WASHINGTON — A Toney man, saluted by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as “an example of overcoming hardship and using it to help others,” was named the April “Veteran of the […]

  Whitt’s bill moves Rep. Andy Whitt’s bill to require public school students to complete and pass a test on personal financial literacy and money management before graduating high school […]

    Space Command saga continues The location of Space Command remains in the air as the “review of the review” gets underway.  In January 2021, Redstone Arsenal was selected […]

WASHINGTON — “Abuse of office.” “Threat to democracy.” “A stunt.” That’s how members of the state’s congressional delegation labeled Thursday’s announcement of former President Donald Trump’s indictment. It is the […]

WASHINGTON — Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Tuesday there hasn’t been a recommendation or decision made on relocating the U.S. Space Command. His remarks came during questioning from U.S. […]

  Mega development whispers Local brokers see no slowing down in the commercial real estate market. Land for new restaurants and other commercial users continue to demand premium prices. As […]

MONTGOMERY — State Sen. Arthur Orr has drafted legislation that he said would phase out the grocery tax on food. The proposed bill would take one cent off the grocery […]

MONTGOMERY — The Statehouse was busy in Tuesday’s first day of the special session. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1 (33-0), which transfers $59.9 million from the State’s General Fund […]

WASHINGTON — In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville pressed Space Command Commander Gen. James Dickinson in defense of the Air Force’s decision to move […]

WASHINGTON — Rep. Dale Strong took to the House floor Thursday for his first speech as a congressman to introduce legislation pertaining to the Southern border. In it, Strong (R-Monrovia) […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville followed through Wednesday with his pledge to hold all U.S. Department of Defense general and flag officer nominations in protesting  the department’s new policy […]

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey delivered a message of the future Tuesday in her annual State of the State address. “Folks, our students…our young people are why our work today […]

MONTGOMERY — There is a workforce shortage in the state – not only for businesses but for schools and state agencies. To help plug the gap, a Huntsville lawmaker has […]

House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels has been a vocal supporter of cutting the state’s grocery tax, proposing an extended tax holiday to assess the effects of such a plan. Some […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Big 10 Mayors today released their legislative agenda for the 2023 legislative session. The mayors’ collective priorities include legislation to grow Alabama’s economy and to improve […]

  Special session A special session is coming. The Alabama Legislature will begin a special session Wednesday. Legislators will use the session to focus on ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville highlighted the important work and world-class counseling services led by the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) in Huntsville. “The National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville is […]

  Sweeter the second time around Keep your eye on what was once a potential Bass Pro site at I-565 and I-65 in Decatur. The city is completing its overpass […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama’s only college football coach-turned United States senator pulled no gimmick plays Wednesday concerning the dangers America is facing. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville spoke of Huntsville’s unique role […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been named to head a Senate Agriculture subcommittee that is crucial to issues facing North Alabama, including farming, rural broadband and research by […]

HUNTSVILLE – Mercury Systems welcomed U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to its Huntsville facility on Discovery Drive in Cummings Research Park this week. The technology company showcased how it enables its […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced his appointment today to Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Children and Families for the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and […]

HUNTSVILLE — As the one-year anniversary of Russia’s “72-hour special operation” in Ukraine nears, the Ukrainian military has experienced amazing success on the battlefield. From the outset of the conflict, […]

I am proud to represent Senate District 12 in the Alabama State Senate, an area in Northeast Alabama rich in patriotism and love of country. Calhoun County is the home […]