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Tuberville bill to increase service members’ life insurance coverage passes U.S. Senate

Wednesday night, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) successfully passed his "Supporting Families of the Fallen Act" to increase service members’ and veterans’ life insurance...

Trump pulls endorsement of Mo Brooks in Alabama U.S. Senate race

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning withdrew his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks' (R-Huntsville) bid for Alabama's open U.S. Senate seat. Last week,...

Bill prohibiting wake surfing in certain public waters could soon become state law

A bill making its way through the Alabama Legislature would regulate wake surfing throughout the entirety of Alabama's vast public waters. Senate Bill 281, sponsored...

League of Southeastern Credit Unions endorses Dale Strong for Congress

MADISON -- The League of Southeastern Credit Unions has officially endorsed Madison County Commission chairman Dale Strong's Republican candidacy for Alabama's fifth congressional district. The...

Shelby secures billions for Alabama defense, domestic spending in FY2022 omnibus package

Thursday evening, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.5 trillion spending package for fiscal year 2022 by a vote of 68-31. U.S. Sens. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.)...

Alabama Senate passes Sen. Butler’s bill to eliminate state business privilege tax

Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tom Butler (R-Madison) to eliminate the state minimum business privilege tax. Alabama’s minimum business privilege...

Removal of Anson Knowles from Republican ballot cancels District 10 Republican primary

The Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee voted to remove accountant and Huntsville resident Anson Knowles from the primary election ballot. The move by the...

U.S. Sens. Tuberville, Hawley introduce bill restoring American energy independence, less reliance on foreign nations

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) joined U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) in introducing the American Energy Independence Act of 2022. The bill reverses President...

Gov. Ivey proclaims February 24 Military Appreciation Day in Alabama

After a series of legislative wins for Alabama’s military families in February, Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed February 24 Military Appreciation Day in Alabama. With the...

State Rep. Whitt pursues AHSAA accountability in aftermath of Oakwood Adventist controversy

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) came under fire this past weekend after it denied the Oakwood Adventist Academy varsity boys' basketball team's...