Politics — Page 6

WASHINGTON – Citing AM radio as a crucial source of emergency alerts and free speech, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt helped introduce the bipartisan “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.” The legislation, also […]

WASHINGTON — School districts across North Alabama have endorsed proposed legislation requiring a daily Pledge of Allegiance and the American flag to be “prominently displayed” in classrooms. The “Promoting American Patriotism […]

WASHINGTON – After taking the gavel to chair the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children and Families, one of Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s first actions was to […]

WASHINGTON — Calling it a “mouthpiece for the far left,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong introduced legislation that would ban federal funding for National Public Radio. The No More Funding for […]

WASHINGTON — Huntsville native Ella Sullins has been promoted to chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, the congressman’s office announced. Sullins has served as Strong’s legislative director since […]

WASHINGTON – To help employees of non-profit organization invest for retirement, Sen. Katie Britt joined fellow Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in reintroducing […]

WASHINGTON – A Harvest man who served with the Navy in the Vietnam War was recognized by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the February “Veteran of the Month.” Tuberville (R-Auburn) […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address tonight will have a North Alabama tone to it. Ivey will deliver the annual address to a joint session of […]

U.S. Rep. Strong: The Rocket City is ready to deliver

This week, President Trump signed an executive order to build a state-of-the-art missile defense system, an “Iron Dome for America,” to protect the United States from missiles and next-generation air […]

MONTGOMERY — Calling for lawmakers to “meet the moment and put the future and well-being of all of us ahead of tax cuts for the wealthy and well-connected,” 56 organizations […]

HUNTSVILLE — Legislation that helps businesses provide child care service to employees is increasing the state’s workforce participation, according to its sponsor, Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels. The Huntsville […]

WASHINGTON — After clearing a procedural vote today, the Laken Riley Act is on its way to Senate approval. Needing a minimum 3/5 votes to pass, the Senate voted 61-35 […]

WASHINGTON — Entering his second term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has landed seats on key subcommittees for North Alabama. Strong (R-Monrovia) was named by the Appropriations Committee to […]

HUNTSVILLE — Stating the school is “exceeding expectations,” State Sen. Arthur Orr touched on the great potential of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering in Huntsville. Orr (R-Decatur), […]

WASHINGTON – Working to protect women’s sports, Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. Tuberville’s legislation would reverse the Department […]

WASHINGTON – Called a “fearless fighter for families and forgotten Americans,” U.S. Sen. Katie Britt today was named deputy whip by Majority Whip John Barrasso. As deputy whip, Britt (R-Montgomery) […]

MONTGOMERY — Attorney General Steve Marshall has removed himself from the list of possible candidates to succeed Gov. Kay Ivey. According to the Associated Press, Marshall said Tuesday he won’t […]

Our country is in the throes of a mental health crisis, and it’s our kids who are suffering the most. While social media is far from the only contributor, it […]

WASHINGTON — Legislation launched today by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong would help Huntsville’s Spaceport status with funding for its projects. Strong (R-Monrovia) said he introduced the Spaceport Project Opportunities for […]

WASHINGTON — Being acknowledged for “his leadership in local government,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has been selected by House Republican Leadership to serve on the powerful Appropriations Committee in only […]

HUNTSVILLE — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is continuing to support moving the FBI’s national headquarters to Redstone Arsenal. In a video posted to his X account Thursday, Tuberville (R-Auburn) said […]

Throughout my first term in Congress, I have heard from hundreds of constituents about mail delivery services and the rapid decline of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Residents, businesses, and […]

HUNTSVILLE – Amid the fight to confirm Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has emerged as one of the nominee’s most vocal supporters on Capitol […]

WASHINGTON – Rep. Dale Strong’s legislation aimed at combatting the threat of an expanding Chinese influence inside the U.S. overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The Strategic Homeland […]