Politics — Page 94
The tradition of military service runs deep in the DNA of the Oliver family. From the Battle of Camden in the Revolutionary War to Iwo Jima in World War II, my family has carried arms in several of our nation’s major conflicts. Before being elected to the Alabama Legislature, I served more than 30 years […]
When I ran for Senate, I promised the people of Alabama that I would fight for them in Washington, D.C. Many Alabamians are enthusiastically pro-life and sent me to the Capitol with a clear message: every life is worth fighting for.
School shootings have become an unfortunate fact of everyday life in modern America. From Columbine to the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida the scourge has claimed hundreds of innocent lives across the country.
Citing the need to protect American jobs and family businesses, Senator Tommy Tuberville reintroduced legislation late last week that would repeal the federal estate tax. According to the lawmaker, the tax, more commonly known as the death tax, is "purely punitive" and harms ranches, farms, and other small businesses across America.
Last week, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn made major headlines when he filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) exempt from state income taxes. HB240, known as the “Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act,” has a goal of benefiting schools […]
Following the departure of State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) from the Alabama House — for the first time since 2022, the role of House Majority Whip, became open — and on Monday, Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen named 29-year-old freshman State Rep. Brock Colvin to take on the job. Majority Whip is the third highest position […]
Alabama is considered one of the most military friendly states in the nation. We are currently ranked the second-best state for veterans to retire in, and it is our goal to improve that to number one. Alabama is home to more than 400,000 veterans, individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation. Despite […]
U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) are vocally reaffirming their support for Marshall Space Flight Center as the future of the Space Launch System (SLS) continues to draw the speculation of national media. “It is no secret China is aggressively advancing their technology and space programs, threatening both U.S. national and economic […]
Earlier this month, a state lawmaker added another wrinkle to the continuing debate over NIL issues in college sports.
A newly released public poll from an independent third-party news organization shows a clear favorite in the upcoming Mobile mayoral race. According to a two-day analysis with over 3,600 votes counted, Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson holds a significant lead over her fellow competitors with 41% of the vote.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt wants to ensure that all Americans retain access to AM radio in their vehicles. According to Britt (R-Montgomery), AM radio provides invaluable updates and alerts designed to help keep drivers informed of potentially hazardous situations, particularly in rural areas.
Sen. Gudger thinks it's time for Alabama to follow the lead of Trump's administration when it comes to making government more efficient.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate Thursday to be the Dept. of Health and Human Services Secretary.
On Thursday afternoon, Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter appointed State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) as Chairman of the House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee. It was announced yesterday that State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) will resign his seat to serve as constituent services director for Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman). Shedd also therefore […]
Rogers told WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," that he hopes Congress will help Trump and Musk in this effort.
Without dishonesty, the media and their Democrats have no arguments so they scream "people will die"
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) does not believe that Elon Musk wants to steal your Social Security check, she's lying... about everything.
Rep. Gary Palmer believes that Democrats may now be unhappy with their choice to sabotage and steal the 2020 Presidential Election. On a call with Jeff Poor of The Jeff Poor Show on Thursday morning, the congressman from Hoover said that Democrats are second-guessing their actions which allowed Trump an additional four years to plan his return to the White House.
Life in Alabama could soon become a lot more difficult for illegal immigrants if several bills passed today by the State Senate are signed into law. Measures to verify the immigration status of individuals in the custody of law enforcement using DNA and fingerprint analysis, invalidate the drivers licenses of immigrants issued without proof of […]
The Alabama House of Representatives paid tribute to Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) on Thursday morning, who is set to resign his seat in the lower chamber to go work for Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, a fellow Cullman lawmaker. “Randall Shedd has been a dear friend of mine from the first day I came into […]
Elon Musk took to X to praise U.S. Senator Katie Britt for her hard work getting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human services across the finish line. “It’s a little after midnight in Washington, and I just finished my shift presiding on the Senate floor. We’re working through the night […]
With the goal of growing and reinforcing patriotism among America's youth, Rep. Dale Strong has introduced legislation that would require primary and secondary schools receiving federal funding to meet certain standards in order to continue receiving financial assistance.
City leaders in Birmingham are raising serious concerns about the growing backlog of criminal court cases, which is leaving many families waiting years for justice.
Republicans in the Alabama House brought a popular, multi-year legislative effort to a successful close by passing the What is a Woman Act to codify definitions of sex-based terms such as “man,” “woman,” “male,” and “female” into state law — based on biological reality at birth. After passing the Senate last week, the bill now […]

