7. Gov. Kay Ivey is promoting another Alabama family that is benefitting from school choice through the CHOOSE Act, which has helped provide access to a private Christian education aligned with their values and an alternative to public schools they felt lacked moral grounding; showing yet another success story for Alabama parents. 6. CAIR-Alabama, the […]

7. President Donald Trump announced a plan to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable, crediting Alabama’s U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for inspiring the initiative, which includes tax credits and insurance reforms to support families seeking the most pro-life procedure imaginable. 6. A former professor at both Alabama and Auburn is suing her former […]

7. Madison County Chief Deputy District Attorney Tim Gann defended the decision not to file charges in the August Borden Deshler High School injury case. The decision was based on provable evidence from witnesses, coaches, staff, and texts showing an accidental bear hug and fall with no criminal intent, dismissing online theories of assault and […]

7. President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over a potential trade war escalation, escalated by his statements about 100% tariffs on China after that country put restrictions on exporting rare earth minerals; he assured that “it will all be fine.” 6. Alabama’s population increased by 49,231 to 5.16 million in 2024, with significant growth in Madison […]

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl turned heads on Thursday at an Eastern Shore Republican Women’s congressional candidate forum when he said Donald Trump is soon to be a “lame duck” president. Carl, who is running to win back his old U.S. House seat, told the politically involved crowd that, if elected, he’d return to key […]

7. U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) finally, kinda, condemned violent texts sent by that state’s Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones as “absolutely abhorrent” and stressed that all candidates must denounce violence regardless of party. But she declined to withdraw her endorsement or urge him to quit the race, saying it is up to voters. […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt discussed the ongoing government shutdown on ABC News yesterday, in which she blasted Democrats for failing to prioritize government funding and protect vulnerable Americans. During the interview, Britt said Republicans are prepared to work immediately to reopen the government, urging Democrats to return to the negotiating table. “Look, we’re ready to open […]

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a slate of 107 nominees from President Donald Trump, including two Alabamians tapped for key federal roles. By a vote of 51-47, the Senate confirmed Lynda Blanchard to serve as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, with the rank of ambassador. Blanchard, an Alabama […]

7. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) highlighted a 1,325% surge in AI-driven financial sextortion targeting teenage boys, calling for coordinated action by law enforcement, tech companies, and Congress to protect children from online predators. 6. President Donald Trump adviser Stephen Miller cited Dothan as an example where federal officers such as National Guard troops would […]

As the federal government shutdown continues, Alabama’s U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) announced they will not take a salary as long as gridlock by Democrats continue. The trio of Alabama lawmakers formally requested that their salaries be withheld until Congress reaches an appropriations agreement […]

7. ALFA (the Alabama Farmers Federation) has endorsed Katherine Robertson for attorney general; she is the chief counsel to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who is running for the U.S. Senate. The ALFA endorsement is a pretty big deal in this race. 6. Alabama improved its ranking as part of the Area Development’s 2025 “Top […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) welcomed U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) to the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham. Both senators serve on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, which Capito chairs. The Senators’ successful efforts have resulted in UAB receiving over $100 million in […]

7. The Justice Department is allegedly considering charges against former FBI Director James Comey for lying to Congress – which he did. Reports indicate classified documents found at former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s office, proving that a lot of President Donald Trump’s critics have a lot of issues of their own. 6. The Alabama […]

Alabama business and economic development leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation and administration officials. The meetings highlighted the importance of ongoing collaboration to attract investment, grow the workforce, and drive sustainable economic development across the state. During group sessions and individual meetings, representatives from industry, workforce development organizations, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is working to revive one of the tenets of the American Dream, growing increasingly out of reach for many: Homeownership.  In a stark increase from the 1980s, when the average first-time home owner was in their late 20s, the average age of first-time home owners is 38 — an all-time […]

I have been an upfront observer, participant, columnist, and commentator of Alabama politics for over six decades, and I can confidently say one of the most gifted political leaders in the history of our state is also one of its newest and youngest. Katie Britt’s skills as a public servant and stateswoman were demonstrated beyond […]

The Energy Institute of Alabama (EIA) named Business Council of Alabama executive vice president and former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield as its next president and CEO. “We have worked closely with Clay for years and he is the absolute perfect leader to take on this new role running the Energy Institute of Alabama,” […]

7. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is partnering with Alabama state troopers and local police for traffic stops to arrest illegal immigrants, focusing on those with criminal histories. 6. Huntsville City Council decided to remove the proposed AI-equipped garbage truck cameras from the 2026 budget, citing a $1.2 million cost and public complaints about privacy invasion […]

The Petroleum and Convenience Marketers Association of Alabama announced its endorsement of State Rep. Rhett Marques in his campaign for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District on Friday, marking the state lawmaker’s first endorsement from a major trade association. P&CMA, which represents hundreds of small business owners across Alabama’s petroleum and convenience marketing industry, cited Marques’ proven […]

7. University of Alabama fraternities held vigils across campus to honor Charlie Kirk, with members lighting candles and sharing memories of his conservative activism, while the NFL held a moment of silence during the Green Bay Packers-Washington former-Redskins game, as well. 6. The U.S. Department of Education terminated funding for Minority-Serving Institution grants that relied […]

7. Alabama Republican officials condemned the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a North Carolina train, criticizing Democratic policies for allowing the repeat offender’s release and calling for stricter crime measures. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said, “This murderer had a rap sheet a mile long. He was arrested 14 times. He should have […]

Two of Montgomery’s top lobbyists have teamed up to co-found a new, namesake government relations and public affairs firm: Ross Taylor & Associates.  John Ross and Charlie Taylor are behind the venture, which is launching with a roster of blue chip entities at the highest levels of Alabama’s public and private sectors, including major players […]

In a high-profile announcement from the Oval Office of the White House, President Donald Trump announced that U.S. Space Command’s permanent headquarters will be located in Huntsville.  Joined by Alabama’s U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, and Alabama Congressmen Mike Rogers, Robert Aderholt, Gary Palmer, […]

7. Some Huntsville residents expressed concerns that renaming a road to Martin Luther King Jr. Highway could lower property values, which is a real concern. 6. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) criticized Democrat opposition to President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., to address crime, calling the pushback “absolutely ridiculous” and […]