MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus on Wednesday held its third annual luncheon on the State Capitol front lawn, celebrating and advancing one of the Yellowhammer State’s most important economic engines. The luncheon perfectly captured the essence of what it means to be an Alabama sportsman, bringing that outdoorsman vibe directly to the Capitol […]

Heeding the calls of Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) and Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01), the Trump administration this week announced major reforms that are expected to help turn the tide on recent rural hospital closures in Alabama. On Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new proposed rule regarding the Inpatient Prospective […]

During an interview on Huntsville radio’s WVNN on Thursday, Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) cautioned against downplaying Sen. Doug Jones’ (D-Mountain Brook) chances of pulling off a repeat win in Alabama’s 2020 U.S. Senate contest. Brooks was named as one of several possible candidates to seek the Republican Party’s nomination in recent months. However, last week […]

The indexing provision included in the Rebuild Alabama plan is based on the annual change in construction costs and can only be adjusted every two years. If Alabama’s gas tax had been indexed using this method in 2003, it would have resulted in a net increase of one cent to date. Learn the facts. #fixALroads

Micah McElveen greets visitors walking through the door of his organization’s Sylacauga office with an uncommon enthusiasm. Most can appreciate someone who enjoys what they do. For the founder and CEO of Vapor Ministries, there is more to it than that. After hearing McElveen’s story it becomes apparent that his zeal for what he is […]

7. Massachusetts judge and court officer indicted for helping illegal immigrant flee ICE — Judge Shelly M. Richmond Joseph and court officer Wesley MacGregor helped Jose Medina-Perez leave the courthouse through the back door to avoid the ICE agent who was meant to take Medina-Perez into custody. Both are being charged with obstruction of a […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate passed Sen. Greg Albritton’s (R-Range) lottery bill as amended after hours of debate on Thursday, advancing the legislation to the House. SB 220 was passed by the upper chamber on a 21-12 vote. As a constitutional amendment, the bill needed 21 votes exactly for passage. The margins were as tight […]

Huntsville’s high-tech explosion has done wonders for the state of Alabama. While this continuing economic boon gets much fanfare when new project announcements, groundbreakings and ribbon ceremonies happen, the many individuals who serve as the backbone of north Alabama’s technology sector often get overlooked. Cindy Griner, vice president of the Engineering Services and Solutions Division […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan has commented on Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) announcing his support for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign on Thursday, with Lathan saying, “Both support bigger government, ObamaCare and abortion.”

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate is set to debate and consider State Sen. Greg Albritton’s lottery bill, SB 220, on Thursday. The bill was favorably recommended on a 6-5 vote by the Senate Tourism Committee on Tuesday. Watch the debate live:

According to newly released polling from Morning Consult, Gov. Kay Ivey’s approval ratings were completely unchanged from the final quarter of 2018 through the first quarter of this year. The new survey polled registered voters from January 1 through March 31, 2019. The margin of error was one percent. Ivey’s signature Rebuild Alabama Act was signed […]

Alabama could become the next state to require third-graders to pass a reading benchmark before moving to fourth grade, under a bill advanced by a legislative committee Wednesday. The House Education Policy Committee approved the bill by Republican Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) that seeks to strengthen reading education in the early grades.

Innovation often describes new technology, but for Alabama based nonprofit KultureCity, it’s a mission. The organization works with businesses and organizations to make sure those with sensory needs feel welcome wherever they go.

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey honored the Auburn University men’s basketball team at a ceremony on the governor’s mansion front lawn on Wednesday afternoon, calling them “a fantastic team” who had “a fantastic season.” Ivey, who attended the Final Four game against the University of Virginia, talked about how confidence and preparation were key to […]

7. It doesn’t appear many cities are interested in following Jefferson County’s lead on lawlessness — Madison County District Attorney Rob Broussard said on Tuesday, “If you’re caught with misdemeanor possession of marijuana, you’ll be treated as you’ve always been treated.” This comes after Jefferson County law enforcement announced that they would no longer be […]

Former Vice President Joe Biden officially announced his presidential bid on Thursday morning, with Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) tweeting out his support for Biden’s campaign shortly thereafter. Jones said, “The quality that makes Joe stand out is his ability to bring people together to find common ground while standing up for what he believes is […]

MONTGOMERY — As his U.S. Senate campaign gets underway, former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville met with Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) in the State House on Wednesday. Tuberville and Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) are currently the only announced Republican candidates vying to unseat Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) in 2020 after Ainsworth and […]

With the field of potential 2020 GOP U.S. Senate candidates beginning to take form, one name that has gotten a lot of mentions in recent days is Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill. First reported by IAP News earlier on Wednesday, Merrill was mentioned as a candidate being courted by the conservative Club for Growth […]

In an interview recorded on Wednesday with Columbus, Ga. CBS affiliate WRBL’s Elizabeth White, former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville, a Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2020 U.S. Senate election, reiterated his call for Christian values as guiding principles for governance. However, he also vowed to be outspoken in his role as U.S. Senator, […]

A recent report from Milken Institute found the cities of Daphne, Fairhope and Foley to be among the best performing small cities in America for job and wage growth, as well as other aspects. Among the 18 cities ranked in the Milken Institute’s 2018 Best-Performing Cities Report, Daphne, Fairhope and Foley, Alabama, ranked as a […]

The world of lobbying can be tough — cutthroat, even. This holds true on Goat Hill just as it does on Capitol Hill. Yet, in Alabama’s highly scrutinized and uber-competitive world of governmental affairs, Mary Margaret Carroll has not just managed to shine while staying above the fray; she has broken into a field that […]

If you want the lottery and expanded gambling in the state of Alabama you should support the lottery bill proposed by State Senator Greg Albritton (R-Atmore). Is the bill perfect? Absolutely not. In fact, I would argue it creates some new problems. By not protecting the questionably electronic bingo in pockets of the state, like […]

A Florida-based contractor will pay $329,057 in back wages and benefits to 53 postal delivery workers in Montgomery. AL.com reports the decision comes after an investigation into St. Augustine, Florida-based Postal Fleet Services Inc. by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — Since the inaugural Hangout Festival in 2010, Orange Beach has emerged as an annual must-visit destination for music lovers around the world. Now in its tenth year, the festival — known worldwide as simply Hangout — is taking its VIP experiences to a new level, creating what the festival organizers are […]