U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been recognized as the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) “Outstanding New Member of Congress,” an award given to lawmakers in their first term who have demonstrated strong support for agriculture. Britt (R-Montgomery), nominated by the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), has been an advocate for farmers both in Alabama and across […]

7. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) took to the Senate floor to rally Republican support for her Child Care Availability and Affordability Act, a bipartisan effort she claims modernizes tax credits to ease the “crushing” cost of childcare, referencing a $122 billion annual economic hit and statistics like 59% of non-working parents eager to return […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has refuted speculation that the Freedom Rides Museum, housed in the historic Montgomery Bus Station, is set to be closed by DOGE. This came after the location was briefly included by the General Services Administration (GSA) last Tuesday on a list of properties owned by the federal government GSA deemed […]

Nearly one year after Alabama lawmakers scrambled to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), advocates and elected officials returned to the State House on Thursday to continue their push for permanent protections. Fight for Alabama Families, a coalition formed in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s February 2024 ruling that threatened IVF treatments […]

First Lady of the United States Melania Trump has extended an invitation to Jeff Denard, an Alabama steelworker and volunteer firefighter, to attend President Trump’s upcoming address before Congress. According to the White House, Denard has spent nearly three decades working at a steel plant owned by Nucor Steel. “His good paying, middle class job […]

7. Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban broke his long-standing political silence by endorsing Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox’s re-election campaign, citing Maddox’s exceptional leadership as pivotal to making Tuscaloosa the best college town he’s ever experienced. Saban’s endorsement is especially significant given his typical apolitical stance and underscores the deep community ties he […]

The odds are high that everyone knows someone who relies on an essential medication like insulin or an inhaler to stay healthy. And yet, at a time when more than half of Americans worry about affording those very medications, Big Pharma continues to drive up the cost of prescription drugs. As many of us know […]

7. President Donald Trump named Dan Bongino deputy director of the FBI in a Truth Social post, celebrating the former Secret Service agent and ex-Fox News host as a patriot with “incredible love and passion” who will support FBI Director Kash Patel in revitalizing American justice. Trump highlighted Bongino’s educational achievements — a master’s in […]

On Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump made good on a campaign promise that began in Alabama.  He signed an executive order directing federal agencies to develop policies that protect IVF access and reduce both out-of-pocket expenses and health plan costs.  The goal will make fertility treatments more affordable for families hoping to conceive. For Trump, […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has reintroduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate tax after a century of controversy and debate. According to Tuberville, the tax — more commonly known as ‘the death tax’ — is “purely punitive” and particularly hurts ranches, farms, and other agricultural small businesses across America. The Death Tax Repeal Act, […]

7. On this Presidents Day, the 50501 Movement has organized a series of protests across the nation in response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive actions, which include sweeping federal funding cuts and initiatives led by Elon Musk that aim to downsize the federal bureaucracy. By choosing a holiday meant to celebrate the nation’s leaders, protesters […]

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) are vocally reaffirming their support for Marshall Space Flight Center as the future of the Space Launch System (SLS) continues to draw the speculation of national media. “It is no secret China is aggressively advancing their technology and space programs, threatening both U.S. national and economic […]

7. Alabama Athletics Director Greg Byrne has proposed a controversial solution to prevent fans from storming fields and courts after upsets: penalizing the home team with an automatic loss if fans rush the playing area. Byrne cited safety concerns, particularly after incidents involving Alabama’s football and basketball teams, and acknowledged the unpopularity of his idea while […]

Republicans members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation are lauding the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate Thursday to be the HHS Secretary, with U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell being the only Republican to vote against his confirmation. “It’s […]

Elon Musk took to X to praise U.S. Senator Katie Britt for her hard work getting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human services across the finish line. “It’s a little after midnight in Washington, and I just finished my shift presiding on the Senate floor. We’re working through the night […]

7. Alabama could be moving toward implementing an eight-week paid parental leave policy for state employees and teachers, addressing a significant gap in the state’s benefits that has contributed to high turnover rates. The initiative, supported by Gov. Kay Ivey and backed by a 2023 study, would provide paid leave for new mothers and adoptive parents, […]

While en route to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring Sunday as ‘Gulf of America Day.’ The order was appropriately signed as Air Force One flew over the newly named body of water. “Today, I am very honored to recognize February 9, 2025, as the first-ever Gulf of […]

7. As the nation watched the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, Tuscaloosa County Schools says that due to declining participation, the system will discontinue varsity sports at Holt High School after the 2025-2026 school year, offering students the chance to play for Brookwood or Tuscaloosa County High School instead. […]

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal will invest $1.2 billion to build a cutting-edge electrical steel manufacturing facility in Alabama and create 200 permanent jobs in Mobile. Set to begin construction later this year and set to open in 2027, the future facility will produce up to 150,000 metric tons of non-grain-oriented electrical steel (NOES) every year. […]

7. Lawmakers are pushing forward with legislation to ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms throughout the state after Gov. Kay Ivey supported the initiative in her State of the State address. The concern is bipartisan and is highlighting concerns over student distraction and the negative impact of social media on student well-being. If passed, House Bill 166 and […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised President Trump’s pick to be FBI Director, Kash Patel, during his confirmation hearing Thursday. Britt also highlighted Patel’s commitment to the FBI’s presence at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. “I don’t have enough time in my three minutes to dive into all of the incredible work that’s doing there. But […]

7. Costco is bucking the trend of companies dumping Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 18 other attorneys general have sent a letter to Costco demanding the company abandon its DEI policies, calling them unlawful and detrimental to the American ideal of individualism. The letter argues that DEI initiatives […]

Alabama’s U.S. Senators are celebrating the recent decision to ban Red Dye 3 in the country — but admit it’s only the first step in “Making America Healthy Again.” The Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this month that it is banning the use of Red Dye N0. 3 in all foods produced in America. “The […]

7. Alabama State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) expressed confidence that the “What is a Woman Act,” which defines biological sex and related terms by genetics at birth, will pass early in the 2025 legislative session after narrowly missing Senate approval last year. The bill seeks to clarify the definitions of male, female, and other gender-related […]