As the Alabama Legislature enters its final days of the 2026 regular session, budget leaders say lawmakers are taking a cautious approach—holding spending growth under 1% and prioritizing long-term stability […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) made it clear Wednesday that he is frustrated with the handling of the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding fight in Washington as the partial […]

Leaders from Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities joined U.S. Sen. Katie Britt this week in Washington as she unveiled bipartisan legislation aimed at improving access to federal research funding. […]

Like most military families, we moved around frequently when I was growing up, but North Alabama was always “home”. My family settled in Madison, AL in the early 1980s. After […]

The Alabama Fraternal Order of Police’s Huntsville chapter has endorsed Tim Douthit in his bid for Madison County district judge, adding to a growing list of local support ahead of […]

A campaign rally for Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is set to bring several hundred supporters to Marshall County next week as the race for U.S. Senate continues to heat […]

State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) responded Thursday to recent comments made by Mo Brooks to 1819 News, continuing a war of words that has defined the Republican primary for House […]

State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur), announced Monday her endorsement of Patrick Johnson to succeed her in the Decatur-area Alabama House District 8. After announcing her retirement from the House last […]

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the appointment of Christopher E. Connolly as a circuit judge in Alabama’s 11th Judicial Circuit, which includes Lauderdale County. Connolly, a graduate of Auburn […]

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, visited Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville last week as teams there continue work on some of NASA’s most critical human spaceflight programs, including preparations for […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is continuing his push to hold the United States Postal Service accountable for mail delivery problems across North Alabama, securing new oversight language in a […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong released his annual update on his legislative work and priorities for North Alabama.   “Some of the most consequential wins in 2025 include securing the […]

The past year has certainly been a memorable one — and, more importantly, a rewarding one. Beginning the year by leading the Laken Riley Act through the Senate and to President […]

MADISON — The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Republican Aaron Thomas for Alabama House District 10 in Madison County. “Aaron Thomas is a hard-working business owner and a […]

MOBILE — And, just like that, AJ McCarron has left the field The former Alabama and NFL quarterback announced today he is ending his Republican candidacy for lieutenant governor to […]

MADISON — The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed John Roberts for Senate District 2, the organization announced today. The district covers Madison and Limestone counties. “John Roberts will do an exceptional […]

MONTGOMERY – Several North Alabama faith leaders joined dozens of others across Alabama calling on the state’s congressional delegation to immediately vote to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium […]

TUSCALOOSA — Citing his CPA background, the Alabama House Republican Caucus unanimously elected State Rep. Kerry “Bubba” Underwood to serve as treasurer. The action came during the group’s annual policy retreat […]

Former University of Alabama and NFL quarterback AJ McCarron has thrown his helmet into the political arena, announcing his candidacy for the GOP nomination for  lieutenant governor.  “Alabama is my […]

MADISON — Aaron Thomas, a Madison business owner, has announced his candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives District 10 seat.   The state primary election is May 19, 2026. […]

HUNTSVILLE – State Rep. Rex Reynolds has announced he is seeking another term in the Alabama House of Representatives for the District 21 seat, according to a news release. Reynolds, […]

HARTSELLE – State Rep. Parker Moore says the rapid growth in his district is shaping his priorities as he looks ahead to the 2026 legislative session, with infrastructure, energy and […]

MONTGOMERY — A pair of Montgomery lobbyists have partnered to co-found a  government relations and public affairs firm with offices in the capital city, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. John Ross and […]

MONTGOMERY – Citing his knowledge of the legislative process, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter has appointed Rep. James Lomax to the House Committee on Rules. “While it is uncommon for a freshman […]