Texas Governor Abbott states he will quickly sign redistricting maps once lawmakers approve them.
Austin, Texas – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Saturday that he will quickly endorse a new Congressional voting map, designed to help Republicans secure their slim majority in Congress. This map, described by Abbott as “one big, beautiful map,” has already passed through the Senate and is set to be signed into law. The […]
Are Republicans Taking Sufficient Action to Approve Trump’s Appointments? Conservative Critics Argue Otherwise
There’s a bit of a divide among Senate Republicans and conservative activists regarding whether the GOP leadership is effectively leveraging all options to confirm President Trump’s nominees. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has a couple of strategies he might consider to accelerate the confirmation process for Trump’s candidates, as some sources have indicated. Thune has […]
‘Woke, Weaponized, Wasteful’ – Alabama’s Republican Congress members approve Trump’s $9 billion budget reduction plan
All Republican members from Alabama’s delegation in the US House backed the final approval of President Donald Trump’s rescue package. This package formalized certain cuts from the Government Efficiency Office (DOGE) and was passed by the House with a narrow vote of 216-213 on Friday. The day before, Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville […]
Alabama’s Senators approve cuts of $9 billion in unnecessary spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting.
Senators Move Forward with Spending Cuts U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, along with their Republican colleagues, have passed recommended spending cuts suggested by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “This is a common-sense approach,” Britt expressed to Fox News ahead of the final vote. “These funds don’t align with their intended mission. We […]
Lawmakers approve budget supported by Trump that cuts assistance and favors the affluent, according to critics
House Passes Budget Amid Controversy The U.S. House of Representatives approved a budget supported by Trump on Thursday, but Democrats are raising alarms about its potential impact on Alabama’s most vulnerable food assistance programs. They argue that it will harm healthcare services, all to fund yet another tax break for the wealthy. While Republicans celebrated […]
ALGOP Chair calls on state legislators to approve ‘success sequence’ bill
Alabama Lawmaker Advocates for “Success Sequence” Curriculum John Wahl, the Republican Speaker of Alabama’s House, is urging state legislators to support a bill that mandates teaching the “success sequence” in schools across the state. This proposed curriculum aims to provide a framework for young individuals based on extensive research. It outlines a path where students […]
State Rep. Jamie Kiel expresses disappointment that the legislature could not approve a religious freedom bill for public school families this session.
Concerns Over Alabama Religious Freedom Bill State Senator Jamie Keele (R-Russellville) expressed disappointment regarding Congress’s recent inability to pass a religious freedom bill applicable to Alabama public schools. The legislation, initially introduced by State Representative Susan Dubose (R-Hoover), did not progress through the state government committee, leading to Keele’s frustrations, as he had voted in […]
Senate fails to gather sufficient votes to approve GOP megabill after late-night discussion
Senate Republicans Face Challenges Over Legislative Votes WASHINGTON – On Tuesday morning, Senate Republicans found themselves in a bit of a stalemate. Party leadership was struggling to secure the necessary votes for the so-called “big and beautiful bill” after more than a day of relentless debate. Key votes seem to hinge on Maine Senator Susan […]
Senator Katie Britt: The importance of supporting mothers and strengthening families is why the party of parents needs to approve the MOMS Act immediately
Opportunity for Change in Alabama’s Maternal Health With Republicans currently holding the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives, there’s a unique chance for progress. For years, attempts to address pressing issues faced by Americans seemed stalled, especially during my early Senate term. But now, with GOP leadership, particularly under President Trump, we can actually […]
AG Marshall urges Congress to approve the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Alabama Attorney General Advocates for National Concealed Carry Reciprocity The Attorney General of Alabama, Steve Marshall, is calling on members of Congress to uphold the Second Amendment rights of Americans, particularly regarding the ability to carry firearms across state lines. Marshall recently delivered a multi-state letter to the House of Representatives, urging them to pass […]