For months, we have been inundated with stories of a federal proposal named by the Democrat Party as the “For the People Act.” Upon closer examination of this mammoth piece of legislation, it should be renamed the “From the People Act” because this legislation clearly seeks to take the election process out of the hands […]

Regions has added Joia M. Johnson to its board of directors, according to a release from the company. Johnson will serve on the boards of Regions Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, Regions Bank, beginning on July 20. She arrives at her new responsibilities having recently retired as chief administrative officer, general counsel and corporate secretary […]

Republicans have made taking on so-called Critical Race Theory a priority in recent weeks claiming such philosophies are an effort to undermine cultural norms and indoctrinate in a way that benefits the Democratic Party. Florida, Arkansas, Idaho and Oklahoma have banned the theory from their public school classrooms. Many would like to see Alabama follow […]

As Alabama maintains its status among the top states in the nation for manufacturing, the industry’s dedicated trade association has made its choice for lieutenant governor. Manufacture Alabama has given its full support to Will Ainsworth in his bid for reelection to the office, according to a release from the group. George Clark, president of […]

7. Critical Race Theory debate rages on The American media and their Democrats are caught in an odd space on Critical Race Theory where they are attempting to defend it while also pretending that those that have a problem with it are creating a problem where there is none. In Loudon County, Virginia, a school […]

Earlier this week, State Rep. Andrew Sorrell (R-Muscle Shoals) announced his bid for the State Auditor post on the ballot in 2022. With the seat’s current occupant, State Auditor Jim Zeigler, term-limited, the position could be the most competitive on the statewide November 2022 ballot. Sorrell, a freshman in the Alabama House of Representatives, will […]

Enterprise native Katie Britt earlier this month launched her bid for the Republican nomination to fill Alabama’s next open U.S. Senate seat. Only 11 months out from what will undoubtedly be a hotly contested primary election, Britt is joined by U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and former ambassador to Slovenia Lynda Blanchard in the quest […]

An avid outdoorsman and fierce defender of the Second Amendment, Donald Trump, Jr. is set to headline the Tennessee Valley Hunting & Fishing Expo in Huntsville next month. Trump’s appearance at the event is expected to include his participation in two on-stage question and answer sessions, according to organizers of the event. One session will […]

During a formal announcement on Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey revealed that Westwater Resources Inc. plans to build “a first-of-its-kind” advanced graphite processing plant in Coosa County near Kellyton. According to a release, the move by Westwater Resources would put Alabama “at the forefront in the production of an essential material in batteries that power electrical […]

The Alabama Policy Institute announced the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary named Rightside Media and a partnership with Cumulus Media’s WVNN to broadcast a new three-hour afternoon news-talk radio show across north Alabama on both AM and FM stations and live-streamed online. Dubbed “Rightside Radio,” the show will be hosted five days a week by […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall has called on Congress to reinstate its ban on taxpayer-funded abortions. Marshall’s request comes in response to President Joe Biden’s exclusion of the ban from his proposed federal budget, a move which would amount to a dramatic shift in federal policy. In a letter to congressional leaders, Marshall said it was […]

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The long-standing economic and cultural ties between Alabama and Germany were on full display Thursday night as 10 German companies were recognized for their investments in the state and Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield was honored. The Alabama Germany Partnership’s Annual Dinner, held at Regions Field in Birmingham, attracted more than 250 German and […]

On Tuesday, 15 Republican governors issued a joint letter urging Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to release the 2020 Census redistricting data “as soon as possible.” Included among those was Gov. Kay Ivey. The letter warns that the nearly six-month delay releasing the data has made state legislatures unable to redraw district lines prior to […]

Tuesday, State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) announced he was seeking a second term in the Alabama Legislature. The freshman lawmaker represents Alabama’s House District 105, which includes the southern portion of Mobile County. Among Brown’s signature accomplishments of his first term include passage of Aniah’s Law and the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights.

7. Democrats say they were never anti-voter ID, which is a lie A new poll showing 80% of Americans support requiring voter ID to vote may explain why those who have made careers out of screaming about voter ID being racist are now discussing their support for the practice. Obviously, this is part of an […]

It has been three weeks since a deadline has come and gone for Alabama to close on the lease-build option initially proposed by Gov. Kay Ivey. Given an inability for the private contractors behind the deal to secure funding, Ivey and leadership from both chambers of the Alabama Legislature have been exploring new options. Among […]

On the heels of Father’s Day, this episode hits home. Jason Mac was working in a sales position making a good living when he realized he wasn’t fulfilling his purpose. He quit his job and pursued his dream to become an actor, willing to work hard and start at the bottom. He knew his passion […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A new national analysis released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows the well-being of Alabama’s children was generally improving before the pandemic. However, the state’s progress was not keeping pace with the rest of the country. The Foundation’s analysis comes from new data in the 2021 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, […]

Last week, rumblings began about Governor Kay Ivey drawing some opposition to her reelection bid. I told you about two potential nominees with 2010 GOP gubernatorial primary candidate Tim James and current GOP U.S. Senate primary candidate Lynda Blanchard reportedly thinking about getting in the race. State Auditor Jim Zeigler apparently didn’t like being left out […]

Last week, the world watched as President Biden traveled to the G7 Summit. While overseas, he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss several important issues. I had high hopes for the meeting because there was much on the agenda for the two presidents to discuss, and it was President Biden’s first time as […]

There were two major issues not resolved during the just completed regular legislative session. Gambling and prisons were left on the table and up in the air. It is foolish to not address a resolution to get some revenues for the state from gambling which currently exists in Alabama. However, it is not imperative that […]

Given it has become the hot political topic of the day, the attention given to Critical Race Theory in Alabama regarding public schools should come as no surprise. The issue has led State Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) to file legislation to ban the teaching of the theory, which argues all the country’s institutions are racist […]

7. Jim Zeigler looking at governor 2022 Governor Kay Ivey has already announced that she’ll be running for reelection, but State Auditor Jim Zeigler has reached his term limit and could be considering running for governor in 2022. Zeigler recently said Alabama needs someone who will be “a viable opponent who has been raising issues […]

Questions about so-called Critical Race Theory and whether or not it should be taught in Alabama’s public schools are causing some to take a closer look at racism and its existence in our nation’s sacred institutions. During an appearance on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” State Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) weighed in on […]