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Last month, Inside Alabama Politics (IAP), part of Alabama Daily News, reported that then-lame-duck U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) attempted to "barter" his vote on a March 2024 "minibus" appropriations bill with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for help on a potential political appointment.

Last week, Montgomery County Circuit Judge J.R. Gaines ordered the State of Alabama and the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to enter into mediation to resolve a lawsuit brought by Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) over their rule requiring transfer students using CHOOSE Act funds to sit out from athletics for a year.

During his weekly appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106'5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) discussed the unfolding controversy about the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and its efforts to deny high school sports participation for students participating in Alabama's school choice programs.

Earlier this week, during an interview on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl said last month's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to postpone a decision on Louisiana's redistricting case was a "good sign" for Alabama.

Last year, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law House Bill 66, which requires country-of-origin labeling for restaurants and grocery stores in Alabama. The legislation, sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollingers Island) and State Sen. David Sessions (R-Grand Bay), went into effect on Oct. 1, 2024.

There is no ambiguity from Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch regarding the potential for out-of-hand protests coming to Mobile, similar to what is underway in Los Angeles.

Tuesday, during an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl addressed some of the speculation about U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) potential gubernatorial run in 2026.

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Range) says to expect changes in the delivery method for the Escambia County men's mega-prison after the price for its sister facility, named for Gov. Kay Ivey and nearing completion in Elmore County, doubled from $623 million to $1.25 billion.

The Alabama State Senate faced its first major slowdown of the 2025 session after State Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham) and State Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) took to the floor to prevent the body from considering Senate Bill 5 (SB 5).

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) argued that the Alabama Department of Education could be a starting point.

State House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) defended his 2023 overtime tax exemption law during an appearance on Tuesday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show."

Last week, State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) warned the cost of a state income tax exemption for overtime wages passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2023 missed projections by at least $162 million.

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) criticized those in Sylacauga city government and suggested to listeners those officials needed to be reminded who they answer to.

Despite not being on the ballot in November, outgoing U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) is predicting good things for Republicans on Election Day.

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon is among the skeptics who said the measures taken by pro-gambling lawmakers to keep casino gambling out of Baldwin County were not sufficient.

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Tuesday, State Senate President Pro-Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) applauded the House for its push, noting more was "accomplished this session" than in prior attempts.

With 34 days remaining until the beginning of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, former President Donald Trump is beginning to narrow down his choices for a running mate for the November election.

During an appearance on Wednesday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Ingram laid out his vision for how the law, if enacted, could work.

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Elliott described the possibility of the Senate taking up the House legislation as is as "that ship has sailed."

Lawmakers are expected to take up a comprehensive gambling bill early in the 2024 legislative session set to be underway next week.

By any standard, the rollout of Alabama's medical cannabis effort over the last two years has not gone well. What started with confusion about the process has transitioned into a series of lawsuits with no end in sight.

For nearly 100 years, U.S. Highway 45 has run from Mobile to the Alabama-Mississippi state line, running parallel to the old Mobile & Ohio Railroad, from downtown Mobile, through Prichard and Citronelle to the state line.

Based on early polling, State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) is one of the three frontrunners in the race for the second congressional district's Republican nomination.

As Republican lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are scrambling to force the Biden administration to stem the flow of illegal migration across the southern border into the United States, second congressional district GOP candidate Caroleene Dobson is running on a message of reversing that tide.

What seems like a layup for a supermajority Republican-led Alabama Legislature has eluded the body for the last few years.

Although many conservatives are applauding Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for the way he is dispersing illegal immigrants around the country to sanctuary states and cities, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) says it will not be without consequences.

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called on those 31 Republican lawmakers to get behind the former commander-in-chief.