Politics — Page 91

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has a warning for his fellow Republicans and conservatives. He wants them to know that despite winning the majority in Congress and the presidency, they still will have to fight to get things done. During a recent appearance on “The Jeff Poor Show” on FM Talk 106.5, Moore discussed what […]

BullsEye Public Affairs, a Capitol Resources company, announced they have added a talented new hire to its team of operatives. Reed Phillips, former executive director of the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP), will bring more than a decade of knowledge and experience in political leadership to the firm. “Reed did a terrific job for the Alabama […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has helped halt an effort from the Biden Administration that would have made approximately 200,000 DACA recipients across the nation eligible for Obamacare. In August of this year, Marshall joined 18 other state attorneys general in suing the federal government to stop the proposed rule from going into effect. Now […]

With a promise to deliver secure, transparent, and fair elections, state and Madison County officials opened a center for elections management and probate court archives Monday. The site, a former skating rink, will store election equipment, including voting machines. The machines will also be programmed and tested at the center. On election days, the building […]

As a proud small business owner and advocate for Montgomery’s economic vitality, I am disappointed by the City Council’s recent amendment to Section 3-9 of the Code of Ordinance, restricting hours of operation for businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. This ordinance delivers a significant setback to our small business community and sends the wrong […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) believes a New York City jury got it right in their not guilty verdict of Daniel Penny. Penny has been found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide for the death of Jordan Neely by the jury on Monday. In May 2023, Penny, a 25-year-old former Marine, put Neely, a 30-year-old […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) for celebrating “Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day.” HHS posted on their social media Sunday about it, saying, “Today on Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day, everyone deserves to feel seen, respected and supported—no matter who they love. Create a world where […]

What could you do with nearly $8 million? Better yet, what could the State of Alabama do with it? We could invest in education, fix our roads and bridges, or provide better resources for veterans. Instead, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) is wasting it. The AMCC, created in 2021 after the passage of the […]

As the United States looks toward the future, many Americans are turning their hopes to Donald Trump. His campaign has reignited a sense of peace, confidence, and determination in the nation, inspiring optimism for what lies ahead. Trump’s presidency brought economic growth, border security, and a renewed sense of American pride, and his return to […]

Those of us who were born and raised during the Cold War fully understand how dangerous, destructive, and deadly communism and communist regimes have been. Communism is to blame for the deaths over 100 million people and for the trampling of basic human rights for more than 1.5 billion people around the world. The United […]

A member of the Alabama Legislature is now suing his former employer, Austal, for alleged “racial discrimination” after being terminated by the corporation, according to a report from WPMI NBC 15 News. State Rep. Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (D-Prichard) was fired after Austal accused him of violating its timekeeping policy. The lawmaker contends that prior to […]

Cryptocurrency policy is rapidly emerging as one of the most complex and controversial topics in American politics. Many voters and elected officials have never had the opportunity to interact with the crypto market and therefore don’t have a clear understanding of how it works or its potential. This lack of information and confusion can lead […]

Steve Flowers: Big mules ain't all bad

Our legendary governor of the 1940s and 1950s was the giant, cartoonish character James E. “Big Jim” Folsom. Ole Big Jim ran against the big businesses of Birmingham – big banks, utilities, and U.S. Steel – and labeled them the “Big Mules.” He campaigned on the back of a flatbed truck in every hamlet in […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has worked tirelessly to secure the Southern border and protect Americans from the effects of mass illegal immigration since first entering office in 2023. Now, Strong’s hard work is being recognized by NumbersUSA, the nation’s leading anti-illegal immigration advocacy organization. The group gave Huntsville’s representative an A+, making him one of 15 […]

Former Alabama U.S. Sen. Doug Jones thinks it’s time for new leadership in the Alabama Democratic Party if they want to be successful in the future. This is not the first time that Jones has had issues with his own party in Alabama. In 2019, he led an effort to change Alabama Democratic Party’s bylaws […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has named a former mayor of Daleville, Alabama as his December Veteran of the Month. In a statement announcing the news, Tuberville pointed to Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Wigglesworth’s extensive experience in the armed forces and tremendous impact on her home community as the reasons behind the veteran’s selection for the award. […]

Barry Moore

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore has announced his full support of legislation aimed at fighting the trafficking of fentanyl and drug addiction across America. The bill, the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024, would reactivate both the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program and the Drug-Free Communities program to help accomplish the task. […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) called into Alabama Morning News with JT Nysewander to discuss the cabinet confirmation process and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Britt on Thursday met with President Trump’s designated nominee to serve as Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. “I am supporting Pete and his nomination,” Britt confirmed to JT. Alabama’s junior […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth condemned a bizarre and extreme belief of some on the left who find it acceptable to offer “gender-affirming care” to minors. The issue was in focus this week as oral arguments were heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on a Tennessee law recently enacted that sets age restrictions for sex-change […]

Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators are showing their support for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. Pete Hegseth’s nomination has received backlash, with some claiming he’s unqualified and others accusing him of misconduct in the past. New Yorker magazine also claimed this week that Hegseth was “forced out of previous leadership positions for financial […]

Bitcoin has reach an all-time high value after crossing the $100,000 threshold for the first time in history during the trading day on Wednesday. Exactly one month after the election as of Thursday, Bitcoin has absolutely soared since then. Valued at just over $68,000 entering Election Day, by Wednesday, November 6 it was already up […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt on Tuesday shared that she met with former U.S. Reps. Doug Collins and Lee Zeldin about their upcoming roles in the Trump administration. Collins, an Airforce veteran and chaplain, has been announced as Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. He began representing Georgia in the U.S. House in […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer is defending a Tennessee state law being challenged by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Biden Administration banning transgender surgeries and medication for minors in the state. From the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, Palmer (R-Hoover) stressed the implications of the case currently being tried. “I stand […]

The Alabama House Democratic Caucus is hoping that a bill to regulate vaping in the state will pass during next year’s session. State Rep. Barbra Drummond (D-Mobile) is proposing HB8, a bill to regulate non-nicotine vapes and educate young people about the dangers of vaping. Alabama House Democrats push for support of the bill on […]