Politics — Page 16

Another hat in the ring Now that Dale Strong has officially submitted his letter to Gov. Kay Ivey resigning as Madison County Commission chairman effective Jan. 2, attention shifts to […]

Shelby's final vote brings $20.7B to North Alabama

WASHINGTON – An era came to an end Thursday in the halls of Congress. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) cast his final vote – in support of the comprehensive appropriations […]

Collins, Pettus to head state House committees

MONTGOMERY — A pair of North Alabama lawmakers have been named to serve as House committee chairs by Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville). Rep. Terry Collins of Decatur and Rep. Phillip […]

North Alabama churches drop UMC affiliation

BIRMINGHAM — Nearly 200 United Methodist churches voted to leave the denomination as differing views on LGBTQ topics have shaken the church. The exodus came following a recent North Alabama […]

Space Command announcement up in the air The commander of U.S. Space Command, Gen. Dickinson, is reportedly “massaging the message.”  What that means is open to interpretation but Dickinson has […]

Bloomberg: Shelby repeats as 'top earmarker'

WASHINGTON — For the second year in a row, Alabama’s retiring senator has been rated the “top earmarker.” Congress agreed Tuesday on a bipartisan framework for a full-year $1.7 trillion […]

Rep. Whitt to chair Economic, Tourism Committee

MONTGOMERY — State Rep. Andy Whitt has been appointed chairman of the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee, State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R – Rainsville) announced today. Whitt (R-Harvest) is […]

Strong names political vets to congressional team

HUNTSVILLE — A pair of political veterans have been named Friday by U.S. Rep.-elect Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) to senior-level staff positions. Strong announced that Payne Griffin, who has served in […]

$1 billion: Use it or lose it A special session is likely coming in the Alabama Legislature. The regular legislative session convenes in March, but it seems a special session […]

HUNTSVILLE — A hearing has been set on dismissing a challenge to residency claim in last month’s House District 10 election. State Rep.-elect David Cole filed a motion last month […]

Crawford, Shedd tapped for House committee chairs

MONTGOMERY — A pair of North Alabama legislators have been selected to serve as committee chairs in the State Legislature, Speaker Nominee Nathaniel Ledbetter announced today. State Rep. Randall Shedd […]

MONTGOMERY – A bipartisan, joint legislative panel has recommended the state reauthorize economic development incentive programs before they expire next year. The Joint Legislative Study Commission on Renewing Economic Development […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s electorate delivered a significant blow to Libertarians, who sought to present an alternative to the state’s two major political parties. In order to gain statewide ballot access for […]

Britt praised for 'much-deserved victory'

MONTGOMERY — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, bestowed immense praise upon U.S. Sen.-elect Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for her “much-deserved victory.” Britt defeated Democrat […]

HUNTSVILLE — There will be a pair of new faces representing Districts 10 and 25 in the state House while a familiar face is returned to the Senate. Republican David […]

Strong rides to Fifth Congressional District seat

HUNTSVILLE — The voters of Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District have spoken. Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) has been elected to represent the Tennessee Valley on Capitol Hill as its […]

Vote today!! Polls are open to 7 p.m.

HUNTSVILLE — All across the 256 area code, the state, and the country, voters will be casting their ballots today. The polls are open until 7 p.m. Offices up for […]

MONTGOMERY – As applications for licenses are sent out, Alabama Medical Cannabis Association released poll numbers showing four in five Alabama voters strongly support medical cannabis. “These numbers are a […]

BIRMINGHAM — Beyond the political contests on the Nov. 8 ballot, Alabama voters will decide whether to adopt the Alabama Constitution of 2022, a recompiled version of the current constitution, […]

Thursday is last day to apply for an absentee ballot

MONTGOMERY — Time is running out if you’re going to be out of town next Tuesday and want to vote. Ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election, Alabama Secretary of […]

MADISON — The face of the Republican party turned out Monday to support U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt. “… and the hands and feet,” she said in her speech. Britt […]

Madison County voting machines to be tested

HUNTSVILLE — Voting machines to be used in the 2022 General Election will be available for public test Wednesday at 9 a.m. The test will be at the W. T. […]

Deadline approaching to apply for absentee ballot

MONTGOMERY — There is less than a week left to apply for an absentee ballot to vote in the Nov. 8 general election, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced. […]

Strong 'humbled' by Trump endorsement

HUNTSVILLE — It was “good news” when Dale Strong, the GOP candidate for the Fifth Congressional District, received a phone call from former President Donald Trump. “I am humbled to […]