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05/07/2024

State Senator Garlan Grudger was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham on Thursday, the Fourth of July, after sustaining injuries in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake.

SliderState Garlan Grudger’s family provides updates after he was airlifted to UAB Hospital following an accident on Smith Lake By Staff Writer - July 5, 2024 0 17 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Image via Garlan Gudger Jr. page State Senator Garlan Grudger was airlifted to UAB ...

17/06/2024

In the 7 way primary to replace John Rogers, Kelvin Datcher is lining up strong support. The Business Council of Alabama said that their endorsement of Kelvin Datcher "is a decision rooted in his proven commitment to his community and his vision for a more prosperous future for all residents."

20202024Influence & PolicySlider BCA throws support behind Kelvin Datcher in Birmingham special election By Staff Writer - June 16, 2024 0 113 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Via Kelven Datcher Facebook As reported by Yellow Hammer News, in the crowded primary to replace former State Repre...

13/06/2024

Pat Lynch is known for is known for his philanthropy and leadership throughout Central Alabama. Now he and his reputation are under attack from the Mayor of Hoover and their attorneys. Read his statement and the facts here:

Influence & PolicySliderUncategorized City of Hoover lawyers twist longtime “community leader” Pat Lynch’s explanations for not testifying at CON hearing; local media initially parrots misrepresentations By Apryl Marie Fogel - June 7, 2024 0 6979 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Pat L...

09/06/2024

“Transparency isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a commitment to letting the sunlight in and ensuring our citizens can hold their government accountable,” Governor Kay Ivey said in the statement when signing new legislation improving open records.

Influence & PolicySliderState New Alabama law will require state agencies to respond to open records requests By Alandra Rocha - Alabama Reflector - May 13, 2024 0 279 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Gov. Kay Ivey Last week, Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation requiring state agencies to ackn...

09/06/2024

Federal Election records show Protect Progress PAC has spent almost $3 million trying to get Shomari Figures elected in the democrat primary. Much like Project Progress PAC, until recently, Figures had little presence in Alabama for decades. In fact, Figures only registered to vote in Alabama in the last year and just 18 months ago purchased a $1.2 million house in Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C.

20202024Slider Billionaire-Backed PAC spends millions on District 2 congressional race for Shomari Figures, while defending Trump allies nationwide By Staff Writer - April 12, 2024 0 9728 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Until recently, no one in Alabama’s new congressional district 2 had...

09/06/2024

Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tubberville have signed onto a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to strike down the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF) rule on the definitions of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Fi****ms. This rule ignores the law and congressional intent and flagrantly violates the Constitution to try to require anyone who sells a firearm to register as a federal firearm licensee.

Influence & PolicySlider Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville stand with majority of House delegation against Joe Biden’s new ATF rule to criminalize private gun sales By Staff Writer - May 17, 2024 0 7376 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tubberville have signed...

08/01/2024

House looks to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. “Mr. Biden’s testimony is a critical component of the impeachment inquiry into, among other things, whether Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as Vice President and/or President… took any official action or effected any change in government policy because of money or other things of value provided to himself or his family,” the resolution said." Story by Casey Harper.

Slider House Committee releases contempt of Congress resolution for Hunter Biden By Guest Author - January 8, 2024 0 0 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, right, with his son Hunter Biden in a 2016 file photo. Visar Kr...

19/12/2023

Barry Moore was the only member of the AL delegation to vote against the NDAA bill. “This version of the NDAA forces American taxpayers to fund abortion travel, s*x reassignment surgeries, a one-year reauthorization of FISA with no reforms, which allows weaponized government to spy on Americans, and critical race theory initiatives teaching that our nation’s enemies are not abroad, but within our own citizens and military.”

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Barry Moore lone delegation vote against NDAA continues to highlight spending bills flaws By Brandon Moseley - December 19, 2023 0 3 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Photo Credit: Barry Moore Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan conference report to the...

19/12/2023

“Far too many people living with rare kidney disease have trouble finding specialized care providers,” said Congresswoman Terri Sewell

Terri Sewell and Gus Bilirakis introduce bipartisan bill to help rare kidney disease patients By Brandon Moseley - December 19, 2023 0 0 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Terri Sewell and Gus Bilirakis introduced the New Era for Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Ac...

18/12/2023

Opinion: "Health care is not as accessible or affordable as it should be in Alabama or across our nation. In fact, it’s a key driver of debt in America. Medical debt affects 100 million Americans. And hospitals are only exacerbating this crisis through dishonest billing practices that keep health care costs too high." Kelly Reese

OpinionSlider Kelly Reese: Congress should pass legislation mandating fair hospital billing By Guest Author - December 18, 2023 0 2 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp It is my unwavering belief that Alabamians deserve a higher standard of public health. I felt this long before launching Insid...

15/12/2023

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressmen Mike Rogers (R-AL03) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) released statements applauding the House passage of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Our nation faces unprecedented...

15/12/2023

Our Nation has a violent crime problem that continues to spike. Some states have made it even worse with their efforts to defund the police and weaken their criminal justice system. In addition, soft-on-crime prosecutors and judges in some jurisdictions have created a revolving door allowing repeat....

15/12/2023

Alabama Appleseed is a member of the National Appleseed Network, which includes 18 Appleseed Centers across the U.S. and in Mexico City. Appleseed was founded in 1994 with the mission to develop and help sustain a network of state advocacy centers that address local issues and develop and promote pr...

15/12/2023

Jemma Stephenson, Alabama Reflector Family members of people incarcerated in Alabama’s prisons said at a State Capitol rally Wednesday that their loved ones are not being treated as human beings. The rally, which took place before a Joint Prison Oversight Committee meeting at the statehouse, focus...

14/12/2023

SliderState Today is Alabama Day By Brandon Moseley - December 14, 2023 0 0 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Gov. Kay Ivey On December 14, 1819, Alabama became a state. While not an official state holiday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) did issue a proclamation declaring Thursday – Alabama...

14/12/2023

Influence & PolicySlider Most redistricting challenges have been dropped By Brandon Moseley - December 14, 2023 0 3 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Sen. Rodger Smitherman compares U.S. Representative district maps during the special session on redistricting at the Alabama Statehouse in Mon...

14/12/2023

Influence & PolicySlider Gov. Kay Ivey visits Atmore on her statewide broadband tour By Brandon Moseley - December 14, 2023 0 178 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Kay Ivey in Atmore, Alabama. Photo Credit: X On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) visited Atmore Community Hospital in Es...

14/12/2023

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently expressed concerns about farmers being unable to access disaster relief dollars. Specifically, Sen. Tuberville is concerned that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is discriminating against larger farms in the disaster relief that fa...

14/12/2023

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement following her vote to support final passage of the bipartisan NDAA. “Today, I voted to support the Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA, which contains major wins for Alab...

14/12/2023

Influence & PolicySlider Gary Palmer and Robert Aderholt vote in favor of impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden By Brandon Moseley - December 14, 2023 0 0 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Gary Palmer and Robert Aderholt On Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to formally be...

14/12/2023

Influence & PolicySlider Barry Moore says he will vote to open an inquiry into impeaching Joe Biden By Brandon Moseley - December 14, 2023 0 11 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Barry Moore On Tuesday, Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL02) announced that he intends to vote in favor of a controver...

14/12/2023

Influence & PolicySlider Barry Moore says he will vote to open an inquiry into impeaching Joe Biden By Brandon Moseley - December 14, 2023 0 0 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Barry Moore On Tuesday, Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL02) announced that he intends to vote in favor of a controvers...

14/12/2023

On Wednesday, Congressional candidate Gerrick Wilkins announced his

14/12/2023

Jennifer Shutt, Alabama Reflector WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear oral arguments and decide whether broad access to the abortion pill can remain legal across the United States. The justices’ decision to hear the case this term will put abortion access and the...

14/12/2023

Influence & PolicySlider Lawsuit alleges Alabama prisons using forced labor By Guest Author - December 14, 2023 0 0 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp An inmate in the custody of the Department of Corrections. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector) Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector Alabama’s prison...

13/12/2023

Influence & PolicySlider Tommy Tuberville introduces amendment to secure the border and stop the flow of fentanyl By Brandon Moseley - December 13, 2023 0 0 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Tommy Tuberville on the Senate floor U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the Border....

13/12/2023

On Tuesday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) met, ranked applicants, and voted to award medical cannabis business licenses to five integrated facility applicants. The state authorizes a holder of an integrated facility license to cultivate, process, transport, and dispense medical cann...

13/12/2023

In my 2015 book, Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories, I have a Chapter entitled “Alabama’s Three Greatest Senators.” I chronicle the lives and accomplishments of Richard Shelby, Lister Hill, and John Sparkman. Last week, we gave you the history of Lister H...

13/12/2023

Two startup companies emerged from a field of 10 finalists to earn a combined $75,000 in non-dilutive funding in theAlabama Launchpad,Cycle 3 2023, competition. Auburn-basedAutonoma, founded by Will Bryan, claimed $50,000, winning the early-seed stage competition. Autonoma creates autonomous vehicle...

13/12/2023

Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector The Alabama Attorney General’s office argued in a motion filed last week in a Louisiana congressional redistricting case that private individuals cannot bring actions under a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. In a motion signed on by 12 Republican-led states,...