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Barry Moore Alabama News
'Anybody who knows much about the military should be aware of that': Barry Moore refutes claims questioning veteran status

On Thursday's episode of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) provided additional information to the public on his background as a veteran of the U.S. military.

Jared hudson Alabama News
'61% of the people in the state of Alabama voted against him': Hudson argues Moore unpopular

During a Thursday episode of FM Talk 106.5's "Midday Mobile," former Navy SEAL and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Jared Hudson, is chiding U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) after Moore failed to reach the necessary 50% voter threshold to avoid a GOP runoff despite spending $10 million dollars campaigning in the primary season.

John Wahl Alabama News
'No reason to compromise': Wahl calls for immediate action in 2027 legislative session on '7-0' map

On Thursday's broadcast of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," former Alabama Republican Party chairman and candidate for Lt. governor, John Wahl, reaffirmed his support for transitioning Alabama's congressional map to a 7-0 conservative-dominated layout.

Chris Elliott Alabama News
'It's very frustrating': Elliott rails against gambling-funded American Conservative Fund PAC for 'hijacking' races across state

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) voiced his frustration with the American Conservative Fund PAC for sending mailers across the state supporting some legislative candidates and attacking others without the candidates' approval.

APLS Chairman John Wahl. Alabama News
'Struggle for who we are as a nation': Wahl urges Republicans to up intensity, resolve in defense of American values

During a Thursday episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," former Alabama Republican Party chairman and GOP candidate for lieutenant governor John Wahl spoke about the need for conservative officials to act with increased intensity and resolve in the face of growing Democratic attacks on American values.

Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
'We have a huge problem': SoS candidate Caroleene Dobson in favor of closed primary system

During a Tuesday discussion on Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," candidate for Secretary of State Caroleene Dobson expressed support for closing primaries in Alabama.

Alabama Political News Keith Kelley Alabama News
'Shouldn't be a question': State Sen. Kelley backs bill requiring display of Ten Commandments in Alabama's public schools

State Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) joined Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5 this week to discuss legislation that recently passed the Alabama Senate requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in Alabama's public schools.

lance bell Alabama News
Legislation strengthening punishment for leading police chases passes Senate; State Sen. Bell says police seeing repeat offenders

On a Wednesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) discussed legislation broadening the scope of penalties for those who lead police chases in Alabama.

gary palmer Alabama News
Palmer says GOP can retain majority in midterms, urges candidates to directly connect with voters

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) weighed in on the possibility of Republicans holding onto the majority following midterms during a discussion this week on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show."

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
'I'm not going to be quiet about this': Ainsworth says Ivey's focus on financing West Alabama Corridor without federal funding puts state 'in a bad spot' for years to come

On Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth continued his verbal assault on the Ivey administration's decision to borrow $730 million against future tax receipts to finance the West Alabama Highway project, also known as the West Alabama Corridor.

Ledbetter Alabama News
Ledbetter says CHOOSE Act will be fully funded — Will make Alabama 'strongest school choice state in the country'

During an interview with Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said he anticipated the 2024 CHOOSE Act would ultimately make Alabama one of the "strongest" school choice states in the country.

tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville says role of governor to urge people to weigh good, bad on gambling — 'Then let people vote on it, give them an opportunity'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), the frontrunner for the Republican nod for governor, says he is in favor of a referendum that would allow voters to determine what, if any, gambling should be legal in Alabama.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: Ivey's West Alabama Corridor financing threatens Mobile I-10 Bayway, Birmingham Northern Beltline, Huntsville I-565 improvements

Friday, during his weekly appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Elliott warned that Gov. Kay Ivey's decision to forgo any federal matching on the West Alabama Corridor will mean more outcomes similar to that of the Tuscaloosa AL-69 project.

Barry Moore Alabama News
'It's very simple — if law enforcement stops, you comply': Barry Moore blames blue state left for Minnesota ICE incident

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), a candidate for U.S. Senate in Alabama, said an incident involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shooting an apparent protester in Minneapolis was a "resistance towards law enforcement" led by blue state politicians.

Will Ainsworth on APTV, 2/7/2025 Alabama News
Ainsworth: The West Alabama Corridor 'the biggest abuse of taxpayer funding in Alabama's history'

On Monday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth sounded off about the Ivey administration's decision to borrow $730 million against future tax receipts to finance the West Alabama Highway project, also known as the West Alabama Corridor.

West Alabama Corridor Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: West Alabama Corridor debt will obligate future governor for next two-and-a-half terms

Last week, a report from Alabama Daily News via the Bond Buyer revealed that the Alabama Highway Authority is selling $730 million in bonds to fund 80 miles of the West Alabama Corridor project.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall says Trump border enforcement showing overdose reduction, forcing higher fentanyl prices

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, said the Trump administration's border policy appeared to be having a meaningful impact on the impact of illegal drugs on the streets.

Alabama political news Jerry Carl 2025 08 18 174012 ndvo Alabama News
'Just pure lying': Jerry Carl blasts report claiming he tried to 'barter' his vote on a 2024 appropriations bill

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.

CHRIS ELLIOTT Alabama News
'These guys are going down with the ship': Elliott says judge-ordered mediation in CHOOSE Act-AHSAA lawsuit opportunity for legislature to 'mediate' the issue

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.

John Wahl, AEA Alabama News
John Wahl downplays relationship with AEA: ‘This is not a love affair'

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl took to the airwaves on Tuesday to clarify his and the party’s relationship with the Alabama Education Association and to dispel some of the misinformation spread by AEA consultant Brad Presnall, who made it sound like the relationship was stronger than it is.

Danny Garrett. Alabama News
State Rep. Garrett not alarmed by public school enrollment decline — Says goal not to protect AEA or status quo but 'provide best education opportunities'

Last week, State Education Superintendent Eric Mackey announced that Alabama had lost more than 5,800 students in its public schools.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall 'very encouraged' by U.S. Supreme Court's Louisiana redistricting hearing

The Louisiana v. Callais returned to the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this week, which could have a profound impact on the court-ordered redistricting on multiple fronts underway in Alabama.

West Alabama Corridor Alabama News
Elliott: State-only-financed West Alabama Corridor as 'economic development' not what Rebuild Alabama was envisioned for

During a meeting of the Alabama Legislature's Contract Review Committee last week, House Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) made waves with his criticism of the Ivey administration's West Alabama Corridor project, which, if completed, would make a long-envisioned four-lane route between Mobile and Tuscaloosa a reality.

AHSAA executive director Heath Harmon Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: AHSAA 'has turned into a military junta that is regulating high school sports'

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.

Barry Moore and Katie Britt Alabama News
Barry Moore: Trump has put Dem mayors, governors in 'tough spot' of having to accept his help on crime or make their people 'suffer'

Democrats are in a "tough spot" right now in having to choose between accepting President Donald Trump's efforts to clean up blue cities or letting their constituents suffer, according to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise).

AHSAA executive director Heath Harmon Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: CHOOSE Act eligibility saga driven by AHSAA's 'anti-conservative, anti-school choice' agenda

This week's decision by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to require student-athletes who transfer to sit out for one year before competing in high school athletics for participating in Alabama's school choice CHOOSE Act has been a head-scratcher, given that it has created friction between the agency and Alabama's executive and legislative branches.

Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
'Whether you like it or not, it's the law': House Speaker Ledbetter explains lawsuit against AHSAA leadership in wake of CHOOSE Act controversy

Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter called out the Alabama High School State Athletic Association for punishing families and students who have utilized the CHOOSE Act to access improved educational opportunities.

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