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Shelby: Senate Democrats prioritize politics over Americans’ opposition to Iran Deal (Opinion)

Sen. Richard Shelby -
Over the past two weeks, the United States Senate has debated the so-called Iran nuclear “deal” ahead of an anticipated vote that would put...

Alabama Congressmen call on colleagues to Defund Planned Parenthood

Casey Cappa -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2j7rUGnCF0 (Video Above: Congressman Bradley Byrne speaks in support of the Defund Planned Parenthood Act) MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) and Congresswoman Martha Roby...

Sessions: We must develop a long-term strategy for confronting radical Islamist ideology

Elizabeth BeShears -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-ii4abgpvo (Video Above: Senator Jeff Sessions addresses the Senate floor on President Obama's Iran deal and radical Islamists.)  WASHINGTON -- Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions (R) delivered...

Everything you need to know about Alabama’s new budget and what it means for you

Cliff Sims -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- After months of contentious debate, the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday passed a budget and sent it across the street for the...

Brooks joins effort to impeach EPA chief Gina McCarthy: She must be held accountable

Elizabeth BeShears -
WASHINGTON -- Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL5) has signed on to a resolution calling for the impeachment of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina...

Sessions hints he may endorse presidential candidate for first time ever

Elizabeth BeShears -
WASHINGTON -- Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions (R) hinted in a recent interview he may break his 19-year tradition and endorse a GOP candidate during...

GANG OF NINE: Meet the Alabama senators who voted against every single tax increase

Cliff Sims -
The Alabama Senate on Tuesday approved $86 million in tax increases to go along with two measures aimed at reforming the state's dysfunctional budgeting...

Alabama Senate approves budget reforms, raises taxes $86 million

Cliff Sims -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The word of the night was "compromise" in the Alabama Senate, where Republican lawmakers pushed through two budget reform measures before...

Alabama city official says God wants saggy pants to be illegal

Casey Cappa -
DADEVILLE, Ala. -- Dadeville City Councilman Frank Goodman who is currently pushing for a new local ordinance  banning saggy pants says that God wants the...

Alabama legislature inches toward budget reform that could avoid significant tax hikes

Cliff Sims -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Senate on Monday evening passed a bill to move $100 million in use tax revenue from the state's Education...

Former top Bentley advisor to head governmental affairs for University of Alabama System

Cliff Sims -
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The University of Alabama System on Monday announced its economic development and governmental affairs efforts will be quarterbacked by former Congressman...

Byrne has ‘tremendous security concerns’ with letting Syrian refugees into America

Elizabeth BeShears -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvboX0igV6k (Audio Above: Congresman Bradley Byrne expresses his concerns with allowing thousands of Syrian refugees in the U.S.) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1), a...

New economic freedom rankings are a wake-up call for the U.S. and Alabama (Opinion)

Dr. Stephen C. Miller -
The U.S. got some discouraging, although not surprising, news today. Our country continues its 15-year fall in economic freedom levels. According to the Economic...

Byrne: I remain committed to doing everything I can to stop the Iran Deal (Opinion)

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
There is no greater responsibility of Congress than to ensure for the safety and security of the American people. With that in mind, last...

Miss Alabama: Republicans should be ‘absolutely terrified’ of Donald Trump

Cliff Sims -
https://youtu.be/dmusMt2A8BA (Video above: Miss Alabama Meg McGuffin says during the Miss America pageant that Republicans should be terrified of Donald Trump) Miss Alabama Meg McGuffin had...

Alabama public school children now required to study evolution and climate change

Cliff Sims -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The State of Alabama will now require its public school students to study evolution and climate change. The state school board...

Alabama congressmen say Obama is breaking the law concerning the Iran Deal

Elizabeth BeShears -
WASHINGTON -- While Democrats in the U.S. Senate blocked an effort to stop President Obama's controversial deal with Iran, Republicans in the House are...

Alabama Senate OKs law requiring legislative approval before agencies can close facilities

Elizabeth BeShears -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Senate Thursday gave their approval to a bill which would require state agencies to justify closures of vital services...

Immediate investment in roads and bridges can pave way to Alabama’s prosperity (opinion)

Editor -
By Jim Page, CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce Alabama’s great successes in economic development over the past 20 years have transformed our...

Here are the Alabama House members who voted for and against tax hikes

Cliff Sims -
Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday continued guiding tax hike bills through the legislative process. The following tax increase proposals were approved...

Alabama moves to stop EPA water mandate on grounds it violates states’ rights

Elizabeth BeShears -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) joined 17 other states Thursday in filing a motion for a nationwide stay on the...

Bill would index Alabama gas tax to price in effort to boost road funding

Elizabeth BeShears -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama House on Thursday added to the lengthy list of revenue measures set to be voted on during the second...

Trump and Sessions huddle in D.C., discuss stopping ‘global elite’s’ trade and immigration policies

Elizabeth BeShears -
WASHINGTON -- Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions (R) held an impromptu meeting Wednesday with GOP frontrunner Donald Trump after the candidate's rally in DC decrying...

Alabama House passes 25 cent tax increase on cigarettes

Elizabeth BeShears -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama House passed Thursday a 25 cent per pack tax increase on cigarettes after months of debate on how to...
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