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Tag: The Jeff Poor Show

Ledbetter Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter calls 2011 immigration enforcement HB 56 'a good bill,' criticizes federal courts for overturning it

According to House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act undermined by the federal courts could get another look, if necessary.

Constitutional Carry Permitless Carry firearm gun Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott says 'no chance' of permitless carry repeal in 2025

Recently, the mayors of Alabama's biggest cities have made overtures about repealing the state's permitless "constitutional" carry law, which was passed by the legislature in 2022.

Katie Britt Alabama News
'The joke is on them': Katie Britt sounds off on media reaction to Trump 'fantastically attractive' comment about her

Earlier this week, former President Donald Trump discussed how he was confronted with the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which posed issued to IVF clinics throughout the state and was used by Democrats to attack Republicans.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
'It subsidizes these small local papers, and it costs taxpayers millions of dollars a year': Elliott says 'past time' to reexamine newspaper legal notice statutory obligation

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is the latest to comment publicly on ending the statutory obligation.

Gary Palmer Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Palmer on Biden admin hurricane response: If it hit a Democrat stronghold, they 'would have been all over it'

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), the chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee and member of the House Oversight Committee, criticized the Department of Homeland Security under the Biden administration for its response to Hurricane Helene.

Illegal immigration border crossing Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: If Kamala Harris elected president, legislative special session on immigration immediately needed

With no clear front-runner in next month's presidential election, State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is contemplating the possibility of a President-elect Kamala Harris in November.

jerry carl Alabama News
Jerry Carl on possible 2025 Mobile mayoral run: 'We're just going to wait and see where God wants us'

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's decision not to run for mayor in 2025 last week opened the door to a wide-open field of candidates seeking the position.

Mobile County DA Keith Blackwood Alabama News
More prisons and prosecutors, truth in sentencing on Mobile County DA Keith Blackwood's wish list

As localities around the state grapple with increasing crime, lawmakers are looking at ways the legislature can assist those localities. Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood has some suggestions.

Alabama state house Alabama News
Elliott: Time to consider reviving HB 56 Beason-Hammon Act of 2011 on immigration enforcement — 'We've got a different Supreme Court thanks to President Trump'

In 2011, the new Republican-controlled legislature struck a major blow against illegal immigration in Alabama by passing the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act (HB 56).

gary palmer Alabama News
'Murder is already illegal, but they're still killing people': Palmer rejects efforts to make Birmingham shooting about guns

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) reacted to Saturday's shooting that killed four and reportedly wounded at least 17 others.

Shane Stringer Alabama News
'If it means building more prisons, then let's build them': State Rep. Stringer says targeting law-abiding citizens the wrong response to Birmingham Five Points South shooting

State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle), who led the 2022 legislation removing the state's requirement for a concealed carry permit, rejected the charges from Daniels and others who blamed Alabama's gun laws.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: Kamala Harris is 'our first AI presidential candidate'

It's probably not a surprise to most that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) does not think highly of Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
'They're trying to kill the next person that's probably going to be our president': Ainsworth warns when Trump looks like he might win they try to 'take him out'

Monday, during an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth reacted to an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee.

steve marshall Alabama News
'A legitimate concern': AG Marshall weighs in on Haitian migrant relocation in Alabama

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Thursday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall talked about the ongoing Haitian migrant resettlement saga that is reportedly overwhelming a handful of communities in Alabama.

Sylacauga sign Alabama News
'Massive fraud,' 'greed': State Rep. Robbins blasts NGOs for role in Alabama's Haitian migrant relocation

While there are many unanswered questions about how and why an unknown number of Haitian migrants are being settled in Sylacauga in southern Talladega County, State Rep. Ben Robbins (R-Sylacauga) blames non-governmental organizations acting as intermediaries in the process.

Scott Stadthagen Alabama News
House Majority Ldr Stadthagen: Reaction from Sylacauga City Council to Haitian migrant concerns 'disturbed me'

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.

Jerry Carl Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Carl predicts GOP wins for White House, U.S. Senate; Says U.S. House has him 'a little worried'

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.

tommy tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville doesn't shoot down potential 2026 gubernatorial bid — 'I don't think that far down the road'

Rumors and speculation across the state have U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) running for governor in 2026 to replace Gov. Kay Ivey, who will be ineligible again to run due to being term-limited.

Gary palmer Alabama News
Palmer: 'Lax' Trump security during attempted assassination 'raises some serious questions'

In an interview on Thursday's broadcast of FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said the "lax" security on July 13 in Pennsylvania "raises some serious questions" about whether it was "intentional" or "incompetence" from poor training.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
Elliott: Returning to bid-build delivery method on proposed Escambia prison will give 'apples and apples' comparison to costly Elmore facility

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Elliott said it was time to examine that process and proposed using the traditional bid-build delivery approach for the sister Escambia County prison facility.

Danny Garrett. Alabama News
Garrett states ground rules on changes to education funding model — 'Local money stays with the locals,' 'We don't want any system to lose'

Monday, during an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," House education budget chairman State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) elaborated on the "ground rules" for any changes to the formula to proceed.

tim walz Alabama News
'One of the most liberal picks she could have possibly made' — State Auditor Sorrell decries Kamala Harris VP pick Tim Walz for pushing socialism

As voters get to know Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell said it’s already clear just how radically left-wing he is.

gary palmer Alabama News
Gary Palmer says he is concerned about a 'deliberate or at least a negligent attitude' toward Trump's protection

As more and more comes to light about an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump while campaigning in Butler, Pa. on Saturday, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) says there are questions that Congress is going to ask when the time comes.

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon Alabama News
'Hell no': Orange Beach Mayor Kennon scorches pro-gambling lawmakers, warns constitutional amendment would open door to casinos in Baldwin County

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.

AL Senate Reed Greg Facebook Alabama News
Senate Pro-Tem Reed on gambling impasse: Senate 'more conservative,' House focused on 'other elements' that raise revenue

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.

Will Barfoot Alabama News
'We've lost respect for law enforcement officers': State Sen. Barfoot says a 'General Patton' needed for some embattled municipal police departments

Senate Judiciary Committee chairman State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) said he agrees with State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road), who has proposed one such fix that would have the State of Alabama take over failing law enforcement agencies.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott calls for return to design-bid-build for Escambia County mega-prison — 'If it takes longer, so be it'

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said the legislature should reconsider the construction management delivery method used for the Elmore County facility given the rampant cost escalation it allowed for over the past three years.

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