While Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has garnered attention from the public in recent years — it also has the attention of lawmakers from Montgomery to Washington. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall delivered testimony Tuesday to the U.S. House Oversight Committee, saying ESG is a is a “threat to consumers and democracy.” ESG investing […]

After meeting at the White House Tuesday, it appears President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are still at an impasse over raising the nation’s debt limit. “The House has raised the debt ceiling and passed the bill. That’s why we had a meeting today. Everybody in this meeting reiterated the positions they were […]

Democrats in Alabama are making it known they do not support one of the school choice bills currently being proposed in the Legislature. Tuesday, the Alabama House Democrats posted a list of reasons why they are against the Parental Rights in Children’s Education (PRICE) Act, which would allow parents to get $6,000 in state tax […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would ban Chinese citizens and entities from purchasing property in the state. The legislation comes amid growing concerns about Chinese investments in the United States. The bill was introduced by Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) who said  Chinese acquisition of Alabama land could pose a threat […]

In the latest development of a falling out between ex-political allies, former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks couldn’t resist commenting about Tuesday’s federal jury verdict ruling against former President Donald Trump. Brooks, now Chair of ALGOP District 5 Executive Committee, took to Twitter to share his latest feelings. While the ruling does not impact Trump’s eligibility to […]

The state of Alabama is set to resume executions after the Alabama Supreme Court issued a death warrant for death row inmate James Barber. This comes after Alabama paused executions last November because Gov. Kay Ivey ordered a review of state execution protocol because of two botched lethal injection attempts. Now that the review is […]

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) are putting pressure on President Biden to negotiate with Republicans on raising the debt ceiling. The Republicans in the House, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), have already passed a funding bill that would increase the debt limit and cut future spending. “The House has taken […]

A Trump-era pandemic policy to turn back migrants at the southern border is set to expire, and Republicans continue to sound the alarm on how that will worsen the border crisis. Since President Biden signed an end to the COVID emergency declaration, Title 42 is ending Thursday. According to several reports, Customs and Border Patrol […]

In April, Reuters reported “US manufacturing boom has a real estate problem.” According to state leaders, Alabama, like many other states, is encountering a symptom of economic development success: Running low on available sites for industrial development.  With the state’s tool kit of economic incentives renewed officially until 2028, one component of the “Game Plan” […]

Most if not all of us grew up hunting and fishing with our parents, grandparents, and friends. Some of my best memories with my kids and grandkids are when I have taken them hunting and fishing, and this is when some of the best life lessons and family stories are passed on from one generation […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced Monday 12 high school students from the Yellowhammer State have accepted their appointments to military academies across the country. “America’s national security depends on brave young men and women who are willing to serve in our armed forces,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) said. “I am proud that some of our most talented young […]

Today begins the ninth full week of the 2023 regular session; there are 12 legislative days remaining. Here are some things to watch this week: Education Budget After a unanimous passage by the Senate, the $8.8 billion Education Trust Fund budget and its $2.8 billion supplemental makes its way to the House. The base budget […]

After many thought that the Alabama Democratic Party couldn’t possibly become more chaotic, the minority party in the Yellowhammer State appears to have descended further into that same chaos over the weekend. In fact, Tabitha Isner, vice chair of the party, called the whole day “a sham from start to finish.” In a controversial executive […]

There are several pieces of legislation being proposed that would cut taxes in Alabama. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is warning, though, that not every proposal has a chance of making it through this session because of the potential effects they could have on the state’s budgets. The Alabama House of Representatives has already passed […]

As I stroll down the halls of the Alabama Senate during this current regular session of the Alabama Legislature, I will stop and visit in the offices of my favorite legislative buddies. My favorite and first stop is with my longtime friend Jabo Waggoner. Jabo, being the dean of the Legislature, has the first prime […]

This week, both chambers of the state Legislature passed legislation to outlaw exhibition driving. Intentionally creating tire skids, doing donuts and burnouts, and street racing are all slated to become illegal in Alabama, pending Gov. Ivey’s signature on the bills. Exhibition driving has become a cause for concern in Alabama cities, as it poses a […]

State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) said his recent visit to the U.S. southern border was “eye-opening.” Bell, a former prosecutor, joined state leaders and law enforcement officials on a trip to see the border situation first hand. “Not really knowing what to expect, it was a very eye-opening experience. We have a crisis on […]

Alabama’s state auditor is joining the fight against environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. Last week, State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) filed a bill, SB261, that would not allow government entities from entering into contracts with companies that use ESG policies in their business practices. State Auditor Andrew Sorrell discussed his support for Roberts’ […]

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan, a Democrat from Birmingham, lambasted Rep. Kenneth Paschal, a Republican from Pelham who is the only Black member of his party in the Alabama Legislature, using a racial slur while referencing a song by Jay-Z. “When Jay-Z penned that song, he penned that song for a time such as this,” Givan […]

The Alabama Senate approved an $8.8 billion education trust fund budget Thursday. The spending plan includes a 2% pay raise for education employees, a $2.8 billion surplus, and gives the go-ahead for a one-time, $100 direct rebate to taxpayers. “The passage of this record budget and its additional supporting legislation was a culmination of bipartisan […]

It was reported this week that the state is considering building a State House on a 2.5-acre site in Montgomery. Some lawmakers believe it would cost less for new building than it would be to renovate the current one. Recent assessments by the Alabama Department of Finance estimate it would cost more than $70 million […]

A group of state officials recently returned from what they called an “eye-opening” visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. “The influx of immigrants coming across our border, and it’s not just Latin American, I mean, we’re getting Chinese immigrants, we’re getting immigrants from the Middle East,” Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter told Yellowhammer News. Ledbetter, […]

The overall cost of rent could be increasing in the Yellowhammer State. Legislation has been introduced in the Alabama Senate that would effectively remove price caps on security deposits for renters across the state. The bill, SB 242, is being sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston). Some believe the bill could make an already difficult […]

The Biden administration recently revealed that they are making preparations to send 1,500 troops to the southern border. This, the White House said, will be in an effort to deter illegal immigration. Since 2020, millions of illegal immigrants have surged into the United States unchecked. Some in Washington feel President Biden doesn’t understand the significance […]