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Britt, Tuberville assail proposed regulation that threatens paper, pulp producers

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt joined a bipartisan group warning a proposed regulation could harm the American paper and pulp producing industry. The...

China fueling disinformation campaigns to prevent regulating illegal vapes

The Chinese Communist Party's influence is making unexpected inroads in Alabama, particularly through the proliferation of illegal vape products that target unsuspecting consumers, including...

Ainsworth, Military Stability Foundation join forces on Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and the Alabama Military Stability Foundation have teamed up to promote and pass the state's 2024 Military Bills Package. The package...

Guest opinion: Birmingham-Southern a $30M investment for a $2B return

Last spring, the Alabama Legislature passed the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Act with a unanimous vote in the Senate and...

AG Marshall: ‘I don’t accept the premise that we need to legalize gambling to enhance enforcement’

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said when it comes to gambling in Alabama, the first priority of lawmakers needs to be enforcement against facilities...

Aderholt on TikTok bill: ‘This is about the Chinese Communist government’

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is defending his support for legislation that bans the TikTok social media app in the U.S. if it's not...

Trump praises Katie Britt’s SOTU response, blasts liberal media for reaction

At a campaign rally outside of Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spent some time reflecting on the 2022 Alabama...

Steve Flowers: Few surprises in March 5 primary results

There were very few surprises in our March 5 primary results.  Since we are essentially a one-party Republican state when it comes to presidential,...

Autauga-Prattville Library Board fires controversial director

On Thursday, the Autauga-Prattville Public Library board voted to fire embattled Library Director Andrew Foster in a special called meeting for sharing internal emails...

Ivey announces $1.6 million in grant funding to fight drug related crime statewide

Alabama law enforcement is about to get a welcome boost in the fight against illicit drugs and drug-related crime. Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that...

Alabama mayors and municipal officials attend conference in Washington

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) sent a large delegation of mayors, city council members, and local officials to Washington D.C. this week for...

Tuberville: New EPA rule will ‘hurt businesses, crush manufacturing, and drive-up prices’

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined his fellow Senate Republicans in co-sponsoring a Congressional Review Act resolution Thursday. The resolution is part of an attempt to...

Tuberville helps secure Alabama’s catfish industry with Biden Administration reversal

Alabama's catfish farmers have reeled in a big win, thanks to the efforts of Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville (R-Auburn), a member of the Senate Agriculture...

Reed: Alabama Senate delivers on its priorities at the midpoint of the 2024 legislative session

The Alabama Legislature has been in session for fifteen legislative days, marking the midpoint of the 2024 legislative session. Alabamians work hard each day...

Nick Saban, U.S. Senators want to regulate NIL before it’s too late

Since 2021, the NCAA has allowed its student athletes to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights. While universities are not permitted...

State Sen. Elliott: Alabama is dismantling the ‘woke agenda’ and Space Camp will be no different

Alabama State Sen. Chris Elliott reacted to the controversy unfolding at Space Camp in Huntsville where parents have complained that a biological male, and...

Ainsworth: CNN’s ‘exposed’ hit piece on Katie Britt proves she ‘scares the heck out of them’

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth drew attention to significant errors made by CNN that have since been corrected and walked back by the outlet. What...

Alabama Democrats call X a ‘racist Hellscape’ after antisemetic controversies of their own

The Alabama Democratic Party has seemed to revel in controversy on social media in recent months, attracting condemnation from the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish...

Alabama mayors call for stricter penalties for reckless shooters

The Alabama Big 10 Mayors announced their support for a proposal awaiting the Alabama Legislature to increase the criminal penalties for firing into occupied...

CNN forced to issue correction in ‘smear’ campaign against Sen. Katie Britt

According to detailed reporting, CNN was forced to correct a story after facing accusations of launching a "smear" campaign against U.S. Senator Katie Britt. In...

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen testifies before U.S. Senate on election integrity

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules on Tuesday regarding election administration and integrity. Since entering office...

Alabama lawmakers talk gambling bills at Mid-Alabama Republican Club

Over the weekend, the Mid-Alabama Republican Club hosted state lawmakers to offer an update on the 2024 legislative session, currently on a week-long break. State...

Katie Britt introduces the Laken Riley Act

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduced legislation Tuesday night that she believes will prevent more innocent victims being killed by illegal immigrants. Britt (R-Montgomery) was joined...

U.S. House votes to ban TikTok with support from Alabama members – Barry Moore lone vote against 

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would ban the social media app TikTok nationwide if the Chinese technology firm ByteDance...