The City of Madison has voluntarily dismissed its legal challenge over Alabama’s online sales tax distribution system, pivoting instead to work with state lawmakers on a potential legislative fix. In […]

State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur), who was first elected to the Alabama House in 2010, announced on Monday that she will not seek a new term in office during the 2026 election […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Recognized for his “unwavering support for RC&D programs,” State Rep. Rex Reynolds has been named Resource, Conservation & Development Council Legislator of the Year by the Alabama Association of RC&D […]

FLORENCE — Citing a love for the state and people of North Alabama, State Sen. Tim Melson kicked off his reelection campaign, pledging to continue his strong, conservative leadership for […]

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, […]

HUNTSVILLE — To say it was a day of mixed emotions, well, State Sen. Tom Butler put it in perspective. “This is a sad day – and a happy day,” […]

MADISON — An era in state and local politics is coming to an end. After four decades in the state Legislature, State Sen. Tom Butler said he is not seeking […]

CULLMAN — In what could be a record-setting fundraising effort, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger has reported raising almost $1.8 million for his leadership political action committee, FORGE PAC. […]

HUNTSVILLE – A Huntsville man received a life sentence in the first conviction of a law named for a slain Huntsville police officer, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today. Reginald […]

Over the past three years serving the people of House District 20, I’ve learned that every legislative session brings a mix of progress, setbacks, and lessons. But each year, I […]

CULLMAN — Heath Allbright won the Republican nomination for the Alabama House District 11 seat after Tuesday’s special primary election. He defeated Don Fallin, 1,909-1,609, garnering 54.26% of the vote. […]

During the 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, lawmakers have worked hard to address the needs and issues in every portion of our state – from the Gulf Coast […]

As Alabama’s economy evolves with technological advancements and shifting employment trends, the Legislature is taking important steps to support the growing number of independent workers in our state.  This session, […]

Over the past three years, states have been receiving settlement funds from federal lawsuits against major pharmaceutical companies. To date, Alabama has secured over $300 million, and I expect that […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama   Where’s Mayor Marks? Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks is apparently running for reelection, however, he has yet to confirm the […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives passed the 2026 General Fund budget and its supplemental appropriation today. “It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet […]

MONTGOMERY – Calling it “another win for Alabama families,” Gov. Kay Ivey today signed the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025 into law. The governor was surrounded […]

HUNTSVILLE — State Sen. Arthur Orr is speaking out on a gambling bill that is being “shopped around” the state Legislature. “There’s one being shopped that has been assembled and […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama   Roll up those sleeves It’s go time in the Alabama Legislature. For those of you keeping track, after legislators […]

CULLMAN – Businesswoman Cindy Myrex has announced her candidacy to run in the special election for the Alabama House of Representatives District 12. She is seeking the seat of Rep. […]

MONTGOMERY – A major piece of legislation, signed into law today by Gov. Kay Ivey, has been praised by mayors of the state’s largest cities as making “all Alabama communities […]

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 […]

CULLMAN — State Rep. Randall Shedd has been hired to serve as Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger’s director of constituent affairs, Gudger (R-Cullman) announced Wednesday. Shedd (R-Fairview) will resign […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama Grudger gets going For the first time in a while, two North Alabamians are in charge of the Alabama […]