In the summer of 2015, I was between my freshman and sophomore years at Hope College. I was studying political science, and I was active in the College Republicans chapter. I always considered myself a close observer of the political news and events of the day, but as the Presidential election cycle kicked into gear […]

Governor Kay Ivey made an official proclamation Monday calling on Alabamians to pray for the state and the nation ahead of the 2024 elections being held on Tuesday. Ivey writes in her proclamation that prayer is important because those elected to office need God’s guidance. “Whereas in Alabama, we devoutly recognize the supreme authority and […]

Republicans from across the state will gather at election night watch parties kicking off Tuesday evening when polls close at 7 p.m. to cap a massive effort from thousands of volunteers statewide who have worked tirelessly for local, state and federal conservative candidates. “I want to extend my gratitude to each of you—our hardworking volunteers, […]

Pollster for Washington-based Cygnal Intelligence and former Alabama political operative, John Rogers, provided insight on the pivotal factors that may influence the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. He also appraised Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District contest as a race that Democrats nationally had to pour more money into than initially expected. Rogers painted a picture in an […]

When I first came to Washington to represent Alabama’s First Congressional District in Congress, Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats controlled the U.S. House. Just a few days after I got here, the Biden-Harris administration took office. I witnessed firsthand the constant chaos, abuse of authority, and reckless spending, plus the erosion of personal freedom and […]

During a campaign stop for Republican nominee for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, Governor Kay Ivey briefly received medical attention on Sunday night after becoming dehydrated. Ivey, Dobson, Dick Brewbaker, who also vied for the GOP nomination earlier this year, were joined by campaign supporters at SweetCreek Farm Market in Pike Road, which is owned and […]

With balloting in the 2024 presidential election slated to begin in less than 24 hours, most Alabamians are already firm in their choice of which ticket to support. But if you remain among the handful of undecided voters, I feel it is important to offer a few facts to explain why a vote for Donald […]

Though their state capitals are several hundred miles apart, Alabama and Virginia joined forces to combat the fentanyl epidemic ravaging communities across the country. In a historic partnership, Gov. Kay Ivey and the state of Alabama partnered with the state of Virginia to participate in Operation Free, an enforcement initiative which began Sept. 15 and […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) on Friday sounded off on the Kamala Harris campaign’s closing message, which has largely focused on denigrating Americans who don’t support the Vice President’s candidacy. In recent days, Harris herself has called President Donald Trump a “fascist” while her running mate Tim Walz compared Trump supporters to Nazis. President Joe Biden called Americans voting […]

America will elect its 47th President next week. At least 99% of the votes will be cast by American citizens. With millions of illegal immigrants having poured through our country’s southern border over the past four years, there will be some illegal ballots cast by non-citizens. The opening of the border by the Democratic administration […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) had a vicious reply to Minnesota Governor and the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, after another football centric social media post from Walz: “Huddle up, team. It’s the final quarter. We’ve got the ball and we’re driving down field. And boy, do we have the team […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is blasting billionaire Democrat Mark Cuban over a recent comment he made about women and former President Donald Trump. Cuban, who is openly supporting for Vice President Kamala Harris, recently said on “The View” that, “You never see [Trump] around strong, intelligent women ever.” Palmer reacted to the comments Friday […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) wants to make sure that any illegal immigrants caught voting in American elections are quickly deported. Strong introduced the Deport Illegal Voters Act to expedite the removal of aliens convicted of voting illegally. The legislation adds unlawful voting to the defined list of aggravated felonies under the Immigration and Nationality […]

Former President Barack Obama has thrown his support behind Shomari Figures, endorsing his former aide in Alabama’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District race. In a recorded statement, Obama said Alabama has played a leading role in the American civil rights movement and urged voters to cast their ballots for Figures to continue the effort. “By […]

A report from POLITICO released on Thursday provided an in-depth analysis of possible contenders for the position of acting U.S. Attorney General should President Donald Trump win a second term. The title of acting AG is given during the beginning of a presidential administration when the permanent AG candidate is still going through the Senate […]

The Gulf United Metro Business Organization (GUMBO) recently hosted its 2024 Chairman’s Dinner at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. During the evening, GUMBO’s Board of Directors recognized several distinguished individuals for their service. Awards were presented to outgoing board members Patrick Bussey and Tommy Lee, while Donna Watts received an award commemorating her longstanding contributions […]

On October 31, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter returned to his hometown of Rainsville to welcome Governor Kay Ivey to the Tom Bevill Center as she made one of her final stops of the Rebuild Alabama Road Tour. There, a large group of community members met to greet the Governor and celebrate the announcement […]

Across our state, working moms are forced to choose between their jobs and their families. In Alabama, women’s workforce participation rate is 52% compared to men’s at 63%. As CEO of Momentum, an organization created to advance women in the workplace, I see mothers faced with this choice all too often, and there has to […]

For a communist country, it was strange to have an unsanctioned gathering of a million people, but 40 years ago in Poland, the funeral of a simple parish priest brought the nation to a halt to pay their last respects. Father Jerzy Popiełuszko was not known as a great scholar or a powerful intellectual. In […]

With less than a week until the election, the Republican nominee for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District has been confidently speaking to a closer connection to the people in the state than her Democratic opponent. Caroleene Dobson said Thursday that Democratic nominee Shomari Figures is more of a Washington D.C. insider than an actual resident of […]

Voters in thirteen South Alabama counties in the 2nd Congressional District will go to the polls on Tuesday to elect the state’s newest representative in Washington D.C. This election is of the utmost importance to all Alabamians. If the Democrat nominee for the seat, Shomari Figures is victorious instead of Republican Caroleene Dobson, it will […]

Basic household costs have soared across the United States since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris first took office in 2021. From electricity to rent and groceries, overall prices are now up by 20.5% nationally. Even the cost of garbage collection and disposal has spiked, reaching a year-over-year increase of 5.8% in June of last year — […]

On October 31, 1912 — 112 years ago today — murder was committed inside the Alabama Capitol Building after a Bibb County man named Will Oakley confronted his stepfather, P.A. Woods of Odenville, in a dispute over some family land. The two men met in the office of Will’s uncle, J.G. Oakley, who served as […]

On Monday, representatives from Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers, & Valleys Council (RC&D) welcomed Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston, and DeKalb County grant recipients for a $59,000 check presentation. The RC&D Council awarded grants to support a wide range of initiatives with funding amounts ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Projects include […]