Politics — Page 5

WASHINGTON — As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, more than 150 Alabama farmers spent last week in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing […]

DECATUR – Calling the next four years a “critical” time for Decatur, City Councilman Kyle Pike is seeking reelection to his District 2 seat. The municipal election is Aug. 26.  […]

WASHINGTON – To help address inefficiencies with the U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Reps. Robert B. Aderholt and Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Mo.) reintroduced the “Deliver for Democracy Act” this week. The […]

WASHINGTON — A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen the nation’s defense against bioterrorism was unanimously passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. It was Strong’s third […]

WASHINGTON — A pair of bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen homeland security practices were passed unanimously Monday by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation was […]

WASHINGTON – “Well, it’s that time again.” With that statement as Americans prepare to “spring forward” this weekend, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville renewed his effort to make Daylight Saving Time […]

WASHINGTON — Jeff Denard isn’t one who seeks the spotlight. Praised by his employer for his humility and selflessness, the volunteer firefighter from Decatur was in the spotlight Tuesday thanks […]

WASHINGTON – Recognizing the adverse impact of foreign shrimp and agriculture products dumped on American – and Alabama – markets, Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sen. Bill Cassidy in re-introducing the […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong began his new role as the chairman of a key subcommittee at a hearing Tuesday analyzing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s responses to recent […]

WASHINGTON — In the midst of reports that four Social Security offices in Alabama are being closed, including two in North Alabama, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt said the offices “will […]

FORT PAYNE – The visitor center for the Little River Canyon National Preserve is among nearly three dozen National Park Service facilities likely to be shut down by the Trump […]

MONTGOMERY – A bill by State Rep. James Lomax to ban foreign national influence in Alabama elections has gained the backing of two of the state’s most powerful elected officials. […]

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directing all Defense Department civilian employees to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week. In a memorandum he […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he was “astonished” and “bewildered” that the governor commuted the death sentence of Rocky Myers. Gov. Kay Ivey announced late Friday afternoon […]

HOOVER — Qualifying for the Republican special election primary for House District 11 will begin Wednesday, the Alabama Republican Party announced. The district, which covers portions of Cullman and Blount […]

MONTGOMERY — More than 100 organizations across the state are urging the Alabama congressional delegation oppose efforts to cut funding or create additional enrollment barriers for Medicaid and the Supplemental […]

MONTGOMERY — With results affecting more than 1 million voters, Secretary of State Wes Allen said the Alabama Voter Integrity Database delivered massive results and put Alabama on the map […]

WASHINGTON — With President Donald Trump back in the White House, it looks as if Space Command may finally move to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, after years of delay and […]

HOLLY POND — Cullman County business owner Heath Allbright has announced his candidacy for Alabama House District 11 in the Republican primary special election. The special election is to fill […]

WASHINGTON – In what he calls a “commonsense step in putting American manufacturing first,” U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is cosponsoring legislation that would require U.S. flags purchased by the government […]

WASHINGTON – FBI Director Kash Patel told Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville he will fill open positions at the FBI’s campus on Redstone Arsenal. Patel’s comments came ahead of […]

Last week, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) exempt from […]

MONTGOMERY — Though just a couple years into his first-term as a state representative, Brock Colvin has made a veteran’s impact on Republican lawmakers. So much that House Majority Leader […]

WASHINGTON – Calling a ban on lead ammo and tackle unfair, Sen. Tommy Tuberville was joined by Sen. Katie Britt in cosponsoring the “Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act.” […]