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Speaking to Dana Perino on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” this morning, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said she doesn’t support using American taxpayer money to fund Ukrainian pensions. The supplemental request submitted by President Joe Biden to Congress would send $11.8 billion to Ukraine for non-war purposes, including the backstopping of the Ukrainian public pension system. […]

Governor Kay Ivey gave an update Tuesday on the growth of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The initiative, produced through a partnership between the state of Alabama and Parton, has already grown to serve over 49,000 children since it's statewide expansion in August.

The Alabama Forestry Commission has announced a cost-share funding program that makes financial incentives available for forest landowners, loggers, and timber companies throughout the state if they share the cost of transporting portable bridges to various Alabama logging sites.

Despite a few weeks of turmoil in Washington, House Republicans are continuing to deliver results for the American people, just as we have done since taking the Majority back in January.  Under Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership, the first thing we did last week was pass a bipartisan resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself […]

Palmer helps to introduce Bring Americans Home Act

After the brutal attack on Israel perpetrated by the terrorist organization, Hamas, many American citizens have been left in limbo in the region without a sure way out.

A Congressman vs. Congressman battle is on for 1st Congressional District with U.S. Reps. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) and Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) set to square off in a newly drawn district

Rep. Rogers has bond revoked, is jailed

One of the longest serving members of the Alabama Legislature has been jailed after having his bond revoked in a federal corruption probe that has already seen one member of the Alabama House of Representatives plead guilty. On Monday, State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) had his bond revoked by a federal judge for allegedly making […]

It seems hard to believe, but basketball season is just about a week away. Let’s take a look at head coach Bruce Pearl’s squad and preview some Auburn hoops with the season opener against Baylor rapidly approaching. For whatever reason last season, Auburn could never really fully figure things out. They were not a bad […]

Rep. Kitchens will seek Scofield seat in State Senate

State Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) announced today that he will seek to fill the vacant State Senate District 9 seat that includes portions of Blount and Madison counties and all of Marshall County. Kitchens’ announcement immediately followed news that Sen. Clay Scofield, who has represented District 9 since 2010, was stepping down as Senate Majority […]

The senator believe the recent terrorist attack in Israel should be a wake up call to the administration about potential threats. 

Tide Takes: SEC West on the line this week

Every Monday we present Tide Takes, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. In this week’s edition, the biggest game of the season has arrived for the Crimson Tide, and with both Alabama and LSU coming off a […]

State Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) was elected as Majority Leader by the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus in an official proceeding on Monday, succeeding Senator Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville), who is stepping down from the role. “I am deeply humbled to be elected as the Republican leader in the Alabama State Senate. Having the trust of my […]

The Soul of the South was on full display last week.  SoulGrown, a publication on the forefront of the culture, beauty and ingenuity of Alabama and those who tell its story, honored a handful of the creators who make life better for everyone in the state. “These are people who love our land, grow our […]

Alabama House Minority Leader Daniels admitted last week that he's thinking about running for Congress in the newly redrawn District 2.

Another big win for Democrats in redistricting redo

The 2024 Rock the South lineup has officially been announced. Among the group of performers are some of country music's biggest names including the festival's headliners Eric Church, HARDY, and Jelly Roll.

Through a coordinated effort between the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Auburn University, UAB’s School of Medicine, the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, and the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile students from rural areas of the state interested in the medical field can now receive a scholarship to lessen their financial burden in paying for medical school.

A Montgomery Winn-Dixie was the site of a special birthday celebration Monday. The grocery chain and its parent company, Southeastern Grocers, announced that one of its employees, Ms. Romay Davis, was turning 104 years old.

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville applauded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration rejecting a petition to establish a mandatory 10-knot speed limit and other vessel-related mitigation measures in the Gulf of Mexico. “I was glad to see the NOAA come to their senses and reject this part of the Biden Administration’s overreaching regulatory […]

After Alabama’s congressional map was redrawn by federal courts for effect in the 2024 election, two sitting members of the House will now run against each other in the Republican primary. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced his reelection bid for the First Congressional District last month once the map was solidified. On Monday, Rep. Barry […]

Benton nominated for 2024 Time Dealer of the Year

An Alabama businessman has been nominated to receive one of the national automobile industry's most coveted awards. Dale Benton, President of Benton Nissan of Hoover, will be traveling to Las Vegas and competing against 49 other nominees from throughout the U.S. for the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year award at the 107th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show.

Dr. Daniel Sutter: Google on trial

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust case against Google over its dominance of online search is unfolding. This marks the first tech industry antitrust trial since Microsoft a quarter century ago. Does Google unfairly dominate online search? With a market share of between 86% and 96%, Google is certainly dominant. Microsoft’s Bing is a […]

Concerns about terrorists crossing the U.S. southern border have intensified as the Israel-Hamas war unfolds. A recent Customs and Border Patrol memo alerted law enforcement to be vigilant of suspects potentially tied to groups like Hamas and Hezbollah trying to cross the Southern border. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who also chairs the National Republican […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) blames Democrats for the situation the world is facing both in the Ukraine and in the Middle East