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'Our Republican Party should welcome competition': Alabama political…
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (382+ words) TUSCALOOSA " A candidate social on Wednesday night sparked conversations and a full room in downtown Tuscaloosa's District Room. The event, hosted by Young Republicans of Tuscaloosa and Pickens County, underscored strong local engagement leading up to the May 19 primary." Despite…...
State Sen. Givhan: Lieutenant governor rules change about…
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (169+ words) During Thursday's broadcast of Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) discussed a rules change clamping down on the appointing and administrative responsibilities of Alabama's lieutenant governor. The Alabama Senate unanimously passed rules changes on Thursday…...
House, Senate pass state standards for local 911 Centers | Alabama…
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (132+ words) MONTGOMERY " The Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation on Wednesday authorizing state intervention on local 911 Centers if they don't meet certain benchmarks. The bill passed the House and Senate unanimously and is on Governor Kay Ivey's desk to be signed into…...
'Shouldn't be a question': State Sen. Kelley backs bill requiring…
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (336+ words) State Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) joined Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5 this week to discuss legislation that recently passed the Alabama Senate requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in Alabama's public schools. SB99, introduced and sponsored by Kelley, stipulates that each…...
House Minority Leader Daniels drops bill to eliminate tax on overtime…
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (554+ words) House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) dropped a surprise bill on Thursday, slashing all taxes on overtime pay days after years of feuding with Republican lawmakers over passing legislation that House Democrats believe don't go far enough. Daniels has taken…...
POLL: Barry Moore leads Steve Marshall 26% to 21%; Wes Allen leads…
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (295+ words) U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) holds a 26% to 21% lead over Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, according to a new poll released Friday afternoon. The poll was conducted March 30 through April 1. "The Senate race is beginning…...
'Follow the money': Brooks calls incumbent Lomax, Ledbetter 'pawns'…
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (159+ words) On Thursday morning's episode of Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks criticized his opponent in the upcoming House District 20 election, incumbent State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville), over Lomax's alleged ties to special interest political action committees....
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Easter is the time to talk about…
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (768+ words) This Easter weekend, we're reminded of something bigger than politics, bigger than government, bigger than anything we deal with day to day. We're reminded of faith, sacrifice and redemption." I grew up in a simple place, with parents who worked…...
'Prophetic and hilarious': Yarbrough files bill to end payroll…
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (473+ words) On Thursday, State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) filed House Bill 666 (HB 666) that would end payroll deductions for public teachers" unions and eliminate opt-out windows across the board for other unions that continue to use the service. "I think it's prophetic…...
Senate committee sets public hearing for Republican, Democrat closed…
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (159+ words) MONTGOMERY " The Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday on legislation requiring party registration to participate in the state's partisan primary elections. The bill (HB541) by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) wouldn't apply to the 2026 elections,…...