The Auburn Tigers earned their biggest win on a basketball court in a very long time on Saturday evening when they defeated the Creighton Blue Jays in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to get to the Sweet Sixteen and the second weekend for the first time since 2019. Head coach Bruce Pearl has […]

As the Legislative Session evolves, I find myself missing my ole friend Mac McArthur around the Statehouse. We would visit in the halls and sometimes sit together in the gallery. He would be busier than a one-armed paper hanger as he was always having to work on legislative matters for the state employees. We would […]

During a visit to Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal on Thursday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked by members of the press about the potential possibility of a run for governor in 2026. “As I tell people, I’m either going to be a senator, I’m going to work for President Trump, I could possibly be governor, or […]

Tuscaloosa County is taking a major step forward in its efforts to attract new industries, thanks to a $296,000 grant from Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. The funding will be used by the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) to prepare key industrial sites for future development. The grant, the largest […]

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has responded with cautious confidence, assuring the public that Alabama is prepared to assume expanded responsibilities — as long as federal funding remains consistent. The executive order, signed on March 20, is […]

In the first fifteen days of the current legislative session, we have seen Governor Kay Ivey and the state Legislature work together to reform the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and address the violent crime epidemics in our largest cities by banning Glock switches. The Governor will also soon sign legislation to give teachers and […]

Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town believes President Donald Trump was acting within his authority under the Constitution when he deported dangerous criminal illegal aliens to El Salvador last weekend. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg tried to prevent the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan immigrants who are members of the gang Tren de Aragua (TDA). The […]

A proposal to regulate hemp-derived products in Alabama failed to pass the Senate Healthcare Committee, halting efforts to impose stricter controls on the sale and distribution of psychoactive hemp products. Senate Bill 237, introduced by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence), aimed to create a regulatory framework for products containing cannabinoids such as Delta-8 and Delta-9 […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee convened to discuss House Bill 224, introduced by State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris). The bill seeks to amend existing laws concerning the obstruction of governmental operations by establishing new boundaries and penalties related to interactions with first responders.​ The proposed legislation would make it […]

Alabama has officially outlawed Glock switches and other gun conversion devices, as Gov. Kay Ivey signed new legislation Wednesday targeting their possession and sale. The move, aimed at curbing gun violence, follows a deadly year in which these devices were linked to multiple mass shootings, including a deadly attack outside a Birmingham nightclub in September. […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) is concerned about the increasing number of people being involved in DUIs that are testing positive for THC. The issue came up in the Legislature this week as a bill introduced by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) to regulate hemp-derived THC products failed Wednesday in the Senate Committee on Healthcare. […]

The Alabama Senate has passed SB252, the Community Pharmacy Relief Act, a measure aimed at regulating pharmacy benefits managers to ensure independent pharmacies receive fairer reimbursements and increased transparency in drug pricing. SB252, sponsored by State Sen. Billy Beasley (D-Clayton), seeks to address concerns over PBM practices that lawmakers and pharmacists argue lead to unfair […]

Orange Beach is hitting the brakes on major new housing developments—at least for the next nine months. In an effort to get ahead of rapid growth, the city council has approved a moratorium on certain residential projects to allow time for a deep dive into how the city’s infrastructure can keep up. “We all know […]

In an effort to protect American beekeepers and honey producers, Senator Tommy Tuberville recently introduced legislation that would shield domestic operations from much of the financial harm caused by counterfeit foreign honey imports. The Honey Integrity Act, according to Tuberville, would help keepers and producers in the United States by instructing the FDA to create […]

A bill that would change how public schools classify students for athletic competition advanced through the Alabama House Education Policy Committee on Wednesday, following the adoption of a substitute version. HB298, sponsored by State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville), originally proposed that English language learner students who do not participate in interscholastic athletics be excluded from […]

A major piece of legislation, signed into law today by Gov. Kay Ivey, has been praised by mayors of the state’s largest cities as making “all Alabama communities safer.” The Alabama Big 10 Mayors released the following statement after Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation into law that would make it a felony offense at the […]

The Alabama State Board of Education is considering a $90,000 pay raise for State Superintendent Eric Mackey, a move that would increase his salary from $292,500 to $380,000. If approved, Mackey’s salary would exceed that of local superintendents and make him one of the highest-paid state superintendents in the country, though other Alabama education officials […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate approved a bill that would allow certain individuals sentenced under the state’s Habitual Felony Offender Act to seek resentencing. SB156, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), initially failed on a 16-16 vote but later passed 17-8 after negotiations off the floor. Critics of the legislation contend that it […]

A bill that would require healthcare providers to screen women for postpartum depression has cleared the Alabama House. House Bill 322, introduced by Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley), aims to ensure new mothers are assessed for signs of the condition. A similar measure, Senate Bill 191, introduced by Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile), has been introduced in […]

Federal cost-cutting measures have reached Maxwell Air Force Base, leading to the cancellation of a Department of Defense contract, according to a social media post from the Department of Government Efficiency. The terminated contract, initially approved on January 27, was valued at $465,000 and covered non-personal services, including responsibilities for horticulture, landscape design, and greenhouse […]

Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has never been shy about sharing his opinion when it comes to politics, especially when that opinion involves the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. RELATED: Bruce Pearl issues warning of what a Palestinian state would bring Pearl, who is Jewish, is a fierce supporter of Israel […]

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels believes voters will not be happy with Republicans if they block his effort to extend the tax cut on overtime pay in the Yellowhammer State. On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a series of tax cut bills aimed at providing financial relief to residents by reducing taxes […]

Just outside the House chamber in the U.S. Capitol, a stairwell leading to the gallery holds a striking piece of history—Howard Chandler Christy’s 1940 painting, Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States. The massive 20-by-30-foot oil-on-canvas, commissioned by Congress for the Constitution’s 150th anniversary, has become a favorite of Rep. Gary […]

Governor Kay Ivey signed SB67  into law Tuesday, a measure aimed at restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance services for the state’s nearly 400,000 veterans. Sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones  (R-Centre) and State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville), SB67 shifts oversight of the ADVA commissioner from the State Board of Veterans Affairs […]