U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) joined a bill led by his freshman colleague U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) to censure President Joe Biden. According to a release, the goal is to hold him accountable for his “dereliction of duty” at the U.S.-Mexico border. Moore revealed his support at a press conference led by Boebert to […]

Last week, the Supreme Court reaffirmed Obamacare. In fact, this is the third time that they have upheld it as law. If there is one thing for certain, it is that the court is not going to change their mind on this one. Chief Justice Roberts has said before that this a legislative issue, and […]

President Joe Biden has announced his plans to prevent gun violence, which will somewhat be through banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, which Biden has said if you “Talk to most responsible gun owners and they’ll tell you there’s no possible justification for having 100 rounds in a magazine.”

If you mention “regulatory capture” to most people, you might receive a lot of puzzled looks, even at the upper echelons of Alabama state government. State Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) hopes to change that because he sees it as a threat to good government. During an appearance on Wednesday broadcast of “The Jeff Poor Show” […]

As the pandemic becomes less of a factor, visitors are flocking to Alabama’s beaches after what was a year-long hiatus for some from the tourist destination. Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon, a critic of the policies put in place in response to the COVID-19 virus, said demand was up for the attractions in his coastal […]

Huntsville City Schools seems hell-bent on continuing this, attempts to speak to the school board we unsuccessful.

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 […]

The media and their Democrats are licking their wounds after their "ambitious" voting rights legislation failed to overcome the 60-vote threshold to move the bill forward

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.

State Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) has recently discussed systemic racism and said that it’s “something inherently baked in”

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, […]