Posts by Craig Monger

The state can strike one name off the list of potential candidates for U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Auburn) soon-to-be-vacant spot in the Senate, after U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) confirmed to 1819 News that he would not seek the seat.

Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) publicly endorsed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) the day after announcing his bid for Governor.

The Alabama Democratic Party did not waste time on Tuesday, releasing a statement nearly an hour after U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his gubernatorial campaign for 2026, saying it would challenge his residency requirements in court.

State Auditor and GOP candidate for Alabama Secretary of State Andrew Sorrell recently detailed to Fox News Digital his experience with being “debanked” during the Biden administration.

The Alabama Department of Corrections announced on Tuesday that it would proceed to carry out the nitrogen hypoxia execution of Gregory Hunt, who was convicted in 1990 of the rape and murder of a Walker County woman two years prior.

Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man convicted of killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland in 2021, recently waived all his legal rights in an effort to speed up his execution after having previously filed for appeal last year.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' State Lands Division plans to auction off public land leases with 140 potential tracts across 32 counties in an upcoming five-year lease cycle. 

The Donald Trump administration’s U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the appointment of Donald Harrisson III as acting administrator of the department’s Wage and Hour Division.

Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell recently released a statement that he had filed suit against the county commission, alleging a refusal to address mold and other issues he believes to be a public health crisis, nearly one year after evacuating the building over concerns.

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently called for Congress to pass nationwide concealed carry reciprocity as lawmakers consider legislation in the coming days.

U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently condemned the Wednesday night murder of two Israeli embassy employees who were shot dead in Washington, D.C., blaming Democratic messaging for the anti-Israeli messaging.

The Montgomery City Council agreed on Tuesday to delay voting on a resolution that would change the governance structure of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), after controversy earlier this year revealed a rift between the MMFA leadership and Mayor Steven Reed’s office.

Prattville Pride, the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization that has thrust itself into the national spotlight on more than one occasion, is now trying to raise last-minute funds for its upcoming “Pride Fest," citing financial woes with securing a venue.

Members of the Montgomery City Council expressed annoyance at the Montgomery County Commission and the Montgomery County Community Cooperative District after it asked for $500,000 to continue funding the Montgomery Whitewater waterpark.

In yet another in what has been a flurry of illegal alien arrests in recent months, law enforcement in Madison County has arrested a 31-year-old man and charged him with trafficking of fentanyl and second-degree marijuana possession.

The leadership of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is seeking to codify a new governance agreement with the city, months after details of a contentious relationship came to light.

Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading the charge to protect an Ohio law currently being challenged in the courts that bans transgender surgeries for minors.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is taking aim at organizations that fund the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) with legislation to limit U.S. assistance to entities such as the United Nations (UN) that “give additional rights and privileges” to the PLO.

After being at the tail end of a bevy of criticism for his decision to allow the state’s exemption on overtime tax to expire, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter says he is not opposed to revisiting the issue next year.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) was swift to applaud President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff strategy as markets show improvements in inflation, as well as food and car prices.

After the Alabama House of Representatives adjourned sine die, Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) expressed disappointment at some measures that failed to reach the finish line due to a significant slowdown from Senate Democrats.

Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man convicted of killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland in 2021, is now asking for an expedited execution after having previously filed for appeal last year.

Despite saying he has not made up his mind, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) says he is unfazed by the bevy of recent attacks from Alabama media as rumors swirl over the senator's gubernatorial bid.

Despite several last-minute efforts to reach the finish line, legislation by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) to change the appointment and removal process for members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) was officially dead after both legislative bodies adjourned sine die.

On the final day of the 2025 legislative session, State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northpoint) earned the House of Representatives’ so-called Shroud Award, given annually to the House member carrying the bill without a realistic chance of passing.

After signing legislation into law on Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey ensured that K-12 students would not be permitted to have cell phones and other electronic communication devices starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

Four total Republican candidates have officially qualified for the July 15 special election for the recently opened seat in Alabama’s House District 12.