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May 22, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) in introducing the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act. This bill prohibits students from receiving credit for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) while working at organizations that engage in illegal activities. The legislation works to codify an Executive Order from President Trump that would end taxpayer-funded student loan forgiveness for students that participate in illegal, a...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) recently spoke before a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee during the markup of President Donald J. Trump's (R) proposed federal budget. Sewell complained that the legislation provides more than $4 trillion in tax cuts over the next decade while slashing $715 billion from Medicaid and $290 billion from SNAP benefits. "We are here because-according to President Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans in Congress-the wealthiest...
May 21, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Defense Department has confirmed that it has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar to serve as Air Force One. President Donald J. Trump (R) toured the aircraft back on February 15 at Palm Beach International Airport. Trump called the plane a "flying palace." Democrats have blasted Qatar for offering the gift to the United States and President Trump for accepting the gift. Democrats claim that the gift is unconstitutional. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Sch...
May 21, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today applauded the Senate Commerce Committee for unanimously advancing the bipartisan Water Research Optimization Act of 2025. Last month, Senators Britt and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) reintroduced this legislation to enhance hydrological forecasting within the National Weather Service. "I continue to be grateful to Commerce Committee Chair Cruz for his work to advance critical legislation out of committee. I'm also thankful for S...
May 21, 20125 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. The governor informed Judge Bowden of her selection today. "Judge Bowden's impressive record as a legal scholar is matched by his exemplary performance as an attorney, prosecutor and judge. He has steadfastly demonstrated a dedication to justice and fairness under the law. I have the utmost confidence that he will serve with the highest i...
May 17, 2025 – VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV will lead his inaugural mass Sunday. Vice President J.D. Vance – himself a Catholic convert – will lead a substantial United States delegation that includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) and other members of Congress. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the King and Queen of Spain – Felipe and Letizia will also be there as well as Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, German Chancello...
May 15, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed both of the two remaining bills in the Safe Alabama public safety package, House Bill 202 and House Bill 199. HB202 was sponsored by State Representative Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) and carried in the Senate by Senator Lance Bell (R-Pell City). It provides law enforcement with enhanced legal protections from criminal prosecution and civil liability as long as they don't act recklessly and the actions are taken in the...
May 20, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) hosted Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, along with Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), in Huntsville to tour the Army's capabilities on Redstone Arsenal. "It's always an honor to showcase Alabama's cutting-edge capabilities at Redstone Arsenal. I'm grateful to Secretary Driscoll for prioritizing a visit to Huntsville early in his tenure as Army Secretary. Redstone plays an invaluable role in American national security by supporti...
"If you want to reengage in the workforce and help with President Trump's vision of building back America, then I want to make sure that we remove those impediments" May 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) recently attended a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing with Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer to discuss the President's Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Request for the Department of Labor. In response to Senator Britt's initial line of questioning in wh...
May 29, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate has told reporters that he is running for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in the Republican primary. Pate has led the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries since 2019. He is a former Mayor of Lowndesboro, a farmer, and a successful businessman with a landscape company that serves the Montgomery area. "I feel like I still have something left to give," Pate told 1819 News. Pate has shown som...
May, 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that validated the multiple Air Force recommendations that United States Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters should be located in Huntsville, AL. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL03) released a statement the released of the GAO report. "The GAO report yet again affirms that Huntsville is the best option for Space Command's headquarters," said Congressman Rogers. "When making...
May 29, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) has officially announced his candidacy for the United States Senate. This follows the announcement on Tuesday that popular Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) will be leaving the Senate at the end of this term to run for Governor of Alabama, Marshall has served as Attorney General since 2017. Marshall was appointed the Marshall County District Attorney in 2001. His experience as a district attorney provided him wit...
May 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently attended a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing with Energy Secretary Chris Wright to discuss the President's Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Request for the Department of Energy. Senator Britt's initial line of questioning focused on China's nuclear capabilities: "China has at least 28 nuclear reactors that are in construction, which is about half of the construction of all nuclear reactors across the entire globe ....
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today issued the following statement expressing her unwavering support for Israel as the nation celebrates its 77th Independence Day: "Today marks 77 years since Israel declared independence, and I am humbled to take this opportunity to wish Israel and her people a very happy birthday. The United States and Israel are connected by common values and shared interests, and the relationship our two nations have has never been more important. I cou...
May 1, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Senate passed legislation that would allow the Alabama Farmers' Federation to sell health insurance to their members. House Bill 477 (HB477) is sponsored by State Representative David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook). HB477 was carried in the Senate by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). "Florida (the Legislature) just passed this," said Sen. Orr. "Tennessee has had this for twenty years." Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) – a Mobile County farmer - spoke in favor...
April 25, 2025 – The Alabama House of Representatives voted to pass reform legislation of the troubled Birmingham Waterworks Board. The new Board will be a more representative regional utility than what the current Board is. Senate Bill 330 (SB330) is sponsored by Senator Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook). It is carried in the House of Representatives by Representative Jim Carns (R-Vestavia Hills). "This is an attempt to correct some of the problems," said Rep. Carns. "This bill sets up a r...
May 1, 2025 – The Alabama Senate is poised to consider legislation that will either tax and regulate or outright ban hemp derived psychoactive cannabinoids. A coalition of conservative groups are urging the Senate to ban these products outright or severely limit where they can be sold. The coalition supporting a ban of hemp derived psychoactive cannabinoids include: Eagle Forum of Alabama, the Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP), the Alabama Policy Institute (API), and the Southeast Law I...
April 30, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – On Tuesday an Alabama Senate Committee sent a message that the GOP controlled Senate was no longer on board the Trump agenda when they voted to kill a bill changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico. On Wednesday they thought better of that decision. The Senate Committee on County and Local Government voted to give favorable report to the controversial Gulf of America legislation. House Bill 247 (HB247) was sponsored by State Rep...
April 22, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Alabamians with a diagnosed medical need who were hoping to be able to legally purchase Alabama grown medical marijuana for their ailments received yet another setback on Tuesday when a Montgomery judge vacated the licenses that were awarded back in 2023. The program, which has been mired in legal battles, appears farther away from becoming a reality than at any time since this all began. It had appeared that the program would finally get back on track after t...
It’s been my experience that funeral home directors generally have a great sense of humor. I asked a gentleman about this once and he explained that a sense of humor is the only thing that saved him from awful depression. I can imagine these men and women deal with the greatest of tragedies. But on the other hand, I’ve heard some interesting stories from them. One funeral home employee told me about trying to salvage a graveside service after several pallbearers were drunk, and one fell into the...
Representative Mark Gidley (R-Hokes Bluff) recently joined the Heart of Dixie Podcast. The Alabama Gazette's Brandon Moseley hosts the Heart of Dixie Podcast with attorney Harry Still III. Gidley is carrying bills to put the Ten Commandments up on the wall in Alabama schools, to help military spouses to have their professional credentials recognized by the state of Alabama, protecting against elder abuse, and to allow schools to have chaplains. "I'm privileged to serve the Eastern part of...
April 27, 2025 - Fourteen players with ties to the state of Alabama were drafted in the seven rounds of the NFL draft from Thursday through Saturday. Alabama Quarterback Jalen Milroe was the fifth quarterback selected. Even more players signed contracts as undrafted free agents including Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne. University of Alabama Guard Tyler Booker was the 12th player taken. He goes to the Dallas Cowboys in the first round as they look to replace the legendary Zack Martin on their...
April 29, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Dozens of protestors were holding a rally in front of the Alabama Statehouse demanding that the state legalize marijuana and move forward with the stalled medical cannabis program. The Alabama Senate appears unlikely to consider medical cannabis legislation this year. The Alabama Gazette spoke with Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) about his legislation which would have increased the number of integrated licenses from five to ten. The integrator license allow the...
April 19, 2025 – RAINBOW CITY, AL – State Auditor Andrew Jones (R) addressed the Etowah County Republican Party at their monthly breakfast meeting at the Western Sizzlin. Jones discussed his career, his accomplishments as a legislator and auditor, as well as his 2026 campaign to be Alabama's Secretary of State. "I decided to run for Secretary of State after my good friend, (Secretary of State), Wes Allen, told me he would not be running for re-election." Sorrell said that he served with Allen in...
April 29, 2025 – The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee voted to advance controversial legislation that would have banned drag shows in Alabama public schools and libraries. House Bill 67 (HB67) is sponsored by state Senator Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). As passed by the House, HB67 prohibits public K-12 schools and public libraries from presenting or sponsoring drag performances and state entities from allowing minors to share facilities with members of the opposite sex d...
