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Members of the House Gaming Study Group held a press conference recently to present their controversial gambling bill to the public. The group has been meeting in secret for months without public input as they crafted a controversial gambling bill that would lead to as many as ten casinos across Alabama, The members of the secret committee that spoke to the public for the first time on Wednesday included: State Representatives Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City), Andy Whitt (R-Harvest), Sam Jones...
The Foundation for Moral Law, an Alabama-based nonprofit organization, recently announced that they have filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court urging the Court to take the case of 39 military chaplains who claimed that they suffered discrimination because of their religious objections to the COVID vaccine. The chaplains come from many branches of the armed forces and denominations and ranging in rank from First Lieutenant to Colonel. The chaplains refused to take the vaccine...
On Monday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved over $30 million in grants under the new Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy Act (SEEDS). The purpose of the grants is to speed the development of much-needed industry-ready sites across the state. The groundbreaking grant program is a key portion of the governor's "Game Plan" package of economic development bills approved by the Legislature last year. The program's...
On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) voted against the confirmation of Julie Su as the U.S. Secretary of Labor during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) closed-door committee vote. Sen. Tuberville cited Su's efforts to keep illegal aliens from being deported in her previous employment as a high ranking bureaucrat for the State of California. Su's nomination was confirmed on an 11 to 10 vote. The eleven Democrats on the Committee all voted for Su's...
On Saturday, February 24 Second Amendment rights supporters rallied in the city of Prattville for the group's 2024 Freedom Conference. The group has championed permitless carry (or constitutional carry) and other measures to loosen restrictions on gun rights in the state. State Auditor Andrew Sorrell (R) spoke at length about his four-year fight to pass permitless carry during his service in the Alabama House of Representatives. He and Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Satsuma) were able to pass that...
On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to give Alabama parents more choices on where they send their child to school. HB129 – The CHOOSE Act – passed in the Alabama House of Representatives. Alabama Republican leaders were quick to praise the House for passage of the number one legislative agenda item for Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R). House Bill 129 was sponsored by State Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). "Here in Alabama, we are working hard to ens...
On Saturday, February 17 State Representative Jim Carns (R-Vestavia Hills) and State Senator Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) reflected on the first two weeks of the 2024 Alabama Regular Legislative Session in comments made to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC). The Alabama House of Representatives had passed a controversial gambling legalization bill on Thursday so that topic dominated much of the conversation. Former State Representative Paul DeMarco (R-Homewood) moderated the event. "It...
On Wednesday U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement thanking Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) for his years of service as the leader of the Senate Republicans. This was in response to the announcement that he will step down from his leadership position at the end of the year. "Today, we congratulate and thank one of Alabama's greatest native sons. We're incredibly grateful for Leader McConnell's decades of service and leadership for our country," said Sen....
Unexpectedly, the Alabama Supreme Court decision declaring that an invitro fertilization child is a person and thus protected under Alabama has become the most vexing issue before the Legislature in the 2024 Alabama Regular Legislative Session/ Earlier this week, House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) introduced legislation that would overturn that ruling in order to allow fertility clinics to continue to operate in the state of Alabama. Most closed just days after the February 23...
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. The governor informed Judge Lewis of her selection today. "Judge Lewis's distinguished record of jurisprudence ensures that he will serve on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals with honor and integrity. Throughout his esteemed legal career, he has consistently demonstrated a devotion to justice and fairness under the law. I look forward to his contributions on the Court," said...
Scrubs could become an essential part of the wardrobe for millions more Americans as health care jobs grow across the country. The aging U.S. population is rapidly increasing demand for many jobs in the health sector, which has become the fastest-growing part of the national economy. Although many medical jobs require advanced degrees—physicians, nurses, surgeons, etc.—the role growing fastest across most states is generally accessible to anyone with a high school diploma. The job? Home hea...
On Thursday, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) announced that Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following President Joseph R. Biden’s (D) State of the Union address next Thursday, March 7: “Americans are struggling amid a border catastrophe, crushing inflation, an increasingly dangerous world, and fears about a President not up to the task,” said Speaker Johnson. “Agai...
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) spoke at two campaign events in Houston and Baldwin Counties recently to support Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in the March 5 Republican primary. Jordan was the Founding Chairman of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus. He is also the current Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Barry Moore represents Alabama on the Judiciary Committee. Moore is also a member of the House Freedom Caucus, and he was a vocal supporter of Jordan's bid to be the S...
Independent Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. visited Tuscaloosa last month. Kennedy, the son of former Attorney General Robert Kennedy Sr. and the nephew of former President John F. Kenney (D) is an environmental lawyer and former Congressman. Kennedy spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of approximately 180 college students at the University of Alabama. Kennedy previously lived in Alabama when he ran a presidential campaign for his Uncle Senator Teddy Kennedy (R-Massachusetts). As most of...
The 2024 primary elections are underway, and residents in some states have already chosen who they want to see on the ballot in November. But before heading to the polls, Americans showed support for their preferred candidate in 2023 by giving them their hard-earned cash. Presidential hopefuls raised more than $119 million from individual donors last year, according to the latest data from the Federal Election Commission. Individuals can donate up to $3,300 to a primary campaign and another...
After several weeks of declining fuel prices in the latter part of 2024, costs at the pump are beginning to rise in the new year, averaging $3.12, around a 9-cent increase compared to a month ago. States in the South and Midwest are seeing the lowest average gas prices in the U.S., with prices dropping as low as $2.68 in Mississippi. "While the national average dipped below $3 per gallon for a few days in recent weeks, those days are likely behind us," GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said in a...
Master Sergeant Ronnie Edwin Kinsfather: Age: 75 Master Sergeant (MSgt) Ronnie Edwin Kinsfather served 20 years and eight months in the United States Air Force. His Military Occupational Specialty Code (MOSC) was Telephone Plant Maintenance superintendent. His decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons included: Air Force Commendation Medal with four Devices, Air Force Achievement Medal with one Device, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device with four Devices, Small...
Corporal Andrew Carnegie Nolin: Age 86 Corporal (Cpl) Andrew Carnegie Nolin served three years on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps and three years in the Marine Corps Reserve. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Motor Vehicle Operator. He received the Good Conduct Medal. Cpl Nolin was born August 22, 1937 to his parents, A. C. and Agnes Nolin at Montgomery, AL, where he was reared. After graduating from Lanier High School in 1955, Cpl Nolin attended Auburn University for two...
Col Dennis M. Drew: Age 81 Col Dennis M. Drew served 28 years in the United States Air Force. His Military background included: (1) Dean, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, (2) Director, Air Power Research Institute, (3) Chief, Strategy and Doctrine, Air Command Staff College, (4) Staff Division Chief, HQ Strategic Air Command, (5) Missile Operations Staff Officer and (6) Personnel Staff Officer. He received the following decorations medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons: Legion...
Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Brown: Age 61 Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2) Samuel Brown served a total of 30 years in the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) including eight years on Active Duty and 22 years in the Reserve. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Storekeeper. He had skills in logistics, purchasing and contract management. He received the following medals, citations, awards and ribbons: Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for search and rescue mission after Hurricane Katrina at...
Ensign Cecil H. Prescott Jr.: Age 98 Ensign Cecil H. Prescott Jr. served three years on active duty with the U.S. Navy and two years with the U.S. Navy Reserve. His Military Occupational Specialty and ranks were Pharmacist Mate Third Class while on active duty and as Flight Surgeon with the Navy Reserve as Ensign. He received the following medals, awards, decorations and citations: Victory Medal, Atlantic-Pacific Medal and American Theater Medal. Ensign Prescott was born to his parents, Cecil...
Major Timothy Lawrence Tormey: Age 47 Major Timothy Lawrence Tormey served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Helicopter Pilot and then Tilt-rotor Pilot. He flew the CH-46E helicopter and the MV-22B Osprey and served four tours in Iraq. He received the following medals, decorations, badges, citations and campaign ribbons: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal-Strike Flight eight), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Presidential...
Petty officer Third Class Shanarik Deone McNeal: Age 42 Petty Officer Third Class (PO-3) Shanarik D. McNeal served four years in the United States Navy. His Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) was Aviation Ordinanceman. He received the National Defense Service Medal. PO-3 Shanarik was born November 14, 1981 at Los Angeles, CA, to his mother, Belinda Wilson and father George McNeal. After graduation from George Washington Preparatory School in June 1999, he volunteered and enlisted for service in...
Master Sergeant Paul Robert Williamson: Age 75 Maser Sergeant (MSgt) Paul Robert Williamson served 22 years in the United States Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Cobol Programmer and Small Computer Systems Specialist. Prior to these, his MOS included Field Radio Operator, Communications and Recruiting. MSgt Williamson is a highly decorated Marine who demonstrated great valor and received two Purple Hearts while serving in Vietnam. In addition, he received the...
Col Win E. DePoorter: Age 89 Col Win E. DePoorter served 28 years in the United States Air Force. He held the rank of Colonel for the last 10 years of his active duty service and was a Command Pilot with over 6500 hours of flying time. He flew a record of 657 combat missions in the A-1 Skyraider, of which 23 were in support of search and rescue operations in North Vietnam. His military decorations include two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, 29 Air Medals,...
