Single vote against ALFA health plans bill in Alabama House found to be a mistake
Alabama Farmers Federation Advances Health Plan Bill The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) is progressing with proposals to implement the Farm Bureau’s health plan through the Alabama Legislature, following a successful vote at its home earlier this month. Interestingly, there was only one dissenting vote during that process. In a recent interview, the bill’s sponsor, state […]
Stephanie Smith: Alabama House leaders should support parents in safeguarding children instead of big tech
This month, the Alabama Senate made significant progress in enhancing digital protections for children. The App Store Accountability Act, or Senate Bill 187, introduced by Senator Clyde Chambliss and supported by Representative Chris Sells, mandates that app stores obtain parental consent before allowing children to download apps. The Senate approved the bill with a notable […]
Birmingham Water Works reform bill passes House committee and is now waiting for final approval
The legislation aimed at restructuring the Birmingham Waterworks Board successfully passed through the Key House Committee on Tuesday and now awaits a decisive vote in the Alabama House of Representatives. Sponsored by Senator Dan Roberts (R Mountain Brook), the bill, known as SB330, fundamentally alters the governance of the waterworks board. It diminishes Birmingham’s sole […]
Alabama House passes two bills to refuse bail for violent offenses and tighten regulations on gun offenders
On Tuesday night, the Alabama House of Representatives passed two public safety bills that Republican lawmakers claim are central to their efforts to address violent crime. These bills, sponsored by state Sen. Will Burfoot (R-Pike Road)—SB118 and SB119—are part of a broader initiative to reform Alabama’s bail laws and impose stricter limitations on firearm possession […]
House Republicans face challenges in pushing megabill due to Freedom Caucus opposition
WASHINGTON – Republican efforts in the U.S. to pass what they’ve called a “big, beautiful bill” faced significant challenges on Wednesday. Originally, the House planned to vote on rules that would enable discussions on tax credits and spending cuts. However, that vote was postponed indefinitely after the GOP leader needed a second vote to gather […]
Dale Strong supports a $69 billion historic border security proposal in the House budget bill.
Budget Package Approved for Border Security This week, the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security moved forward with part of a $69 billion budget proposal aimed at bolstering the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts in border security. The approved section allocates funds for effective border wall systems and technologies designed to detect harmful illegal drugs. […]
Library of Congress standoff; Sewell and others call for investigation into possible inappropriate communications with the White House
Investigation Urged After Congressional Librarian’s Firing Following the abrupt dismissal of a Congressional librarian last week, several lawmakers, including U.S. Representative Terry Sewell, are calling for an inquiry into possible inappropriate interactions between the Library of Congress and the White House. A brief incident occurred at the library on Monday when staff refused entry to […]
Heath Allbright wins against Don Fallin in the special election for Alabama House District 11.
Republican Primary in Alabama Results Voters in Alabama’s House of Representatives held a special primary election on Tuesday, effectively choosing representatives for the upcoming term. Heath Albright, a businessman, farmer, and former school board member from Kalman County, emerged as the victor, defeating former Army Colonel Don Farin amid a backdrop of intense campaigning and […]
House Hardliners Quickly Dismiss Senate’s Version Of Megabill
Conservative Republicans in the House are expressing skepticism about the fate of President Trump’s ambitious bill after it passed in the Senate on Tuesday morning. Right away, some House conservatives voiced their disapproval of tax and immigration proposals that were adjusted by the Senate before reaching the House. They pointed to the accelerated end of […]
No taxes on overtime: House Republicans support Trump’s tax proposal
Overtime Tax Cuts Featured in GOP Budget Proposal In a recent budget and tax bill released by US Republicans, one of President Donald Trump’s key priorities has been included: there’s no tax on overtime payments. The bill outlines various tax cuts, with certain deductions set to expire by the end of 2028. Trump expressed his […]
