45.7 F
Mobile
39.1 F
Huntsville
43 F
Birmingham
40.1 F
Montgomery

CATEGORY

Politics

Steve Flowers: Runoffs set for new Second Congressional District primary races

The most interesting and paramount race on the ballot in the March 5 primaries was the one for the new open Second Congressional District. This...

ALFA’s proposal to offer unregulated health plans sparks debate in Alabama Senate over transparency, specifics

On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee took up SB232, which would enable the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to offer health benefits...

Alabama’s U.S. House Republicans vote against ‘reckless’ $1.2 trillion spending package

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.2 trillion government funding bill Friday, which, if passed by the Senate, will avert a partial government...

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Barry Moore for U.S. Congress

The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its support for Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in the upcoming Alabama 1st Congressional District general election on November 5,...

‘God, Team, Me’: Atheist group complains about Alabama high school football team’s motto

The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to Oak Grove High School in protest of Oak Grove's motto surrounding its football team, "God,...

‘This is an invasion’: Alabama leaders react to video of illegal border-crossers rushing National Guard troops in Texas

Elected leaders across Alabama continue to speak out against the Biden administration's border policies after video of migrants rushing the border went viral Thursday. The...

Combatting fentanyl includes prevention education in Alabama schools, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn’s proposed law would ensure

In March, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) introduced HB280 to further combat a growing fentanyl crisis impacting youth and teenage Alabamians more and more...

‘Working for Alabama’ to power up state workforce, economy with legislative package

On Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey and Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth were joined by all legislative leaders from both the Alabama House and Senate to...

Ivey signs ban on teaching, promoting ‘divisive concepts’ in schools, state agencies

Conservatives won a three-year battle when Gov. Kay Ivey signed a ban on teaching of divisive concepts in K-12 education, state colleges and universities,...

Tuberville: ‘One of the best things to ever come out of Congress is Title IX’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is once again speaking out against proposed changes to Title IX that he believes will ruin women's sports. Tuesday, Tuberville (R-Auburn)...

Allen testifies Biden administration blocks efforts to keep noncitizens from voting

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen made a visit to the nation's Capitol, instead of a usual visit to the Alabama Statehouse, last week...

Rigsby clarifies ‘confusion’ surrounding pharmacy bill

State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) recently discussed the details of his pharmacy reimbursement bill in an attempt to correct some of the misinformation he...

Daniels says gaming could provide role in funding early childhood education

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels put his cards on the table Tuesday. "I'll start with the most difficult conversation as it relates to right...

‘Strong on the border, tough on crime’: Burch, Cochran endorse Dobson in GOP congressional runoff

Political newcomer and GOP congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson has, of late, picked up a number of endorsements. She is backed by the Alabama Farmers...

Ivey signs bill banning ballot harvesting

With a statement to eliminate "funny business in Alabama elections," Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Wednesday that will ban ballot harvesting. The legislation will...

Daniels discusses childcare tax credits, industry’s role at BCA gathering

House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels is attempting to solve a growing issue within the state that is affecting some of Alabama's poorest residents. At a...

State committee selects Hoover Institution to study effectiveness of development incentives

The Joint Legislative Advisory Committee on Economic Incentives has recommended that a Conservative-leaning public policy think tank based out of California, the Hoover Institution,...

Marshall leads state attorneys general brief supporting Trump immunity case

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading an 18-state amicus brief in defense of former President Donald Trump in his presidential immunity case before...

Washington Update: Britt fighting for Alabama in the nation’s capital

Republican Katie Britt, the junior senator from Alabama and a native of the Wiregrass, made one thing clear to the crowd gathered Tuesday morning...

Thursday marks deadline for House District 10 special election absentee ballots

For voters in House District 10 who won't be able to make next Tuesday's special election, there is a last-minute chance for apply in...

House lawmakers to discuss Birmingham-Southern loan bill

An Alabama House committee was to meet today to discuss SB31, which is intended to provide Birmingham-Southern College a $30 million loan. Sen. Jabo Waggoner...

Tuberville plays role in Biden administration reversal on extension of poultry line speed waiver

As Alabama's voice on the Senate Agriculture Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been a consistent advocate for the state's producers and farmers. Recently, the senator...

ALGOP selects Pinkston as Circuit Court nominee

The Alabama Republican Party has selected Elmore County District Judge Patrick Pinkston to be its nominee for the 19th Judicial Circuit, Place 1. “Judge Pinkston...

Primary, election dates set for House District 52 special election

House District 52 in Jefferson County is set for a special election. The seat, long held by former Rep. John Rogers, was vacated after the...