Ken McFeeters, a seasoned insurance professional and former congressional candidate, has officially declared his intention to run for governor of Alabama in the 2026 election. Positioning himself as a political outsider, McFeeters aims to challenge the entrenched establishment and advocate for the interests of everyday Alabamians. RELATED: Tuberville officially running for Governor of Alabama in […]

Alabama Republican Young Boozer announced Wednesday that he is once again running for the position of state treasurer. The new bid marks Boozer’s fourth campaign for the office. An experienced banker by trade, Boozer was first elected to the position in 2010 and then again in 2014. Due to state law, he could not run […]

 After more than two years of tension and uncertainty, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is entering a new chapter. On Tuesday, the Montgomery City Council unanimously approved a measure that reaffirms the museum’s traditional dual governance structure, allowing both the City Museum Board and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Association to move forward […]

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are giving their perspective opinions on the merits of the legislation. 

The Alabama National Guard has announced the appointment of Casey Rogers as its new Deputy Director of External Affairs and Strategic Communication. Rogers, who previously served as the External Affairs Director for Governor Kay Ivey, officially assumes her new role today. According to the Alabama Political Reporter, Major General David Pritchett, Adjutant General of the […]

Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL, Jared Hudson, is calling out the D.C. establishment for allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports. In a post on X, the Alabama native specifically took issue with transgender competitors taking home female state titles in Democrat run states. “Girls’ sports are under fire. […]

Case Dixon, a 26-year-old physical therapist assistant from McCalla, Alabama, has launched his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Alabama’s 6th Congressional District. He will run as a Republican, challenging incumbent U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer, who has held the seat since 2015. RELATED: Beginning his sixth term, Gary Palmer continues to wield influence […]

A federal lawsuit filed by a trade group representing Alabama convenience stores has led to changes in how the state will enforce its new vape law, according to the Alabama Political Reporter. The lawsuit, brought by the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama (PCMA), challenged House Bill 8, which aimed to restrict the sale of […]

At its June 2 meeting, the newly appointed Birmingham Water Works Regional Board voted to rescind the contract of Deputy General Manager and General Counsel Mark Parnell, while taking additional steps to reshape leadership and strengthen oversight. Parnell’s contract, approved by the previous board on May 6, included a $55,000 monthly salary, a $1,000 monthly […]

Coach Bruce Pearl will have to overcome some major obstacles if he wants to run for Senate as a Republican.

Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed publicly addressed the growing controversy surrounding the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) during his monthly press briefing this week, offering clarity on the city’s role in the museum’s governance and pushing back against what he described as misinformation.  The remarks come before the Montgomery City Council is scheduled to […]

According to a poll provided to 1819 News, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading the field of potential candidates in the upcoming U.S. Senate election. The state’s top law enforcement officer leads the race in multiple scenarios, including against opponents such as former congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Lt. Governor […]

As Tuberville continues his gubernatorial campaign, there is no doubt that the potential of a state lottery in Alabama will be an issue.

Many of Alabama's political leaders are speaking out after several people were injured in a terrorist attack in Colorado.

Republican candidate for the Alabama House District 12 seat, Cindy Myrex, has released a new campaign ad ahead of the party’s primary in July. The Cullman County native highlighted her personal life as a mother and wife, and also spoke about her successful career as a realtor that has spanned almost twenty years. Myrex also […]

The Montgomery City Council is set to consider a new ordinance on Tuesday that could significantly restructure how the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is governed. The proposed measure follows months of public disagreement between city officials and museum leadership over authority, oversight, and operations at the city-owned institution. According to WSFA, the ordinance would […]

According to an initial campaign finance report, Republican Secretary of State candidate Andrew Sorrell received $50,027 in contributions in just the first 12 days of his campaign. Sorrell reports that he believes the sum to be a state fundraising record, given that the two previous victors for secretary of state each reported $13,000 and $38,481 […]

Rick Pate, Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, announced today that he will run for Lieutenant Governor in the 2026 election.   Pate was expected to run for Governor of Alabama this election cycle, but dropped down to Lt. Governor as he was term-limited as Ag Commissioner, citing a close personal friendship with U.S. Senator Tommy […]

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell officially launched his campaign for Alabama Attorney General first thing Monday morning. In preparation for his run in the 2026 Alabama Republican Party primary as the state’s top law enforcement official, Mitchell recently resigned from the bench of the Alabama Supreme Court after serving for more than eight years. […]

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey announced the newly restructured Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) members. “In Alabama, we proudly support the men and women who wore the uniform to fight for our freedoms. We continue to prioritize veteran needs in our state and want to ensure we have every available resource for these […]

Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell is disappointed that the Legislature was unable to pass an election audit bill during the 2025 session.

U.S. Reps. Rogers and Strong said the actions by the Biden administration put partisan politics over national security. 

When President Trump first announced his campaign in 2015, I remember telling my sons, Tucker and Troy, that he was exactly the leader our country needed. Unlike most politicians, he’d actually had a real job building and running a successful company. For decades, Donald Trump had been adored by Hollywood, musicians, elites, and the media. […]

Each year, thousands of Alabama schoolchildren visit the Capitol in Montgomery to experience government at work. For the past several years, they have also seen firsthand the building’s outdated condition and its need for modernization. Cramped committee rooms, malfunctioning elevators, and a lack of space for visitors have long challenged the building’s functionality. Now, those […]