Alabama Political News
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During an interview on Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) weighed in on Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director, which cleared its first major hurdle on Thursday when the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Patel to the Senate floor.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently joined U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in introducing a bill to help put power back in the people’s hands instead of the "out-of-control administrative state."

In its first committee hearing of the legislative session, the Senate Judiciary Committee took up the “Glock Switch ban” bill and Senate Bill 119 proposed by committee chairman State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road).

Former Public Safety Director and Police Chief Lawrence Battiste, County Commissioner Connie Hudson, and former County Commissioner Stephen Nodine gave opening statements and then answered written questions submitted by the audience.

When the Alabama Republican Party meets on March 1, they will elect new state officers. Chairman John Wahl is running again.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) railed against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies on Wednesday, saying "we have to wash our hands of it."

President Trump says he will abolish the U.S. Department of Education. What will Alabama do in response?

Legislation allowing state and local governments to advertise for public contracts online rather than solely in print newspapers was approved by members of the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday.

Two state house committees meet Wednesday to take up four bills to regulate guns in Alabama. Citizen group BamaCarry is opposing the bills.

A forum for Mobile's mayoral race will be Wednesday, Feb. 12 and feature County Commissioner Connie Hudson and former County Commissioner Stephen Nodine.

The controversial bill to alter the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner is appointed is first up on the Senate's calendar on Tuesday, one day after Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth came out against the bill pushed by Gov. Kay Ivey.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has threatened to cut the funding of any city not fully cooperating with the Trump administration’s deportation efforts, drawing into question Birmingham’s financial future due to Mayor Randall Woodfin’s recent pronouncements on illegal immigration.

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen met with U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) to discuss voter integrity during the National Association of Secretaries of State Conference.

After a relatively brief hiatus, Gene Smith is looking to reclaim his spot on the Hoover City Council. He said he's focused on keeping promises and building on the work he started when he previously served.

1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor said to expect a "relatively quiet session" compared to last year as lawmakers wait to see how things shake out at the federal level.

On Friday, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) unveiled his No More Funding for NPR Act of 2025 to prohibit federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR).

Although it is the very preliminary stage of the 2026 election cycle, some of the contests for statewide offices are beginning to take shape, including the race for attorney general.

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) announced on Thursday that Ella Sullins has been promoted to chief of staff.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) introduced legislation to stop the "unjust double tax" on Social Security benefits this week.

The first face-to-face of candidates for the open seat of Mayor of Mobile will be Feb. 12. Connie Hudson vs. Spiro Cheriogotis.

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) reacted to Pam Bondi being sworn in as U.S. Attorney General.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday called on Senate leadership to vote on his legislation preserving Title IX protections for female athletes to a vote.

One of Alabama's staunchest defenders of preserving Title IX will be at the White House on Wednesday as President Donald Trump signs an executive order banning biological men from competing in women’s sports.

Gov. Kay Ivey gave her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday, outlining her priorities in the ongoing legislative session and how her administration can move the state forward.

A new international wire transfer fee and other immigration bills were introduced by Alabama lawmakers on the first day of the 2025 legislative session on Tuesday.

The Alabama Senate unanimously elected State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) to be pro-tem on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, House Speaker Nathanial Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) poured cold water on the hopes of those wanting to see Medicaid expansion as the 2025 legislative session kicks off.