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dale strong Alabama News
'Liberal judges legislating from the bench': Strong criticizes judicial ruling blocking executive order ending NPR, PBS federal funding

Strong, who previously filed legislation to prohibit federal funding for NPR, criticized Moss as an "Obama-appointed judge" and called the news source a "mouthpiece for the Democratic Party."

Shomari Figures Alabama News
'Watch this': Shomari Figures elicits embarrassing audience response after posing voter ID related question at town hall

During a Tuesday evening town hall event in Mobile, U.S Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) was presented with an unexpected response from audience members when discussing voter identification and its perceived disenfranchisement of certain demographics.

Tuberville and Britt Alabama News
See how Tuberville, Britt scored on Heritage Action's conservative rankings this session

Alabama's elected officials were recently evaluated by the conservative grassroots organization Heritage Action on their key votes and sponsorships since the beginning of the current legislative session.

Tuberville, Britt, Mercedes Alabama News
'Manufacturing in Alabama is BOOMING!': Mercedes-Benz investing $4 billion into Tuscaloosa County plant

Mercedes-Benz has announced an additional $4 billion investment into its Tuscaloosa County production plant to boost SUV manufacturing and offset financial adversity tied to American auto tariffs.

Johnson beasley Alabama News
Report: Montgomery's Beasley Allen disqualified from major Johnson & Johnson lawsuit, plans to appeal ruling

Montgomery-based law firm Beasley Allen has been disqualified from a "multidistrict" lawsuit filed against the global healthcare corporation, Johnson and Johnson.

Arthur Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr touts massive number of Alabama school choice program applicants

During Friday's broadcast of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) discussed legislation that will allocate additional funding to school choice purposes.

Mo Brooks 2 AP Photo by Vasha Hunt Alabama News
Mo Brooks says Allen's criticism of Wahl's visit to Islamic center possibly intended to help SoS secure fundamentalist Christian vote

During Thursday's broadcast of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks discussed a recent statement made by Secretary of State Wes Allen criticizing former ALGOP chairman John Wahl for attending a Ramadan dinner at the Anniston Islamic Center.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
'Responsiveness and transparency': U.S. Rep. Rogers satisfied after multiple high-level, classified briefings on Iran conflict

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) praised the Pentagon on Friday for providing members of the House Armed Services Committee with new, classified information regarding the war in Iran.

Jared Hudson speaks at Rocket City Young Republicans monthly meeting Alabama News
'Teaches tyranny': Jared Hudson argues Sharia law 'antithesis’ of United States, Constitution

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson addressed the perceived threat of Sharia law in America at the Rocket City Young Republicans' monthly meeting on Thursday evening.

Dale Strong Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Strong urges end to DHS shutdown as World Cup approaches, praises Huntsville TSA employees

During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) accused Democrats of "putting politics over the security of our nation" as the group continues to block funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Tuberville Alabama News
'Absolute joke': Tuberville balks at Iranian rejection, counter offer to Trump's 15-point peace plan

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called the Iranian government's rejection of President Donald Trump's recently proposed 15-point peace plan an "absolute joke" during a call with reporters on Wednesday.

Katie Britt on Newsmax, 3/26/2026 Alabama News
'We're not leaving if this doesn't get done': Britt says U.S. Senate to remain in Washington until DHS funding resumed

Ahead of a two-week recess, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is calling on fellow lawmakers to remain in the nation's capital until funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is re-established.

Tommy tuberville Alabama News
'Federal government can't run anything': Tuberville argues for privatizing airport security amid continued chaos

During a call with reporters on Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called for private contractors to take over airport security across the country.

Wes Allen speaking at Madison County Republican Men's Club Breakfast Alabama News
SoS Wes Allen champions election integrity efforts during campaign trail speech in Rocket City

Secretary of State Wes Allen emphasized his work to improve election integrity and security across Alabama during remarks at the Madison County Republican Men's Club monthly meeting on Saturday.

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough Alabama News
State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough's teenage son involved in accidental shooting at lawmaker's residence

Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputies responded to State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough's (R-Trinity) residence on Saturday evening following an accidental shooting involving two of the legislator's children.

MO BROOKS Alabama News
'Supposed to be voting for the public interest, not the special interest': Brooks hones in on Lomax's campaign contributions in HD20 race

Former U.S. Rep. Mo. Brooks sharply criticized State Rep. James Lomax's (R-Huntsville) alleged ties to special interests and political action committees at the Madison County Republican Men's Club monthly meeting on Saturday.

Steve Livingston on APTV, 3/21/2025 Alabama News
'Not on the backs of Alabama families': Livingston working to ensure power for local data center at less cost to residents

Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) joined Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Wednesday to discuss an array of topics, including supplying power for a Jackson County data center owned by Google and the facility's positive impact on the surrounding area.

David Faulkner Alabama News
State Rep. Faulkner touts safety legislation requiring camps in Alabama to have emergency preparedness license

On a Wednesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) spoke about legislation increasing safety regulations and emergency preparedness at Alabama's summer camps.

Madison County Republican Men's Club meeting Alabama News
'We stood for you': AG Marshall highlights key legal victories in Huntsville campaign speech

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke on Saturday morning to the Madison County Republican Men's Club at their monthly meeting.

Matt Gentry Alabama News
Public Service Commission candidate Matt Gentry talks utility rates, PSC hearings to increase transparency

On a Tuesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Public Service Commission candidate and Cullman Co. Sheriff Matt Gentry spoke about Alabama's utility rates and the need to conduct a thorough overview of the PSC.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Tuberville argues toppling Iranian regime worth short term higher gas prices, acknowledges 'tough time' for consumers

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) acknowledged the continued increase in gas prices caused by the war in Iran during a call with reporters on Thursday.

State Rep. Mack Butler. Alabama News
Butler says mandated public rate case hearings force increased accountability for PSC

State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) joined Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" earlier this week to discuss his legislation requiring the Alabama Public Service Commission to hold public rate case hearings every three years.

rick pate Alabama News
Ag Commissioner Rick Pate links fertilizer costs increase to gas price spike

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Agriculture Commissioner and lieutenant governor candidate Rick Pate discussed the impact of rising gas and oil prices on agricultural costs, particularly on fertilizer.

bryan dawson, ernie yarbrough Alabama News
'Heinous': Abortion key issue at 'Prove Me Wrong' debate at University of Alabama in Huntsville

"That is why there's such a focus on abortion in the church, because it's heinous. In Christ or Chaos, we want to live in harmony with God, which means we want to do things that please Him."

tommy tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville says former National Counter Terrorism Center director, alleged leaker Joe Kent member of 'deep state'

During a call with reporters on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) discussed the resignation of former director of the U.S. National Counter Terrorism Center, Joe Kent, and the latter's claim that Israel has intentionally pushed America into a war with Iran.

hail satan debate, college student Alabama News
'Prove Me Wrong' debate draws discussion on homosexuality; Student cites bodily anatomy as proof of gayness in nature

On Wednesday, the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Turning Point USA (TPUSA) hosted 1819 News founder and CEO Bryan Dawson, along with State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity), on campus for a "Prove Me Wrong Christ or Chaos" debate.

Doug Jones, Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Jones again accuses Tuberville of Islamophobic comments, says Republican dividing Alabamians

Former U.S. Senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones is attacking his opponent, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), for repeatedly going after the spread and rising influence of radical Islam across the United States in a series of social media posts.

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