Alabama Political News
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State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) weighed in on the Huntsville City Council's vote to rename the city's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to its previous title, Office of Multicultural Affairs, in accordance with President Donald Trump's executive order dismantling DEI.

As the 2025 legislative session approaches, the question looms whether the Alabama Legislature could revisit gambling in 2025.

During this week’s confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Brooke Rollins, U.S. Sen. Tomy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pressed Brooke on advancing American agriculture, especially Alabama.

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are shifting attention to promoting pro-life policies in the new Trump administration by backing pro-life legislation and encouraging the president to advance specific policies.

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) recently joined other Republican lawmakers in pushing a bill ending unilateral birthright citizenship in the country, which has been used to grant citizenship to hundreds of thousands of children born to illegal aliens.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recently bashed President Donald Trump’s executive actions in his first days of the administration, calling it the "Alabama-fication" of the U.S. Government.

After passing the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the Laken Riley Act, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), is slated to be the first law signed into law by President Donald Trump in his new administration.

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives Wednesday to help protect the lives of unborn children.

In his State of the City address at a sold-out event hosted by the Hoover Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Brocato was careful to not mention all but one of the crises that have occurred or are still unfolding.

During a Wednesday call with reporters, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) predicted a good outcome with the ongoing effort to get Space Command headquarters back in Alabama.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said a new feeling of “pride” and “hope” was as palpable in the Capitol Rotunda as it was for millions of Americans nationwide when Trump was sworn in.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) eagerly anticipates the final passage of the Laken Riley Act in the Senate on Monday, shortly after President Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Potential candidates are exploring runs for Alabama's seven statewide constitutional offices in the 2026 elections.

Inauguration Day will be a long day for Alabama congress member Barry Moore and family. They were on the original Alabama Trump Team in 2015.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) now has three new counties to serve. He added two new constituent services offices in Baldwin County.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently reintroduced the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, which would end what Britt and other lawmakers believe is an unconstitutional practice of giving unelected government agencies deference in court.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) took aim at those accusing her of mudslinging in the race to replace Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin, arguing that she was focused on “facts.”

New congressman Shomari Figures could seek funds for I-10 bridge project after being named to House Infrastructure Committee.

State Sen. April Weaver (R - Brierfield) announced on Tuesday that she has been selected as a member of the Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 Fellowship class, allowing her and others to learn and implement limited government policies.

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, sat for a Senate confirmation hearing, during which he was criticized and questioned about his military record and fitness for the position.

As the U.S. Senate prepares to debate the Laken Riely Act this week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Auburn) remains confident the bill will gain enough bipartisan support to pass, given the political mandate shown by the popular election of Donald Trump last November.

Opelika pastor Dean Odle has announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor in the May 2026 Republican primary. He is the first candidate to formally announce for the state’s number two post.

If state legislators want to make another attempt at comprehensive gambling, 2025 may be their last chance for the foreseeable future.

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently backed legislation once again that would allow nationwide concealed carry reciprocity in states that have laws on the books allowing for carrying concealed weapons.

Pastor Dean Odle sets "special announcement" for Jan. 11 in Montgomery.

With redistricting and new congressional maps chosen by a court, Alabama created a second minority-majority district, nearly ensuring a second Democratic seat in the state. But all of the districts saw some changes. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) picked up parts of the more conservative District 7, currently held by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover).

Public meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7 on border security and human trafficking. 6 p.m. at Hill Spring Baptist Church in west Mobile. Eagle Forum