Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle), discussed why he supports the ban during a Tuesday appearance on WVNN's "The Yaffee Program."

Senator Tommy Tuberville ,at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, once again asked Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, if a final decision had been made regarding the final location of SPACECOM. Once again Kendall told him no and appeared to skirt the issue.

Teachers should just be teaching the kids

The House passed two Senate bills to solidify Alabama’s election security laws. They will now go to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature The bills have the support of Secretary of State Wes Allen. One bill would require election machines to use paper ballots. The other bill will outlaw using voting machines that can connect […]

In a commitment to help prevent childhood obesity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is urging schools to apply for its Be Healthy School Grant Program. For the 2023-2024 school year, Blue Cross will make available $300,000 and award grants up to $10,000 to 30 schools across the state that enroll students in grades […]

With companies across the globe looking to make big-dollar investments into communities and accompany those investments with high-paying, high-quality jobs, Alabama has an opportunity to take the bull by the horns and become one of the top states companies look toward to invest. But currently, Alabama is falling behind other states such as Tennessee, Georgia […]

In 1775, the Continental Congress created the United States Army to fight the British and gain independence for what would become the United States of America. The U.S. Army was obviously successful, and we are still grateful to them nearly 250 years later. Today, the United States military is the largest employer in the world. […]

The state's first renewable diesel facility officially opened in Mobile last week after a ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by Governor Kay Ivey and several local dignitaries. Vertex Energy Inc. will add the new unit onto its already existing Mobile refinery.

In response to the critical need for internet access, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has developed the Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance Program. Through this program, ADECA is providing technical assistance for communities seeking to expand broadband infrastructure and services in all of Alabama’s 67 counties. The following meetings have been scheduled […]

Two things anger citizens when discussing the Alabama Legislature, a new State House and a pay raise

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the British Parliament stumbled into what can only be described as a textbook case of how to alienate friends and lose loyal subjects. When the Tea Act was passed in 1773, British conventional wisdom was that decreasing the tax on tea would be well received. And even though the […]

A Montgomery attorney has been convicted and sentenced for financial exploitation of the elderly, according to an announcement Monday by the Attorney General’s Office. John Warren “J.W.” Godwin, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of the Class B felony resulting from the misuse of his position as a guardian and conservator for an elderly military […]

Alabama is a great place to start a business. And, it’s easy to register that business in the Yellowhammer State. In recognition of National Small Business Week, Secretary of State Wes Allen launched a campaign to demonstrate how simple it is to officially register a company in the state. Allen is promoting an instructional video […]

The "don't say drag" bill is needed.

The bill's sponsor, State Rep. Susan Dubose (R-Hoover), told Fox Business Saturday that the issue is allow about fairness. 

The Alabama State House – housing the legislative branch of government along with several other state agencies – first opened its doors in 1963. Those who’ve walked the halls over the years will be the first to tell you in what ways the building shows its age. “Between baling wire and duct tape, we’ve been […]

Chinese surveillance technology has increasingly made headlines across the country over the past few months. One member of the Alabama House of Representatives wants to address the issue from within the Yellowhammer State.

Bed Bath & Beyond is holding a liquidation sale at all of its 360 stores nationwide, as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Shoppers in Huntsville, Birmingham, Hoover, Tuscaloosa and Gulf Shores will find discounts ranging from 10% to 30% off the lowest ticketed prices on a vast selection of home goods with discounts […]

Legislation designed to increase the accessibility of police body cam footage in Alabama was introduced last week and shortly thereafter passed a House committee.

Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands has announced that it will discontinue making the iconic Golden Flake snacks in Alabama. However, the snacks will still be sold, and about 100 employees will continue working at a new Birmingham distribution facility. The company announced in a filing last week: “Utz Brands made the decision to permanently cease operations at […]

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is imposing fees on mortgage applicants with high credit scores to assist applicants with low credit scores and small down payments. The 2007 housing crisis illustrated the potential costs of “helping” people buy homes they could not afford. The proposal offers insight on the politics of government favors. The […]

Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is praising the leadership Speaker of the House after the House passed his debt ceiling plan last week.

Alabama is up next, a bill has been filed that would stop obscene drag performances that are sexual in nature from including children in their acts or as viewers

Rep. Mike Rogers criticized the Biden administration during a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 Navy budget request.