U.S. Senator Katie Britt hailed the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed late last week as lawmakers depart Washington for the Christmas holiday. Britt and top lawmakers are celebrating provisions that deepen Alabama’s role as a cornerstone of America’s defense infrastructure while delivering historic support for servicemembers and their […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is working to make sure that Alabama’s water infrastructure will continue to operate and provide for the citizens of Alabama in the years to come. This week, the lawmaker hailed the passage of legislation that will do exactly that. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, will authorize the U.S. […]

In a recent interview, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall explained why he’s constantly suing the Biden administration. “When we see … the paychecks of Alabamians impaired as a result of what goes on in D.C., then I think that we have an obligation to act,” he said. “And so sometimes people want to just default and […]

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville plays a key role in U.S. defense, including appropriations to aid Alabama’s efforts in the security of the U.S. homeland. He joined his colleagues recently to pass the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding and provides guidance for policy at […]

Sen. Katie Britt has added a fourth feather to her senatorial hat. Britt (R-Montgomery), already a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Rules committees, will serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee in the 119th Congress. The Judiciary Committee evaluates all judicial nominations for the federal judiciary, including the Supreme Court, and has broad jurisdiction over […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) has announced that she has voted in support of the American Relief Act of 2025, legislation that would continue funding the government through March of 2025 amidst a potential shutdown as well as provide critical assistance for Alabama’s family farmers. “The American people overwhelmingly chose President Trump to get America […]

Nine University of Alabama students are among the 16 selected for the 2025 class of Capitol Scholars. Now in its second year, the Capitol Scholars Program provides outstanding UA System students interested in careers in or around the federal government with an immersive summer internship experience in Washington, D.C. “The Capitol Scholars Program provides exceptional students across […]

During the last session of the legislature, Governor Kay Ivey, Speaker of the House, Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Senate President Pro Tem, Greg Reed, along with the business leaders of the state made the “Working for Alabama” program their priority. The Governor and legislature passed a sweeping package of bills that will streamline workforce development in […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes every effort needs to me made to expand energy production and lower the cost of energy across the nation. Britt and 13 other members of Congress introduced a bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to block implementation of the Biden Administration’s Natural Gas Tax. The tax was […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr is sticking to his guns on the issue of what he views as an unacceptable impact on the state’s education trust fund budget from the elimination of Alabama’s income tax obligation for full-time, hourly wage employees who work over 40 hours a week — also known as the overtime tax cut. […]

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) thinks the main reason Congress has had trouble passing a Continuing Resolution to fund the government is because of billionaire Elon Musk. Musk, renown entrepreneur and owner of the social media platform X, came out strongly against the CR that was introduced by House leadership earlier this week, criticizing it […]

A new poll conducted this month among Republican primary voters shows Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth has a major advantage in the 2026 governor’s race over a key potential contender. The survey, conducted by top-ranked Remington Research Group, asked voters if the election were held today, who they would cast their ballot for in a head-to-head […]

An alumnus of Montgomery’s Trinity Presbyterian School known for his business acumen and philanthropic deeds has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. Warren Stephens is chairman, president, and CEO of Stephens Inc., a privately owned diversified financial services firm based in Arkansas. The company has […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is touting the passage of legislation that will help upgrade and restore vital water infrastructure throughout the state of Alabama. The bill,  the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, will authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program for projects to make several improvements to the Wilson, Coffeeville, […]

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell joined The Yaffee Program on Thursday to speak on a number of topics,  including his strong support for closing primaries in Alabama to any voters not registered as Republicans. Sorrell has been working to close primaries in the state since taking the title of bylaws chairman for the Alabama Republican Party […]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is continuing to gain support from Republican legislators on Capitol Hill as he seeks to become the Department of Health and Human Services’ next Secretary. On Wednesday, the nominee met with U.S. Senator Katie Britt for a constructive meeting and earned her full support. “We had a thorough and direct conversation […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued his full support for Louisiana’s law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school and state-funded university classrooms. The legislation was blocked from taking effect recently by a federal district court judge. In an 18-state coalition brief filed Wednesday, the state’s top law enforcement official […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is urging elected officials from across the country to take the opportunity following Donald Trump’s historic victory in the 2024 Presidential Election to once again secure the Southern border. On Tuesday, Britt sat down for an interview with the 13th & Park podcast to discuss the renewed need to defend America from […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is coming out strongly against the proposed bill that would prevent a government shutdown before the end of the year. Congressional leadership unveiled the roughly 1,500 page bill Tuesday night that would continue to fund the government until March 2025. The legislation also includes some additions like a one-year farm […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation is asking Congress to quickly provide both economic and disaster relief for America’s producers. The organization expressed particular concern about the inability of many farmers to make a profit this year. ALFA President Jimmy Parnell said the fastest short-term solution would be for Congress to pass the continuing resolution released Tuesday […]

Legislation launched today by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong would help Huntsville’s Spaceport status with funding for its projects. Strong (R-Monrovia) said he introduced the Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation (SPACEPORT) Act to support the growing demands of the space transportation industry. The congressman is a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. […]

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) thinks state taxpayers should continue to be able to keep more of their own money they earned from working overtime. The state lawmaker is fighting to keep the tax cut in place despite new concerns about it causing a larger shortfall in revenue going to the state’s Education […]

The Alabama Policy Institute is taking a note out of the upcoming Trump administration’s playbook and launching their own program to promote more efficiency in state government. “Today, API is proud to announce the launch of the Alabama Department of Government Efficiency, or ALDOGE, an initiative inspired by the principles of the national DOGE program […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) believes one of the lessons from Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 Presidential election is that the legacy mainstream needs to make some painful changes if they want to stay relevant. “I think the media, if they pay attention to what just happened in this election with Trump, they better […]