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NFIB: 70% of small business owners concerned about frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released a survey that shows 70% of America's small business owners are concerned about unfounded COVID-19...

Jones: Biden sexual assault allegation ‘does not have the indicia of credibility that I would be looking to at all’

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is backing former Vice President Joe Biden over Tara Reade, who has alleged Biden sexually assaulted her when she...

State. Sen Whatley introduces bill to limit powers of State Health Officer, alter State of Emergency procedures

State Senator Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) has introduced a bill that would limit the powers of the State Health Officer and put a 14-day limit...

State Sen. Ward introduces bill to reallocate new gas tax funds for small business stimulus

State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) has introduced a bill that would, for a period of two years, redirect all the money gathered by the...

Aderholt hires campaign manager in preparation for 2020 election

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) has hired Alex Vanderford to be the manager of his 2020 reelection campaign. Vanderford is a native of the district Aderholt...

Brooks appoints Marshall Yates as chief of staff

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) announced Monday that he has promoted Alabama native Marshall Yates to serve as his new chief of staff. Yates has been...

Merrill: USPS’s suspension of international mail won’t stop Alabamians overseas from voting

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced the suspension of international mail services to many foreign countries, however Alabama Secretary of State John...

Doug Jones warned town hall audience not to listen to Trump about coronavirus

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) recently told Alabamians not to "listen to the politicians" regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, before specifically referring to President...

Report: Alabama’s Terri Sewell a safe, ‘dark horse’ pick to be Biden’s 2020 running mate

A column published Thursday by National Review suggested U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) as a long-shot candidate to be the 2020 Democratic nominee for...

Alabama legislature to reconvene on May 4 for remainder of 2020 regular session

The Alabama legislature will reconvene its 2020 regular session on Monday, May 4. The session has been interrupted by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A...

State Sen. Ward to Medicaid expansion proponents: Where do you get $168 million to pay for it? — Won’t solve coronavirus issue

In recent days with the presence of the threat of COVID-19 in our lives, Medicaid expansion advocates have doubled down on their efforts to...

Ivey ‘grateful to the president for his Administration’s strong leadership’

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday participated in a phone meeting led by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence regarding the ongoing coronavirus...

Sessions to call for temporary halt to foreign workers entering the U.S.

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions told the Alabama Federation of Republican Women on Wednesday night that he will soon introduce a plan to halt...

Doug Jones raises over 70% of individual contributions from out-of-state in Q1

U.S. Senator Doug Jones' (D-AL) reelection campaign has filed its financial disclosure covering February 13 - March 31, and the latest report reinforced that...

Michelle Malkin touts Jeff Sessions — ‘Stalwart America First,’ ‘Not beholden to special interests’

Alabama's U.S. Senate race, now into extended overtime for a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, has garnered a lot of national attention, including...

Alabama Supreme Court upholds six, reverses five convictions against Hubbard

The Supreme Court of Alabama on Friday morning released a ruling on the remaining convictions against former House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). Hubbard was originally...

Aderholt: Implement ‘Buy America’ policies to secure medical, pharmaceutical supply chains

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) on Wednesday is set to send a letter to President Donald Trump advocating for additional "Buy America" requirements as the...

GOP State Reps. Garrett, Lovvorn urge Ivey to involve healthcare, business leaders in implementing coronavirus orders

In a letter sent to Governor Kay Ivey on Monday, State Reps. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) and Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) called into question the implementation...

Tuberville on China, coronavirus: ‘We’ve got to worry about Alabama and this country’ right now

Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is taking a different stance on China than his Republican primary runoff competitor, former U.S. Attorney General...

Brooks thanks Pence for halting shipments of American medical supplies to foreign countries

Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) on Thursday praised recent actions taken by Vice President Mike Pence to stop the shipping of American-owned medical supplies to...

Report: Trump campaign has told Sessions to back off on claims about Trump support

A report published Thursday by the New York Times says that President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is requesting former Attorney General Jeff Sessions stop...

Merrill: Alabama’s ‘greatest champion and favorite son’ Richard Shelby delivers once again

Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Wednesday released a statement praising U.S. Senator Richard C. Shelby's role (R-AL) in the recent coronavirus...

Jeff Sessions has a clear message for China: The world knows your communist regime is culpable for the Wuhan coronavirus

Former Attorney General and U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions seems to have a clear message for China: The United States will not take your Godless,...

Merrill outlines how Alabama will spend election-related federal stimulus money

Included in the recently enacted $2 trillion federal coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus package was $400 million to be allocated to the states to protect the...