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Thursday, State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) introduced legislation requiring the Alabama Public Service Commission to hold annual hearings.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has secured another major endorsement in his campaign to become Alabama's next U.S. Senator.

On Wednesday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall argued that sanctuary state laws have been largely to blame for the violent disorder in many major cities.

Following a unanimous vote from the Huntsville City Board of Education, a new policy has been enacted in the North Alabama school system, requiring video and audio cameras in special education classrooms to record students during school hours when present.

On Monday, State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) discussed a controversial Public Service Commission (PSC) bill ending popular election to the body, arguing residents of Alabama need more time to weigh in on the issue before any future legislative action.

During a Monday morning appearance on Rightside Radio, chief counsel for the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Katherine Robertson, revealed what she believes to be the greatest future legal challenge facing the state.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is denouncing landmark legislation designed to increase election security throughout the country, labeling it discriminatory and an attempt to "intimidate" voters.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) accused the Democratic Party of abandoning its traditional voter base in favor of illegal aliens to maintain political power during a discussion on Breitbart News Saturday.

Republican candidate for Alabama House District 7, Dr. Angelo "Doc" Mancuso, may soon be removed from the district's GOP primary ballot pending a decision by the Alabama Republican Executive Committee.

The Hanceville City Council moved to dissolve the city's police department and its municipal court system on Thursday, while also appointing a new mayor.

On Thursday evening, the Huntsville City Council made state history after approving a project development agreement of record-breaking proportions

State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) is firing back at Mo Brooks, after the former congressman and candidate for Alabama House District 20 made comments critical of Lomax's job performance.

Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined "The Dan Bongino Show" for a discussion centered on the filibuster and legislation aimed at strengthening election integrity across the country.

During a Wednesday appearance on Newsmax's “Ed Henry the Big Take," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) discussed the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote, as well as photo identification for casting ballots.

Sheffield Mayor Bryan Van Devender is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after suffering a brain aneurysm on Monday evening.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) addressed the possibility of an upcoming lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security during a call with reporters on Wednesday,

On Wednesday, former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks spoke to 1819 News about his recently launched campaign for House District 20, criticizing his opponent, State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville), and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) for allegedly misrepresenting his accomplishments while in office.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is urging fellow Republicans to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, arguing it would address leftist immigration policies perpetuated under former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

Legislation ending popular election to the Alabama Public Service Commission is making progress in the state legislature. House Bill 392, which would transform the PSC into an appointed entity, received approval on Tuesday during a House committee hearing.

Tuesday, during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) discussed the drastic reduction in border crossings and overall illegal immigration since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, a little over a year ago.

After suffering from an unspecified "medical emergency" on Monday evening, Sheffield Mayor Bryan Van Devender was medflighted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee.

Despite being Alabama’s largest and fastest-growing city, Huntsville experienced a continued reduction in violent and major crimes in 2025.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke from the Senate floor on Monday, imploring fellow conservatives to pass legislation requiring a government-issued photo ID to vote.

On Monday, Collins officially threw her support behind local business leader and former chairman of the Decatur-Morgan Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Patrick Johnson.

Former Alabama Republican Party chairman and candidate for lieutenant governor, John Wahl, has released a campaign video highlighting his established conservative record and vision for the Yellowhammer State.

During a recent call with reporters, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville spoke about Space Command's upcoming move to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, while crediting the city's mayor for playing a role in securing the agency's relocation to the Rocket City.

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) discussed the recent success of her anti-porch piracy legislation during a Wednesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5.