U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, took exception to House Democrats’ passage of a budget resolution which paves the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package. The framework, which was passed along party lines, includes an array of progressive measures that would greatly expand climate and welfare-related programs. Palmer […]

7. Local elections take place as mayors could be looking at bigger races Some local elections across Alabama reaffirmed the status of the current mayors of some of Alabama’s largest cities. Birmingham’s Randall Woodfin and Mobile’s Sandy Stimpson cruised to reelection in elections that were never really in doubt. The story coming out of these […]

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt called for greater scrutiny of the 2020 election during an appearance Tuesday on Talk 93.1’s “News and Views“ with host Joey Clark. She also questioned the motives of many involved in the previous two presidential elections. Democrats and some media outlets only care about election integrity when it is […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s (R-Haleyville) father, Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at his Haleyville home at age 85. Judge Aderholt died after a brief battle with cancer. The statesman leaves behind a legacy of public service to the people of Alabama, particularly to Winston and Marion Counties.  Born on December 6, […]

The Rocket City is on the radar of Colorado-based aerospace engineering firm Infinity Systems as the company is seeking to expand its footprint. According to reporting by local Colorado Springs newspaper The Gazette, Infinity Systems is looking to undertake an ambitious growth strategy, which involves the company selecting new locations from which to seek additional […]

According to research conducted by the University of Alabama, Alabamians face many structural barriers to the treatment of opioid addiction. The findings show Alabamians face hurdles relating to access and transportation to treatment facilities as well as other social factors that stand in the way of individuals seeking assistance. The study also finds that hostile […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Tuesday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Daphne) in his reelection bid for the Alabama State Senate, serving District 32. In announcing the influential association’s endorsement of the freshman senator, AFA president and CEO Chris Isaacson cited Elliott’s work ethic. “Since he was elected in 2018, Chris […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) on Monday joined Fox News Channel’s “America Reports” for an interview during which the congressman ramped up his criticism of President Joe Biden over the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. Rogers, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), suggested Biden doesn’t fully understand the magnitude of the situation. “I’m […]

With the exception of Opelika pastor Dean Odle, Gov. Kay Ivey remains unopposed in her reelection bid for governor. However, there are rumblings the field could get crowded in the coming months. Among those include State Auditor Jim Zeigler, who has launched an exploratory campaign, former U.S. ambassador to Slovenia Lynda Blanchard, who has not […]

7. Doctors stage a walkout because some people aren’t getting vaccinated In Florida, 75 doctors staged a walkout at their hospitals to protest people not getting vaccinated, with Dr. Rupesh Dharia at Palm Beach Internal Medicine saying they “are exhausted,” adding, “Our patience and resources are running low and we need your help.” The doctors […]

It should be no surprise to anyone that Washington, D.C., has a spending problem – our national debt has been out of control for years, and nobody in Washington seems to care a lick about getting it under control. When I ran for office, I frequently made the point that Washington has a spending problem, […]

Lockheed Martin last week held its Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) cohort graduation. Graduates are now prepared to start working as full-time technicians at the company’s Courtland facility. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth was in attendance for the graduation where he recognized Lockheed Martin and AMTAP’s contribution to the state’s workforce and economy. AMTAP apprentices […]

Of the formally announced U.S. Senate candidates seeking to fill Alabama’s Senate seat up for grabs in 2022, former Ambassador to Slovenia Lynda Blanchard was the first out of the gate. However, despite serving in the Trump administration, Blanchard did not earn former President Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement. That distinction went to her opponent, U.S. […]

Strident conservatives confound me sometimes. On the issues, I find myself in almost total agreement sans some issues like banning abortion totally and gay marriage (is this still an issue?). But I believe that should be left up to the states to decide, which is truly the most conservative position imaginable. But some of the […]

Former President Donald Trump during Saturday’s “Save America” rally was presented a plaque by Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry which commissioned him as a county deputy sheriff. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office posted a video to its Facebook page of Gentry handing an engraved plaque to the former president, expressing his appreciation to Trump for […]

Lockheed Martin’s Huntsville facility played host to the Australian ambassador to the United States, where the defense contractor’s representatives discussed efforts undertaken by the company to support the nation’s new ambitious defense initiative. The Australian Embassy said Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos and Lockheed Martin officials held “productive discussions” relating to space and the defense giant’s plans […]

Drake State Community & Technical College’s Health Sciences department announced on Monday that it has secured nearly $75,000 from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) to strengthen and expand its Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. According to the release, the grant will be utilized to create additional career pathways for practical nursing students who hold […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth (R-AL) delivered an impassioned message to the tens of thousands of Trump supporters that were on hand this past weekend at the former president’s “Save America” rally in Cullman. The state’s second-highest ranking elected official took the stage with his twin sons, Hunter and Hays, as he kicked off his speech […]

Jessica Ventiere on Monday announced her candidacy for District Attorney of Lee County. After being appointed by Lee County judges to serve as District Attorney Pro Tem, Ventiere received an appointment from Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) to assume the office of Lee County District Attorney. Ventiere says after much consideration, she felt a call to […]

7. High-profile COVID-19 cases in Alabama U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus. Moore is experiencing a fever, sore throat and exhaustion. When asked about his vaccination status, Moore would not tell The Daily Beast whether he had taken the vaccination or not. Auburn head football coach Bryan […]

Imagine your football team is in the first quarter of a game, a couple of star players are sidelined and the opponent’s offense seems unstoppable. The score is already 28 – 0 when your head coach takes a time out. He lets his assistants coach up the team while he meets with an architect to […]

In 2020, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment directing the state legislature to submit a reorganized state constitution during its upcoming session. The amendment limits revisions to four areas. Legislators are authorized to remove all racist language from the current constitution, delete duplicative or repealed provisions, consolidate the economic development provisions into one organized section, […]

Alabama currently ranks last in fully vaccinated population percentage, according to the Mayo Clinic. The reluctance of many to take the free, highly effective COVID vaccines has led to calls for mandatory vaccination. Economics can offer perspective on vaccine hesitancy. As an economist, I will not pretend to possess expert insight on vaccine hesitancy. That millions of […]

Located within The Park at Auburn, the Office of Innovation Advancement and Commercialization (IAC) helps move research to the market. It offers mentorship opportunities to Auburn University researchers and guidance surrounding intellectual property, patents, copyrights and licensing agreements with industry partners – helping shepherd research developments to the marketplace. “It’s all about the science and the people […]