Shomari Figures, candidate for Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District will address the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night from Chicago, Illinois, according to a news release from his campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris, now the party’s nominee for President, is expected to speak later that night. DNC events begin today, with primetime speech performances scheduled […]

A new congressionally directed grant totaling $4.2 million will enable the City of Birmingham to purchase additional cameras and install them in high-crime areas. According to Sen. Britt’s office, the funds will also be used by the city’s Real Time Crime Center to support local and state law enforcement officers and their ability to respond […]

Alabama’s two U.S. Senators, Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, are commending the state’s leadership in the forest products industry after a recent study by Jacksonville State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research indicated that the industry supports more than 123,000 jobs and contributes $36 billion annually to the state’s economy. “Almost every wood […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers visited a Goodgame Company job site at Associated Metal Cast in Oxford on Wednesday as part of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama’s 2024 Congressional Hard Hat Tour. During his tour, Rep. Rogers (R-Saks) spoke with industry leaders and frontline construction workers about the construction industry’s issues. The discussions […]

As the November 5, 2024 general election approaches, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is stepping up on the national stage to defend election integrity. On Friday, he and 24 state attorneys general filed a brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Arizona’s efforts to ensure that only U.S. citizens participate in its elections. […]

State Rep. Rex Reynolds has been recognized as the 310 Association’s Legislator of the Year for his dedication to expanding mental health and substance abuse services in Alabama in his role as Chairman of the House General Fund Committee. Established by Alabama Act 310, 310 Boards are public, non-profit corporations involved in providing free mental […]

On Friday, The Go Wide I-65 Coalition, a new 501(c)(4) group, launched a campaign to widen Alabama’s Interstate 65, a plan steadily championed by Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. The campaign’s launch is accompanied by billboard advertisements that can be seen all along I-65, from the Tennessee state line to Mobile beginning today. George Clark, executive […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is putting former assistant high school football coach and current Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz in his kennel after he told reporters Wednesday night at a fundraiser that he saw himself as the “anti-Tommy Tuberville” and that he hoped to prove “football coaches are not the dumbest people.” Tuberville, a […]

Mobile Baykeeper, a coastal environmental group, praised U.S. Senator Katie Britt for her role in securing a $47 million federal appropriation for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to increase the use of dredged sediment from the Mobile Bay shipping channel for projects that benefit the coastal environments. The Alabama Port Authority announced this week […]

According to a new poll from Cygnal, after a tumultuous six weeks, the 2024 presidential race has returned to a state of stasis, with former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party maintaining a slight edge. The former president continues to hold a major advantage on issues most important to Independent voters. On illegal immigration, […]

A Montgomery man was convicted Thursday by a federal jury on charges of distributing a controlled substance resulting in death and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Ross. Lawrence Coley, III, 37, was found guilty after a trial that revealed his involvement in supplying fentanyl […]

As the United States prepares for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission first began its work with authorization from Congress in 2016. On Tuesday, U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La) announced the appointment of Jimmy Rane to the Commission. U.S. Rep. Robert […]

Currently out for August recess, the majority of Alabama’s delegation to Washington joined state and business leaders for the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) annual Governmental Affairs Conference. Lawmakers offered updates and insight into a wide range of topics including the appropriations process, social media and the mental health of young Americans, creating wise regulations […]

Just under 90 days away from the 2024 general election, Democratic pollster Kevin Akins and GOP pollster Jim McLaughlin provided their latest analysis of the race for the White House and which party might control the U.S. House and Senate once the votes are counted. The pollster panel is a recurring feature of the Business […]

Former University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was revealed as the special guest for the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) annual “Evening for Progress” event. “The greatest football coach of all time, the legendary Coach Nick Saban, will be joining us in Birmingham at the Evening of Progress on October 16th in Birmingham,” […]

The Business Council of Alabama’s Government Affairs Conference (GAC) in Point Clear is always one of the state’s premier gatherings for political and business leaders. This year’s GAC was the largest in the organization’s history, and the importance of the upcoming 2026 election cycle was at the forefront of the event’s discussions. BCA’s Executive Vice […]

Washington-based polling and analytics firm Cygnal named two Alabamians to their annual 30 Under 30 list for rising republican operatives across the country. Cameron Mixon of SR Communications and Jared Downing of Strategy Management, LLC received the award this week. Awardees were nominated and recognized by their peers as leaders of a rising generation of […]

Williams & Jensen, a leading independent lobbying firm based in Washington, D.C., has announced the promotion of Jordan Mills to principal. They report that since joining the firm in 2023 as Senior Director of Government Relations, Mills has established a proven track record in spearheading Williams & Jensen’s expansion into the state of Alabama and […]

2026 will be an unspeakably busy election cycle in the Yellowhammer State. Every constitutional state office will be on the ballot, from Governor and Lieutenant Governor to Attorney General and Secretary of State, on down to the entirety of the Alabama Legislature. All seven members of Congress will be on the ballot, including the successful […]

As Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair and a task force of economic development professionals develop a comprehensive strategic plan to guide the state’s economic growth into the future, Working for Alabama is quickly materializing in another round of all-star appointments to a key entity, the Alabama Growth Alliance. On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced […]

Birmingham-Southern College is broadening its search for a buyer for its 192-acre campus by soliciting offers outside the state of Alabama. The shuttered institution announced it is working with a New York-based real estate brokerage to market the sale of the campus, which closed in May. “BSC continues to have productive discussions with prospective buyers […]

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) has been released from UAB Hospital and is recovering at home following a serious accident on Smith Lake last month. On Tuesday, his wife provided an update on his condition, expressed heartfelt thanks to all those who have reached out to them, and called on the power of prayer to […]

A bill before Congress sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) related to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) and its effort to establish parity with other federally-recognized tribes is the subject of an effort to raise baseless concern over the expansion of gambling in Alabama. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Act […]

In October 2025, Alabama’s workforce development efforts will be led by a newly appointed Secretary of Workforce. Ahead of that, the Alabama Workforce Council and State Workforce Development Board were combined into the newly established Alabama Workforce Board — which Governor Kay Ivey made appointments to today. The activation of industry and business leaders through […]