The Alabama House and Senate have passed the Houston/Hunter Act, a bill allowing firearm owners to voluntarily and temporarily surrender their weapons to law enforcement during mental health crises. The legislation is aimed at reducing firearm-related suicides, particularly among veterans.  The bill permits firearm owners to enter into a voluntary agreement with a federal firearms […]

FBI Director Kash Patel told Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville he will fill open positions at the FBI’s campus on Redstone Arsenal. Patel’s comments came ahead of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week. He was confirmed today by the full Senate.

After weeks of controversy and delays, the United States Senate officially confirmed Kash Patel as the next Director of the FBI on Thursday afternoon by a vote of 51-49. Patel, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, faced a more difficult confirmation process than the majority of nominees with two Republicans Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voting against his nomination in unison with Democrats.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining the fight to cut fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government.

U.S. Rep Barry Moore believes that part of the current federal tax code is hurting family farms in Alabama and across the country.

The School Board member said parents considering pulling their children from public schools owe an explanation to students not leaving.

State officials and private sector partners joined forces at the Alabama State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the passage of legislation creating the Alabama Veterans Resource Center.  Legislative leaders and lawmakers responsible for the idea say the center will offer a centralized hub to streamline access to essential resources and assist veterans and their […]

Lawmakers, advocates and opponents converged for a public hearing today on a controversial topic in the Alabama Senate today over two competing bills proposing to reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the state. Independent pharmacists and supporters of reform flooded the State House today advocating primarily for SB99. No vote was held today, but members […]

I will gladly explain why school choice is good for kids, to kids, if a school board member really wants me to

As court backlogs across the state continue to grow, Alabama Attorney Steve Marshall has issued his full endorsement of legislation that could solve the issue and also lead to faster incarceration of violent criminals.

HB7, known as the Laken Riley Act, advanced closer to a full House vote on Wednesday after receiving a favorable report from the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough aims to enhance cooperation between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.  “This is the same […]

A group of State Representatives have introduced a package of bills to target illegal immigration. The House-led effort announced today comes alongside a separate package that advanced the Alabama Senate last week. Lawmakers say their goal is to toughen and support the crackdown on illegal immigration from the federal level, which has quickly become a […]

Citing agriculture as a key part of national security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong reintroduced today the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act. The legislation would prohibit people associated with the governments of China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing or leasing American farmland. “Chinese investment in U.S. farmland, much of which is in close proximity to […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate voted to remove a significant portion of proposed legislation that would restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) and the State Board of Veterans Affairs.  Senators adopted a substitute version of the bill that kept a cabinet-level appointment for the ADVA Commissioner – but walked back various changes to […]

On Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump made good on a campaign promise that began in Alabama.  He signed an executive order directing federal agencies to develop policies that protect IVF access and reduce both out-of-pocket expenses and health plan costs.  The goal will make fertility treatments more affordable for families hoping to conceive. For Trump, […]

The people knew government cuts would mean cuts to government and to pretend otherwise is ridiculous

A new bill introduced by State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) and backed by Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter seeks to bring greater accountability to law enforcement staffing and crime statistics across the state. HB287 would require municipalities to report the number of sworn law enforcement officers to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and […]

The bill is an attempt by Congress to back up Trump's executive order on the issue, which has already been blocked by a federal judge. 

State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) is pushing HB103, a legislative measure aimed at increasing gun safety in households with children. The bill, filed before the recent gun incident at Challenger Elementary School in Huntsville, has gained attention in light of a gun discharging in a second grader’s backpack.  RELATED: Laptop stops bullet from striking student […]

Speaking to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday morning, newly-elected Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate, Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) addressed the importance of equipping all Alabamians with the necessary training to secure stable, high-paying jobs that align with the evolving demands of the 21st-century economy. He detailed an overarching agenda focused on workforce development, […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is pushing for the implementation of "common sense solutions" to fight the youth mental health crisis that has been made worse by the widespread use of social media. As part of her effort, the lawmaker from Alabama has reintroduced legislation that she believes will help protect the country's youth from the damaging effects of unregulated social media usage.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s mission is to provide Alabamians access to quality, affordable healthcare because we care about their health, financial security, and peace of mind. Unfortunately, the proponents of ALFA’s “health” plan have chosen to engage in false and misleading attacks on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama instead of […]

The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is addressing problems associated with childhood trauma and the impact it has on a child's success by launching a pilot program designed to better equip providers to address childhood trauma. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to expand trauma-informed care to every provider working with adolescents across the state.

Editor’s Note: Four hours after this story was published, Secretary of State Wes Allen formally announced his campaign for Lt. Governor of Alabama in 2026. It has been slightly revised to include the latest information while preserving its original perspective.  In an era of increasing distrust in American elections, Alabama has essentially become the gold […]