeting gun violence, particularly in Alabama’s urban communities. SB119, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) and State Rep. Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa), strengthens firearm possession laws, heightens penalties for shootings into occupied buildings, and expands judicial tools for detaining violent offenders prior to […]

Putting a pen to paper, Gov. Kay “High Stepper” Ivey signed legislation Monday addressing the statute governing the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. “My signature on House Bill 1593 names the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission, giving it the proper name it deserves and setting it up for […]

U.S. Reps. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) introduced legislation to protect veteran-owned small businesses across the country in October 2024. The bill, which didn’t receive a vote at the time, would have amended the Small Business Act to allow for the children of recently deceased service-disabled Veterans to temporarily take over their small […]

Promising strong leadership and fresh ideas, Republican Clint Hollingsworth launched his candidacy for the District 12 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. “I am running for the Alabama House of Representatives because I believe our community deserves an experienced leader who will fight to get us a seat at the table,” said Hollingsworth, a […]

In the final stretch before voters in the Alabama House District 11 special primary election head to the polls on May 13, GOP candidate Heath Allbright is fighting back against what he calls “dishonest” attacks against his character and his family. After a campaign mailer from an Alabama-registered 1776 PAC flooded mailboxes of the Cullman-area […]